Structural Engineer Expert Witnesses

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Structural engineer expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, civil engineering, architectural design, building codes and standards, and infrastructure development. Some of the most common specialties among structural engineer expert witnesses include bridge design, earthquake engineering, structural failure analysis, building inspection, and foundation engineering. They can opine on the effects of natural disasters on structures, construction defects, building safety violations, structural integrity issues, and material failures.

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert has been a practicing engineer for nearly 25 years. A registered Professional Engineer in good standing in 45 states (including Florida), he is a member of several professional engineering societies, as well as the International Sign Association and the Mid-South Sign Association. He has worked for a number of large engineering firms and industrial manufactures, and he currently serves as an Engineering Manager at an engineering firm that is a leader in the sign industry.

Engineering Manager, Sign Engineering Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), Tennessee Technological University

Smyrna |

Tennessee

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $225/hr

This expert has been working with floating drilling and production vessels for over 40 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering in Hong Kong prior to earning an M.S. and Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of Houston. He began his career as a Design Engineer and Computer Specialist with The Offshore Company, where for 6 years he performed analyses for the design and operation of floating drilling vessels, including conducting mooring and riser analyses. He then joined Exxon's upstream research affiliate Exxon Production Research Company, where he worked for 22 years. As a Senior Research Specialist in their Offshore Division, this expert conducted research in the areas of mooring and risers and provided technical support to Exxon's offshore operations worldwide, while he also taught internal training courses on mooring and riser systems. Furthermore he has been teaching mooring short courses at the University of Texas and in Singapore. He was the recipient of awards and honors such as the American Petroleum Institute's Citation for Distinguished Meritorious Service, DeepStar's Outstanding Contribution Award, and Who's Who in the South and Southwest. He was the chairman of API Mooring Resources Group for 24 years (1982-2006) responsible for the development of API RP 2SK (mooring design), API RP 2I (mooring inspection), and API RP 2SM (fiber rope mooring). He also played a key role in the development of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mooring codes, which required a thorough understanding of both American and European mooring codes. Currently, this expert is a Technical Advisor for a private offshore industry consulting group, as well as an independent consultant to the offshore industry. Some of his activities in these roles have included writing mooring standards for Chevron, revising the American Bureau of Shipping Guidance Notes on Application of Fiber Rope for Offshore Mooring, and directing a joint industry project on Arctic mooring systems. He has served as a mooring expert in 7 litigation processes concerning mooring failures.

Offshore Industry Expert, An independent consultancy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Houston

Bellaire |

Texas

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $399/hr

This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of bridge design and construction. He earned his BS at the Portuguese Military Academy, and a Graduate Engineering Diploma and MS in Structural Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa). He is certified as a Professional Civil Engineer, as an Expert Analyst in Finite Elements Methods, and as an Advanced Concrete Technologist. He has previously served as a Senior Regional Bridge Engineer for the SE of the US and South America while working for AECOM, Head of Structural Design for Consulgal, and has worked on a number of projects as a freelance Expert Consultant in Structural and Bridge design and construction. He currently serves as a Senior Supervising Engineer for an Engineering company ranked at the top 20 in the US, in their Irvine office in California.

Senior Supervising Engineer, A Construction Company in California

Master of Science (MS), University of Witwatersrand

Irvine |

California

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert has over 30 years of experience with civil and structural engineering. He gained his BSc in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico, his MSc in structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is a registered professional engineer in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Georgia, and the past president of the Georgia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was honored as Georgia's Engineer of the Year in 2015. Awards include Boy Scouts of America Beaver Award for Youth Exploring Engineer Academy at Georgia Tech. Currently he is the director of engineering of a construction company in Georgia.

Director of Engineering, A Construction Company

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Thunderbird School of Global Management

Cumming |

Georgia

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr

This engineering expert obtained his BS in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Construction Management, and his MS in Structural Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer and a Structural Engineer in over 25 states and is certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board. He is a member of ASCE, ACI, AISC and a Fellow of SEI. He serves as Chair of the ASCE SEI Business Practices Committee. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Stevens Institute of Technology and the Board of Governors of the Structural Engineering Institute. He has 6 publications and is currently the Principal Engineer for a structural and forensic engineering firm.

