Who We Are

Engineers Who've Worn the Hard Hat.

A dedicated team driven by precision, innovation, and problem-solving — with collective expertise across pulp & paper, food manufacturing, power generation, hydro and utilities.

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Derek Goyette

President & Founder · P.E., P.Eng, .Ing

Years of structural and mechanical expertise: ASME-compliant boiler systems, pressure vessels and piping, structural steel to code. 3D scanning, CAD modelling, CFD and FEA for utility steam generators, air-pollution abatement and pulp & paper systems. Founded Goliath to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions.

derek.goyette@goliathengineering.com
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Richard Scott

Vice President, Mechanical · P.E., P.Eng

Expert mechanical engineer: hydro turbine design, ASME-compliant systems, structural steel projects. Delivered seamless installations and multimillion-dollar hydro turbine packages. Client-focused, cost-effective, and a mentor to the team.

richard.scott@goliathengineering.com
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Brad DiFranco

Structural · P.E. (North Carolina)

A decade-plus of structural design, forensic analysis and high-stakes construction across commercial, industrial and institutional sectors — seismic loads, multi-million-dollar facility expansions, and failure investigations that restore integrity.

brad.difranco@goliathengineering.com
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Judah Leung

Project & Construction Management · B.Sc., B.Eng

uOttawa and Carleton engineering degrees. Complex industrial project delivery with SolidWorks and CAD; has managed significant projects for major industrial clients across energy and pulp & paper. Leadership forged as an Army Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces.

judah.leung@goliathengineering.com
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Ryan Shortreed

Process Engineering & Project Management

13+ years specialized pulp & paper experience, including extensive field engineering embedded with major mill engineering teams. Large capital project delivery, operational management, and complex process assessments.

ryan.shortreed@goliathengineering.com
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Mokhtar Haddadi

Mechanical Design & CAD

BricsCAD specialist: technical drafting, 3D modelling and design optimization — the essential calculations and models behind every deliverable.

mokhtar.haddadi@goliathengineering.com
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Joshua Joseph

Structural & Mechanical Design

SolidWorks, BricsCAD, Fusion 360 and ANSYS. Site scanning, 3D modelling and structural analysis, developing under senior engineers on live project deliverables.

joshua.joseph@goliathengineering.com
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Barış Çepni

Structural & Mechanical Design

SolidWorks, Fusion 360 and CATIA with FDM additive manufacturing and FEA. Programs in Python and C for data analysis and process automation; MATLAB and Maple experience.

baris.cepni@goliathengineering.com
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David Godmere

Senior Electrical Constructibility Coordinator · Licensed Electrician

35+ years of industrial electrical systems and automation. Delivered electrical automation and robotics solutions at TCS (1990–2000), managing critical plant shut-downs for major chemical and pulp & paper producers. Allen-Bradley, ABB, Mitsubishi, Omron — PLC, HMI, servo, drives.

david.godmere@goliathengineering.com
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Daniel Leung

Civil Engineering & Construction Coordination · EIT

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Lakehead University) and Civil Engineering Technologist (Algonquin College), with 12+ years across industrial, bridge, transit and heavy-civil projects. Coordinates multidisciplinary design, procurement, RFQs and tender evaluation, constructability reviews, QA/QC and field execution — including nuclear/environmental work at WSP. Former military engineering.

daniel.leung@goliathengineering.com
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James Ryan

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer · P.Eng

Mechanical design and analysis with strong depth in 3D modelling, design calculations, ASME code work (BPVC, B31) and structural standards — supporting boiler, pressure-equipment and piping deliverables alongside the senior team.

james.ryan@goliathengineering.com
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Diane Annette

Office Administrator

30+ years of management experience in the high-tech sector, now supporting Goliath's office functions: accounting, payroll, bookkeeping and administration that keep projects moving.

admin@goliathengineering.com

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