Our Team
AEI is comprised of experienced, passionate individuals who deliver innovative designs to meet the needs of the owners we serve. Our firm employs four (4) registered Professional Engineers licensed across the country. The principals you meet at the inception of the job are your primary contact, remain actively involved in the design of your project, and will see the project through to completion.
Our collaborative style ensures we deliver project concepts suited for the individual client. We recognize the vital importance of our clients understanding the engineering issues, so we distill them to their essence and relay them in terminology comprehensible to the layman.
The following team members are our Principals and Senior Associates, with a larger support team for each core team member.
Derek Fink, PE & LEED BD+C
Principal
Derek Fink, PE & LEED BD+C
Principal
As an Owner and Principal of Advanced Engineering Inc., Derek Fink is a mechanical engineer dedicated to delivering innovative, cost-effective, and practical MEP/FP designs tailored to his clients’ needs. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering from Drexel University, he leverages extensive experience in project management, mechanical and plumbing design, and construction administration to offer solutions to complex challenges. His experience with mixed-use and multi-family projects helps clients navigate the benefits and drawbacks associated with each MEF/FP decision, so that the final product is consistent with their expectations. Derek offers inspired solutions while striving for efficiency and effectiveness in every project.
David Morrison, PE
Principal
David Morrison, PE
Principal
David Morrison is an Owner and Principal of Advanced Engineering Inc. (AEI), a full-service MEP/FP engineering firm in Media, PA. With a passion for developing elegant solutions to complex challenges in the built environment, David collaborates closely with clients to deliver designs that align with their vision, budget, and sustainability objectives. Known for his ability to simplify intricate problems, David empowers stakeholders to make informed building decisions. He holds PE licenses across multiple US states and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drexel University. David actively contributes to the industry as a member of the ASHRAE Philadelphia Board of Governors and the ULI Housing and Healthcare Councils.
Timothy W. Lewis, PE
Associate, Project Manager + Senior Electrical Engineer
Timothy W. Lewis, PE
Associate, Project Manager + Senior Electrical Engineer
Timothy W. Lewis is a knowledgeable engineer with over thirty years of Engineering and Project Management experience in the building and marine construction in both the public and private sectors. Tim enjoys engineering design and sees himself as a problem solver. Tim has designed electrical systems for a wide range of projects in different industries, including commercial, educational, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and transportation. This broad experience enables him to understand and develop appropriate engineering alternatives to meet the requisite needs of the project with a focus on safety and energy efficiency. He has performed electrical engineering studies including Short Circuit Analysis, and Arc Flash Reports. His design experience includes Medium and Low Voltage Power Distribution, Mission Critical projects utilizing multiple emergency generators, and uninterruptible power supplies for Control and Data Centers. Tim also loves to show his artistic flair in lighting designs for signature and historic sites.
Joel Redinger, LEEP AP
Associate, Senior Plumbing + Fire Protection Designer
Joel Redinger, LEEP AP
Associate, Senior Plumbing + Fire Protection Designer
Joel Redinger joined AEI in 2003 upon receiving his Associates Degree in Engineering Technology. He also achieved his LEED accreditation and is a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and NFPA. Joel’s responsibilities include plumbing and fire protection design, as well as project management. He has experience in a wide range of projects, including restaurants/commercial kitchens, residential, student housing, laboratories, data centers, and educational facilities.
Gerald Fink
Founder
Gerald Fink
Founder
Gerald Fink exemplifies the modern engineer; practical, clever, and grounded in real world application. After making his name at Kling Lindquist, Jerry managed the Philadelphia office for the Boston-based RG Vanderweil in the mid-nineties. Realizing he had more to offer his clients, Jerry started his own company in 2000, bringing 30 years of engineering experience to his new firm. Since AEI’s inception, Jerry has led the company to become one of the leading names for MEP/FP engineering in the Philadelphia area. Through practical systems, smart solutions, and a genuine understanding of the client’s needs, Jerry has earned excellent reviews from architects, building owners, and project managers alike. He is known for recognizing the importance of client understanding and articulating his resourceful solutions to all of those working on the project. Jerry brings a real-world understanding to each project, having renovated several historic office buildings and homes of his own. He understands the value of money and creates systems that strive to eliminate both economic and energy waste. He has worked on a diverse variety of projects all across the Mid-Atlantic area, providing his expertise in master planning, design, and construction.