Portrait Daniel Desanctis

Daniel J. De Sanctis

PE
Associate Principal
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Dan De Sanctis is a meticulous engineer whose rigorous oversight and technical precision consistently uphold and reinforce Altieri’s highest quality standards.

Dan joined Altieri in 2012. An exemplary mechanical engineer, he continually applies his talent for solving complex engineering challenges for significant theatre and performing arts venues, university buildings, and museums. He is currently leading mechanical engineering and project management efforts for the new Dramatic Arts Building at Yale University, reinforcing Altieri’s reputation for delivering innovative and high-performance cultural and academic spaces.


Dan was project manager and lead mechanical engineer for the Connecticut College Athey Center for Performance and Research at Palmer Auditorium, where he successfully coordinated multidisciplinary teams and maintained demanding production schedules. He is highly skilled in conducting detailed engineering analyses, overseeing contract document production, and managing coordination among trades, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and the highest standards of quality.

Education

Manhattan College, 2011
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering

Registrations & Certifications

Professional Engineer-Mechanical, NY

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130 Prince Street, New York, NY

Arts Commons Transformation, Calgary, Canada

Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, ME

Connecticut College, Athey Center for Performance and Research at Palmer Auditorium, New London, CT

Glenstone Museum, Potomac, MD

MCC Theater, New York, NY

Museum of the City of New York, New York, NY

Museum of Ice Cream, New York, NY

The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Penn State, Old Main, University Park, PA

Penn State Harrisburg, Student Enrichment Center, Middletown, PA

Princeton University, Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building & Louis A. Simpson International Building, Princeton, NJ

Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Smith College, Alumnae House, Northampton, MA

Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building, Washington DC

Steinway Hall, Flagship Store, New York, NY

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, PA

Yale University, Adams Center for Musical Arts, New Haven, CT

Yale University Dramatic Arts Building, New Haven, CT

Awards

Most Innovative Project Over $100M
Architectural Engineering Institute, 2022 Glenstone Museum

Award of Merit
Architectural Engineering Institute, 2022 Glenstone Museum