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Karpinski Engineering has opened a new office in Cincinnati, formalizing a presence in a region where the firm has been actively serving clients for several years. The office builds on Karpinski’s strong Columbus footprint and reflects steady growth in Southwest Ohio driven by ongoing client relationships and expanding project work.

For more than 40 years, Karpinski Engineering has partnered with clients to design environments that support people and communities. Known for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, the firm also provides technology design, specialty fire protection engineering, civil engineering, and energy, sustainability, and commissioning services. Today, Karpinski employs more than 130 professionals across six regional offices.

The decision to establish a physical office in Cincinnati is rooted in active work on several key regional projects, including the FC Cincinnati West End Mixed-Use Development adjacent to TQL Stadium. Planned as a world-class district and community hub, the approximately eight-acre development is expected to include a hotel, residential units, office space, retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, and a public plaza. Karpinski Engineering is providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for the hotel and entertainment portions of the project, including a 13-story hotel tower and associated public and support spaces.

Karpinski is also providing commissioning services for Xavier University’s new College of Osteopathic Medicine facility, scheduled to welcome its inaugural class in 2027. The building will serve as a centralized hub for classrooms, laboratories, faculty and administrative offices, and student support spaces. Karpinski’s commissioning role includes coordinating and executing system testing, verifying performance against the contract documents, and supporting long-term building operation through building automation system monitoring, functional performance testing, and ongoing performance reviews.

The expansion into Cincinnati is a strategic move driven by ongoing work in the area and long-standing client relationships. Principal Joe Hofstetter notes that growth in Southwest Ohio aligns with the firm’s relationship-focused approach. “We are proud to have a presence in Southwest Ohio. This is part of a more than decade-long trend of growth for Karpinski Engineering, and growth in this region feels like a natural fit for us.”

The Cincinnati office is led by engineers Adam Wolf and Chuck Turner, both of whom have been with Karpinski for several years. Wolf designs HVAC and plumbing systems with a focus on corporate offices and educational projects, emphasizing practical solutions tailored to each project’s needs. Turner brings decades of construction management and construction representative experience across corporate, education, and healthcare projects. Together, they are responsible for cultivating the office’s culture and ensuring that the level of service clients expect from Karpinski is consistently delivered across all projects in the region.

The new location strengthens Karpinski Engineering’s ability to serve clients locally while staying closely connected to the firm’s broader technical resources and collaborative culture.

Meet our Cincinnati Team Members

Adam Wolf, PE
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Adam Wolf’s connection to Cincinnati goes back years. Long before relocating, he spent time in the area traveling for high school water polo tournaments, experiences that led to friendships he still maintains today. “I’ve always enjoyed being in Cincinnati, and those early trips helped build relationships that have lasted,” Adam says. “It feels natural to be here as we grow our presence in the region.”

With 11 years of experience and eight years at Karpinski, Adam focuses on designing HVAC and plumbing systems for corporate office and education projects. He approaches each project with an emphasis on practicality and constructability, staying closely involved during construction to keep designs moving from paper to reality.

As the Cincinnati office takes shape, Adam is excited to expand Karpinski’s reach in southwestern Ohio while strengthening client relationships. He also looks forward to carrying forward a culture of collaboration, where engineers openly share knowledge and support one another as the team grows.

Charles Turner
Construction Coordinator

Cincinnati has been part of Chuck Turner’s story for years. Early in his career, he worked throughout the region and built lasting professional relationships. More recently, the city became home, where he now lives with his fiancée, Laura. “Cincinnati has always felt familiar to me, but over the past few years it’s truly become home,” Chuck says. “It’s an amazing city, and I’m excited to be part of Karpinski’s growth here.”

With 33 years of experience and 16 years at Karpinski, Chuck brings deep construction management expertise across corporate, education, and healthcare projects. He is known for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to work effectively with owners, designers, and contractors on projects of all sizes.

As he helps launch the new Cincinnati office, Chuck looks forward to sharing his experience with the local team and fostering the supportive, team-focused culture that has defined his career at Karpinski. Chuck will also continue to support his clients in the central Ohio and Columbus region.