Patrick Staron

PE, PhD

Director, Engineering

Biography

Patrick is a licensed professional engineer specializing in forensic investigations, repair designs, and damage assessments of existing structures. He has investigated and analyzed a variety of different structure types including stadiums, cathedrals, bridges, piers, airports, towers, water tanks, schools, floating docks, and high-rise buildings. Patrick also spent six years working for a marine design and construction firm providing him with extensive design experience in marine and coastal environments.

Credentials

  • PE | Professional Engineer
  • PhD | Doctor of Philosphy

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Grain Storage Facilities | ND | Investigation and finite element modeling of damaged concrete silos.
  • Fast Food Restaurants | 40 locations nationwide | Investigation and condition assessment of wood decay, structural overloading and construction defects.
  • Naval Station Pearl Harbor Submarine Piers | Pearl Harbor, HI | Investigation and repair design of spalling concrete on submarine piers.
  • Aloha Stadium | Aiea, HI | Non-destructive testing and corrosion mitigation design for structural steel.
  • Mauna Kea Beach Hotel | Waimea, HI | Investigation of earthquake damage following 2006 earthquake.
  • Timber Pier | Charleston, OR | Assessment of fire damage and code review for proposed repairs.
  • Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace | Honolulu, HI | Investigation and repair design to address water intrusion damage.
  • Seawall | Nikiski, AK | Investigation of cause and assessment of collapsed industrial seawall.

Professional Experience

  • 2023 - Current | Director, Engineering | YA Engineering Services
  • 2021 - 2023 | Senior Regional Supervisor | YA Engineering Services
  • 2019 - 2021 | Senior Project Manager | YA Engineering Services
  • 2013 - 2019 | Senior Engineer | Bellingham Marine Industries
  • 2007 - 2013 | Graduate Researcher | Montana State University
  • 2000 - 2007 | Associate III | Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc.

Area of Practice

  • Damage Assessment
  • Failure Analysis
  • Marine Structures
  • Repair and Rehabilitation Design

Education

  • Michigan Technological University - Master of Science - Civil Engineering
  • Montana State University - Doctor of Philosophy - Civil Engineering
  • Michigan Technological University - Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Affiliations

  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Licenses

  • CE-158844 - Alaska - Professional Engineer
  • PE-12589 - Hawaii - Professional Engineer (Structural)
  • 19930 - Idaho - Professional Engineer
  • 51275 - Washington - Professional Engineer