Jon Bergren, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Des Moines, IA

Jon Bergren, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Des Moines, IA

GET TO KNOW Jon Bergren, PE

Jon Bergren is a Forensic Engineer with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, based in Des Moines, Iowa. He brings over 10 years of engineering experience. As a forensic engineer, Mr. Bergren evaluates roofing systems, structural systems, building envelopes, interior and exterior finishes, and various structural and civil components for distress related to fire, flood, tree/vehicle impact, windstorms, and weather events.

Mr. Bergren’s design experience includes managing complex building projects across steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems with construction budgets up to $125 million. He has demonstrated leadership in team management, client relations, and multidisciplinary coordination. His expertise includes storm shelter design, BIM360, remote collaboration, and project delivery across geographically distributed teams.

Mr. Bergren is a licensed Professional Engineer in four states. He earned a Master of Architectural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from from the University of Nebraska, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Colorado Christian University. Mr. Bergren is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Engineering Institute, and Structural Engineering Association of Iowa.

Primary Areas of Consulting

Structural Evaluations

  • Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
  • Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry and civil structures
  • Fire, flood, seismic, tornado, hurricane, impact damage
  • Building envelope and moisture intrusion
  • Code issues, material problems, and construction detailing

Roofing System Evaluations

  • Deficiencies of manufacturing and installation
  • Damage assessments (e.g. wind, hail, and mechanical damage)
  • Code provisions

General Civil Engineering

  • Building code compliance
  • Appraisals and cost evaluation

Memberships

  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Structural Engineering Institute
  • Structural Engineering Association of Iowa

Education

Master of Architectural Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (Omaha Campus), 2017

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Emphasis: Structural Engineering, University of Nebraska Omaha, 2016

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Minors: Business Administration & Arabic Language, Colorado Christian University, 2006

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota

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