Established in 1994 as Recreation Engineering Inc. (REI), the company has employed engineers and inspectors with decades of experience in the amusement and entertainment industries. With extensive industry knowledge and global reach, Recreation Engineering, LLC continues to lead in inspection, testing, and engineering, ensuring safety for guests and employees worldwide.
REI has Professional Engineers licensed in multiple states, including ID, IL, FL, TX, and NV, and is certified or listed to inspect amusement rides in most states, including CA (Qualified Safety Inspector), FL, MO, NV (Clark County and City of Las Vegas), TN, and TX. We are internationally recognized and have completed substantial work abroad, supporting projects across a wide range of regulatory environments and operational settings.
“Our team brings a depth of technical expertise unmatched in the industry, holding Nondestructive Testing Level III certifications, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials, AIMS certifications (Professional Ride Inspector, Certified Ride Inspector, Maintenance I & II, Operations I, and Aquatics I), NAARSO Level III inspector credentials, and ETCP Certified Rigger – Theatre credentials. This breadth of licensure and certification allows us to deliver comprehensive, technically rigorous inspection and engineering services wherever our clients operate.
REI is an active member of ASTM, NAARSO, AIMS, and USITT, contributing to the development of ASTM and PLASA standards that define best practices across the industry. Our team includes award-winning instructors with AIMS and NAARSO and frequent presenters at leading trade shows and technical seminars. From new ride commissioning to collaborative research and development efforts, we help drive the next generation of safety and performance standards in the amusement industry.
REI is prepared to meet your most demanding safety and inspection challenges. Through disciplined engineering and forward-thinking innovation, we remain committed to elevating safety, strengthening compliance, and helping the amusement industry operate at its highest level.