About Leigh+O'Kane
Engineering with clarity, collaboration, and dependable follow-through.
Built on experience.
Known for follow-through.
Since 1986, Leigh + O’Kane has helped project teams solve complex structural challenges through practical, cost-conscious engineering. We work alongside architects, owners, and contractors throughout design and construction, supporting clear coordination, smooth execution, and reliable outcomes.
Meet the TeamLeigh + O’Kane is a Kansas City Metro based structural engineering firm serving both public and private sector projects. We act as prime consultants and as trusted engineering partners to design teams across the region.
Our experience spans structural systems in wood, steel, masonry, and concrete, allowing us to adapt to a wide range of project types, constraints, and goals.
We believe strong outcomes start with strong communication. From early design through construction, we stay engaged and accessible, working as part of the project team to provide clear documentation, practical problem-solving, and cost-conscious solutions with safety and quality at the center of every decision.
Licensed in
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Iowa
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebraska
Washington
Working outside of these states? We’re prepared to travel and secure licensure wherever your project takes us.
Experienced leadership
Our leadership team brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. They stay closely involved to support clients, guide teams, and help projects move forward with clarity and confidence.
Amanda serves as Principal and Owner at Leigh + O’Kane. A problem-solver at heart, she thrives on balancing staff workload, navigating project challenges, and ensuring the office runs smoothly day to day.
Amanda oversees a wide range of building projects, with a particular passion for historic renovations. She brings thoughtful leadership and attention to detail to projects that require both technical expertise and respect for existing structures. Working closely with clients and her team, she develops practical, well-executed solutions that honor the integrity of each building while meeting modern needs.
Her ability to juggle responsibilities and anticipate challenges makes her a steady presence within the office. Whether managing complex renovation work or supporting her team behind the scenes, Amanda is committed to creating solutions that work—for clients, for staff, and for the long-term success of the firm.
As Director of Engineering, Wayne’s favorite part of his job is watching new engineers that he’s trained develop and grow as they start to manage and design a project on their own. He also manages projects for structural buildings, oversees the structural building design and works closely with architectural clients and multiple members of the design and construction teams.
When he’s not engineering life-sized buildings, he enjoys building with Lego, which exhibits his deep passion for design in and outside of the office.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We’re always looking for talented people who are driven to learn, collaborate, and solve meaningful problems.
Let’s talk about your project
Our team is responsive, easy to reach, and ready to help you move forward.
