David J. Bretl, PE

Senior Associate

David Bretl joined Severud Associates as an engineer in 2014 and shortly thereafter progressed to senior engineer. In 2020, he advanced to associate and was elevated to senior associate in 2026. During his time with the firm, he has acquired knowledge of a broad range of structural systems, including concrete, steel, wood, and masonry as well as specialty systems such as long-span composite floor deck, insulated concrete forms, and pot bearings. David’s expertise allows him to better serve his clients and in turn develop long-lasting relationships with them. His recent projects include Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Pearl at 475 Bay Street on Staten Island and 1601 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn, both residential buildings, and the renovation and upgrade of Peoples Bank Arena in Hartford, CT. David has also worked extensively with renovations and historic restorations such as the Ed Sullivan Theater and TSX Broadway redevelopment, both in Manhattan.

David is licensed as a professional engineer in New York. He earned a Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master of Science in structural engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder.