Leo Velderrain

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Seattle, WA

Leo Velderrain

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Seattle, WA

GET TO KNOW Leo Velderrain

Leonardo Velderrain, PE, is a forensic engineer with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company. Based in Seattle, Washington, Mr. Velderrain has 10 years’ experience as a structural engineer working on residential high-rise and stadium projects. His project experience encompasses the design and coordination of a diverse range of complex structural systems and building types, including high-rises, sports venues, and healthcare facilities. His areas of expertise include structural evaluations, roofing system evaluations, construction defects, and general civil engineering. Mr. Velderrain is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Primary Areas of Consulting

Structural Evaluations

  • Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
  • Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures
  • Vehicle or tree impact
  • Wind damage
  • Moisture intrusion
  • Flood-related damage
  • Foundations/basements
  • Wall failures
  • Vibration damage

Roofing System Evaluations

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

General Civil Engineering

  • Building code compliance

Construction Defect Evaluations

Education

Master of Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 2014
Master of Structural Engineering, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa, Mexico, 2010

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

California, Mexico

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