Patrick P. Barry, P.E.
About Patrick P. Barry, P.E.
Patrick P. Barry, P.E. serves as the Director of Architectural Engineering at American Tower, where he oversees design and management for telecommunications facilities. He has extensive experience in civil engineering and holds licenses in 28 states, along with a LEED AP credential.
Work at American Tower
Patrick P. Barry has served as the Director of Architectural Engineering at American Tower since 2014. In this role, he oversees the design aspects of civil engineering, tower modification design, building engineering, and ground space management for over 40,000 telecommunications facilities across the United States. His leadership includes managing a team of 40 professionals dedicated to advancing telecommunications infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining American Tower, Patrick Barry worked at Dewberry as a Senior Associate from 1999 to 2014. His tenure at Dewberry lasted 15 years and took place in Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to that, he was a Civil Engineer at Novara Geosolutions from 1997 to 1999, where he worked for two years in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Barry holds an Associate degree in Engineering from SUNY Canton, earned between 1988 and 1990. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Clarkson University from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Management, Engineering from Tufts University, which he obtained from 2003 to 2005. He is a licensed professional engineer in 28 states and holds the LEED AP credential, indicating his expertise in green building practices.
Leadership in Telecommunications Engineering
In his current role at American Tower, Patrick Barry leads a team of 40 professionals specializing in telecommunications engineering. His responsibilities encompass overseeing the design and modification of telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring efficient management of ground space, and implementing innovative engineering solutions across a vast network of facilities.