Amber Corsen, P.E.

Background

Mrs. Amber Corsen holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Portland State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Her professional background is primarily centered around the structural analysis and evaluations of existing buildings, encompassing forensic investigations, remediation design for structurally distressed buildings, seismic evaluations and retrofits, renovations, and consultation services for litigated matters. She possesses a wealth of expertise in analyzing existing buildings, developing material testing plans, and interpreting test results to identify construction defects and design flaws.

In addition to her proficiency in existing building analysis, Mrs. Corsen is adept at structural design for new construction buildings, utilizing a variety of construction materials such as wood, concrete, steel, masonry, and cold-formed steel. She has performed structural plan reviews for local jurisdictions and conducted structural peer reviews, which included the examination of structural plans, calculations, and written reports.

Mrs. Corsen excels in project management, guiding projects from the design phase to construction completion. She collaborates closely with design teams, contractors, and owners, offering comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle. Her responsibilities span from addressing (RFIs) and reviewing shop drawing submittals to conducting structural site visits, generating as-built drawings, and promptly addressing field inquiries and on-site design modifications.