About Young & Hedrick Engineering
Young & Hedrick Engineering (YHE) is a full service, customer centered firm. YHE specializes in custom residential and commercial engineering while also providing renovation support and expert witness services for construction litigation. Currently YHE is licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. We provide continuous support to builders while in the field and strive to engineer all structures with safety and value at the forefront. Visit our Company profile on Linkedin.
Jody Young Jr., PE
Jody Young Jr., PE, a Florida native, has lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area since 2006. With an educational background in Civil-Structural engineering and over 15 years of structural engineering experience, Jody serves as YHE’s managing member and Senior Engineer. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Civil-Structural Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, Jody is currently licensed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Alabama, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Jody’s professional background includes more than 1,000 single and multi-story residences, curtainwall and storefront systems, and commercial development projects.
In addition to commercial build-out projects, FEMA renovations, product development, and multi-phase structural renovations, he also collaborates with coastal engineers to design and construct various coastal structures and seawalls. As a third-generation builder, Jody strives to create a customer-centered project, guiding and assisting throughout the building process.
Stephen Hedrick II, PE
Stephen Hedrick II, PE, has worked in the Sarasota/Bradenton area since 2003. With an educational background in Civil-Structural engineering and over 20 years of structural engineering experience, Stephen serves as YHE’s managing member and Senior Engineer. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia Tech University and a Master of Science in Civil-Structural Engineering from University of Tennessee. Stephen is currently licensed in Florida. His professional background includes single and multi-story residences, educational, military and government facilities, and commercial development projects. Stephen’s aptitude for technology has helped him develop and implement BIM/Revit standards in the engineering workplace.
Marc Henry
Marc has an educational background in Drafting/Design and over 2 years of experience in the construction industry. Marc has become a valuable member of the YHE team with his attention to detail and technical expertise in drafting, which extends to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional modeling. Earning a certification in drafting and design from the Manatee Technical College, Marc is proficient in AutoCAD and Revit and has a strong understanding of industry standards and the Florida Building Code.
Naga Prasanth Medikonda, EI
Naga is a highly skilled Civil Engineer with 7 years of experience in the construction and structural industry. Naga earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Throughout his career, Naga has worked on numerous projects across various sectors including custom homes, commercial and educational facilities, mix-used, athletic, and recreational buildings. Naga is well-versed in the latest engineering software and technologies, as is committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in the field.
Ready to work with us?
If you are in need of commercial or residential engineering services in your area, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (941) 306-1225 to speak directly with one of our senior engineers and learn more about our services.