Stephen J. Sam, P.E., CXLT

Background

Mr. Stephen Sam is a registered professional engineer in California, holding a master’s degree in civil engineering from California State University, Fullerton. His expertise includes project management, structural design, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), low-impact development plans (LIDs), and the investigation of wood, steel, and concrete structures, and retaining walls. He has successfully managed construction projects for public works, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Metro, and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), ensuring compliance with project requirements. Mr. Sam’s expertise in forensic engineering focuses on evaluating roofing, building envelopes, and structures affected by fire, wind, rain, snow, vehicular and tree impacts, mudflow, water intrusion, and damage caused by improper grading and drainage issues. He has conducted forensic investigations related to premises liability, including slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall evaluations for parking lots, retail buildings, and residential spaces. Additionally, he has performed inspections to prepare seismic risk assessments for wood, steel, and concrete structures.

Furthermore, he serves as a planning commissioner for the City of Walnut, where he conducts public hearings with the Planning Commission and acts as an advisory board member on planning and development issues. He just completed his service as Chairman of the Planning Commission from 2024 to 2025.