Matthew first joined OLA Consulting Engineers as a summer intern and then began full-time in 2002 after graduating from Villanova University. An electrical engineer by discipline, his expertise includes the design of electrical systems for various building types. During his 20-year tenure with OLA, Matt has managed many of the firm’s significant projects for clients such as New York-Presbyterian, ArchCare, City of Hoboken, NYC Department of Construction & Design, and Touro College, to name a few.
In 2017, after more than 40 years of engineering projects throughout New York City, OLA opened an office in Manhattan and tasked Matt with leading the New York City team and managing the day-to-day operations—including marketing and business development, client relationship management, project management, and quality assurance. In the few short years since establishing our NYC operations, much of which spanned the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the office continues to thrive. Today, we proudly announce the promotion of Matthew Amicone, P.E. to Principal in Charge of OLA’s New York City office.
NOTABLE PROJECTS AT A GLANCE
ArchCare at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, New York, NY
Multiple projects completed for this 429-bed skilled nursing facility, including new fire alarm and ARC systems for the entire facility, new commercial kitchen, new pharmacy, elevator upgrades in the Cohen and Annex Buildings, new 900 kW generator for the Hospital Building, and lobby renovation.
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, White Plains, NY
Phased electrical upgrades to the 105-acre campus’s 4.16kV distribution system and emergency generators. New design minimizes the potential points of failure on the systems, improves equipment access, and improves the ease of operating the system.
New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center, Auburn, NY
$10 million Heritage Center, a series of four one-story volumes, is centrally positioned in Auburn’s South Street Historic District and features a collection of state-of-the-art exhibits honoring New York trailblazers who fought for justice and freedom.
2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
$22 million, multi-floor office renovation for two NYC agencies that achieved LEED Gold Certification. MEP systems designed for the 110,000 sq. ft. space included new HVAC systems and electrical equipment, new plumbing fixtures and equipment, fire sprinkler systems modifications, and a new fire alarm system for the entire building.
York College Electrical Upgrades, New York, NY
$5.5 million relocation and replacement of electrical equipment and feeders due to water infiltration. Three 5,000 amp switchboards that serve the entire campus and the emergency switchboard were moved to a new mezzanine within the basement to avoid future water damage. All underground feeders were replaced with overhead conduit.
Comunilife, 3401 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY
New 95,000 sq. ft. supportive housing development with 148 residential units. Plus, the building includes community spaces and office spaces. Project seeks to achieve Enterprise Green Community Certification.