Team

Csilla M. Foss

Structural Engineer
Job Description
Operations Manager, Principal Structural Engineer, preparation of calculations, plans and specifications, project coordination, site inspections and reports.
Experience with firm
28 years, plus 1 with other firms
Education
BS 1983, Architectural Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Active Registration
Since 1986, Civil Engineer
Since 1991, Structural Engineer State of California
Since 1993, Structural Engineer State of Arizona
Experience & Qualifications
Educated in one of the top Architectural Engineering programs in the United States.
Experienced in commercial, industrial, government, school and hospital building design and rehabilitation of existing structures.
Extensive experience in design using many materials of construction such as concrete, masonry, steel, wood, prefab elements, etc.
Familiarity with local and governmental codes (DSA, OSHPD Military), and plan review requirements and processes.
Memberships
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
International Conference of Building Officials

Cesar V. Garcia

Civil Engineer
Job Description
Project Engineer: Preparation of structural calculations, plans and specifications, project management, Job inspections and reports.
Experience with firm
9 years
Education
BS 2001, Architectural Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Active Registration
2005 Civil Engineer
Experience & Qualifications
Educated in one of the top Architectural Engineering programs in the United States. Experience in commercial, industrial, residential structures; prefabricated metal buildings, concrete, concrete tilt-up, timber, concrete block, steel; structural and seismic upgrade of existing structures; pier and grade beam foundations; retaining structures; tank and industrial structures and foundations; field inspections and reports.

Brian L. Nichols

Civil Engineer
Job Description
Project Engineer: Preparation of structural calculations, plans and specifications, project management, Job inspections and reports.
Experience with firm
4 years; plus 5 years with other firms
Education
BS 2001, Civil Engineering
University of the Pacific
Active Registration
2008 Civil Engineer
Experience & Qualifications
Experience in commercial, industrial, residential structures; prefabricated metal buildings, concrete, concrete tilt-up, timber, concrete block, steel; structural and seismic upgrade of existing structures; pier and grade beam foundations; retaining structures; tank and industrial structures and foundations; field inspections and reports.

Joseph P. Mako

Structural Engineer
Job Description
Consultation on structural problems and preparation of structural calculations, plans and specifications.
Experience with firm
35 years, plus 12 years with other companies
Education
BS 1949 Civil Engineering
MS 1950 Structural Engineering
Active Registration
Since 1964, Civil Engineer
Since 1967, Structural Engineer
Experience & Qualifications
Commercial & industrial building design; public buildings.
Prestressed concrete buildings and parking structures.
Reinforced concrete building frames, slabs, retaining walls, tilt-up & prefab construction.
Prefab steel buildings, frames, towers, bunkers, bins, conveyors & support structures.
Wood Construction: Building framing, pole structure, forming & shoring.
Foundations: Turbo alternator foundation, machine & press.
Drilled caisson, sunken caisson, pile foundations.
Shoring for excavation, building underpinning, tunnels.
Small & medium size bridges.
Steel, reinforced & post tensioned concrete tanks and reservoirs.
Reinforced concrete and steel water towers, sewage & pump stations.
Pipe line carrying structures: Bridges, columns and brackets.
Seismic Retrofitting.
Memberships
California Society of Professional Engineers
Past President, Monterey Bay Chapter
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
Post Tensioning Institute
Awards
1998 ACI Concrete Construction Award - Unique Use of Concrete