Entech Engineering Inc. has announced a 10-year lease extension for its headquarters at the Gateway Building on Penn Street in Reading.
“(This extension) reaffirms a deep and deliberate commitment to the City of Reading and its role as the economic and civic heart of Berks County,” the company said in a press release. “(It provides) continued proximity to regional partners, clients, educational institutions, and the downtown amenities that support collaboration, recruitment, and employee engagement.
Founded in Reading in 1981, Entech has maintained its headquarters in the city for more than four decades.
The Gateway Building, at 2nd and Penn Streets, has served as Entech’s headquarters since 2015 and is home to about 100 employees.
Entech Engineering performed renovations to the Gateway Building on Penn Street in Reading before relocating there in 2015.
“Downtown Reading has been part of our story since day one,” said Robert Weir, president of Entech Engineering. “Recommitting to our presence here is about more than office space, it’s about being part of Reading’s continued revitalization and supporting the community that has supported us for over forty-five years.”
A key component of that investment is Entech’s engagement with local institutions that are helping fuel the area’s engineering workforce, the company said.
Entech said it works closely with Reading Area Community College, supporting engineering-related coursework and career pathways in utility operations.
The company also has a longstanding relationship with Alvernia University, where Entech professionals serve on the Engineering Advisory Council and host students through mentorships, internships, and experiential learning opportunities.
Entech said it provides facilities engineering services to both institutions.
“These relationships are intentional and strategic,” said Kirsten Deysher, director of strategic partnerships and business development at Entech Engineering. “They ensure students can see a future for themselves in Reading, gain real-world experience here, and build careers here.”
The lease extension secures Entech’s Penn Street headquarters through at least 2035.
“As Reading continues its revitalization, bolstered by public, private, and institutional investment, Entech remains committed to being not just a participant, but a leader in shaping a resilient, opportunity-driven future for the city and Berks County,” the company said.
Entech offers core planning and engineering services, specializing in water, wastewater, natural gas, environmental, energy, and facilities planning and design.
The company employs 150 across six offices in Pennsylvania, including its Reading headquarters. Its offices are located in Beaver Falls, Lititz, Hawley, Mountaintop and Pottsville.