Principal Engineer, A Forensic Engineering Firm in NJ

Master of Science (MS), Stevens Institute of Technology

Mountain Lakes |

New Jersey

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This qualified expert has years of experience in structural engineering. He received his BS in civil engineering from the University of Kansas before earning his MEng in structural engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a certified professional engineer in 5 states and holds several other structural engineering certifications. He is active in his field as a member of the Structural Engineering Association of Texas and the Building Envelope Enclosure Council. His former positions include project manager for CPH Structural Engineering and adjunct professor at the University of Houston. Currently, this expert is an adjunct professor in construction science at a well-known university in Texas, as well as the manager and principal of a structural engineering firm in Texas.

Manager and Principal, A Structural Engineering Firm in TX

Master of Engineering (MEng), Texas A&M University

College Station |

Texas

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Review Fee $145/hr
Deposition Fee $175/hr
Court Fee $200/hr

This expert has extensive experience in the amusement ride industry. He earned his BS in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Utah State University. He is a licensed structural engineer and professional engineer. He was the engineer of record for two notable commercial amusement rides and has experience in material handling and structural design. Currently, he is the president of an engineering design company that designs amusement park rides.

President and Head Engineer, An Engineering and Design Company in UT

Bachelor of Science (BS), Utah State University

Wellsville |

Utah

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $320/hr
Court Fee $320/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as a civil and structural engineer. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University and completed programs in pre-stressed concrete & advanced steel structural design at Florida International University and computer-assisted design modeling at the American Trade Institute. This expert is currently licensed as a professional engineer and certified as a general contractor in the state of Florida. His work has included engineering design, plan reviews, and construction of seawalls, fixed docks, and boat ramps. He has formerly served as a civil and structural engineer for Tasnim Uddin & Associates International and currently serves as a project manager for a city government in Florida.

Project Manager II, A City Government of FL

Bachelor of Science (BS), Southern Illinois University

Miami |

Florida

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Review Fee $600/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This expert earned his BS in structural engineering at the University of Science and Technology in Iran and his MS in structural engineering from the University of British Columbia. This expert holds structural engineering licenses in California, Washington, Hawaii, Arizona, and Nevada and professional engineering licenses in California and Washington. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the Structural Engineers Association of California. He has worked as a subject matter expert for structural engineering exams for the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the director of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California and a lecturer of engineering for several structural engineering programs throughout California. For the past 34 years, he has served as the managing director at a structural engineering consulting firm in California.

Managing Director, A structural engineering consulting firm in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of British Columbia

Santa Monica |

California

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Review Fee $425/hr
Deposition Fee $425/hr
Court Fee $425/hr

This structural engineering expert has extensive experience with steel structures, concrete structures, long spans, stadiums, and sports arenas. She earned her BS in architecture and her MS in civil engineering at the University of Nebraska. She is a licensed architect, professional engineer, and structural engineer, as well as a certified LEED accredited professional. Additionally, she is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. She has formally worked as an architect and engineer for Clark Enerson Partners, the principal engineer at Thornton Tomasetti, and the founder and director of structural engineering at Buro Happold. She currently is the founder of a structural and facade engineering company in NY and lectures in structural engineering at an Ivy League university in Connecticut.

Lecturer, Structural Engineering, An Ivy League University in CT

Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska

New York |

New York

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FAQs for Structural Engineer Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a structural engineer expert witness in legal proceedings?

A structural engineer expert witness provides technical analysis and professional testimony on cases involving building design, construction defects, structural failures, and other related issues.

What types of cases can a structural engineer expert witness handle?

They can handle cases involving building collapses, construction disputes, property damage claims, personal injury claims due to structural failure, and more.

Are there subspecialties within the field of structural engineering that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, some may specialize in specific areas like earthquake engineering, bridge design, or high-rise structures depending on their experience and training.

How can a structural engineer expert witness assist in a construction defect case?

They can analyze blueprints, site plans, and other documents to identify if any structural errors contributed to the defect, providing crucial evidence for the case.

Why is it important to hire a structural engineer expert witness with up-to-date licensure and certifications?

This ensures they are knowledgeable about current industry standards and practices. Their credibility could significantly impact the outcome of your case.

How does Expert Institute select its Structural Engineer expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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