Our Team
Kevin Daly, P. Eng., President, Senior Structural Engineer
Kevin was born and raised in Ottawa prior to beginning studies in Civil Engineering at Queens University in 2007. Originally focused on the field of municipal engineering, Kevin began his career working as a summer student with the City of Ottawa. Following graduation in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Kevin continued gaining experience working as an Engineering Intern on infrastructure rehabilitation projects with local consulting firms.
Kevin transitioned to a career in structural engineering in 2015 that provided new challenges and the opportunity for further growth as a Professional Engineer. With projects ranging from the repair of century old buildings to the design of newly constructed dream homes, Kevin enjoyed the new challenges that were continuously presented requiring strategic thinking and a solutions-based design approach. In 2021 Kevin relocated back home to Ottawa and founded Daly Engineering Inc. (DEI). DEI specializes in structural design for new construction and structural repair/retrofit of buildings and miscellaneous structures, as well as determinations of cause of loss in a variety of residential and commercial failures.
As an ambitious, detail orientated engineer, Kevin appreciates straightforward yet relaxed professional interactions, and aims for that dynamic with all colleagues and clients. Kevin is a driven individual who looks to get the most out of everything, whether it be at work or in his personal life with relationships and hobbies, such as fitness and triathlon training, or attempting to master homemade pizza making or smoking brisket.
Robert Banks, Junior Engineer
Robert grew up just outside Ottawa prior to beginning studies in Civil Engineering at Queen’s University in 2020. Between academic years, Robert first worked as a Field Inspector for a municipal engineering firm where he gained exposure with construction of buried infrastructure and project management. As he shifted his focus towards structural engineering, he worked as an Engineering Intern completing structural inspections of bridges and culverts in rural Ottawa alongside professional engineers. In May 2024, Robert graduated with first class honours and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering before returning home to Ottawa to work with DEI.
Robert is a positive and tenacious young professional who enjoys new challenges and embraces a high quality of work. Through both his personal and professional life, Robert appreciates relaxed and direct interactions with a common goal in mind. In the summer months, Robert spends his weekends on the golf course, while in the winter he bides his time playing hockey and snowboarding.
Lorna Daly, Office Manager
After 40 years in the software industry , Lorna is semi-retired and happy to be helping small firms get started. She is excited to be working with Daly Engineering.