Professional Biography
Kienan Dalesandro, PE, MS, is a Senior Project Manager at YA Group specializing in condition assessment and forensic evaluation of structures. He has expertise in structural design for transportation infrastructure, multi-story buildings, and remediation projects using steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
Mr. Dalesandro’s forensic work includes investigating damage to buildings from vehicle impact, moisture infiltration, building envelope issues, fire, tornadoes, earthquakes, wind, and foundation movement. He is an EIFS Certified Industry Professional and holds PE licensure in 12 states.
Mr. Dalesandro earned a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg.
Credentials & Certifications
- Master of Science (MS)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
Representative Consulting Assignments
- Mansfield University — Structural and building envelope wind evaluation of low -slope roof uplift and slate tile roof displacement
- Holy Cross Abbey — Multi-building roof storm damage assessment
- Wellspan Family Medicine — Structural vehicle impact evaluation
- The Kiski School — Structural tree impact evaluation
- Structural assessments of numerous residential and commercial buildings exposed to fire
- St. Louis Board of Education — Evaluation of tornado damage
- Hillside Seasonal Services — Commercial roof failure resulting from snow loads
- Soo Line Railroad — Assessment of Bridge Impact Damage
Professional Experience
- Senior Project Manager | YA Group | 2026 - Current
- Project Manager | YA Engineering Services | 2024 - 2026
- Professional Forensic Engineer | Barry Isett & Associates | 2022 - 2024
- Structural Engineer in Training | Stantec | 2019 - 2022
Practices & Skillsets
- Condition Assessment
- Failure Analysis
- Roofing
- Structural Analysis
Publications and Presentations
- Durability of Internally Cured Concrete with Reclaimed Sands - A Thesis in Civil Engineering (March 2020)
Education
- Master of Science (MS), Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Affiliations
- AISC
- ASCE
- NCSEA
Professional Licenses
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Pennsylvania - License #PE095465
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Georgia - License #PE053019
- Professional Engineer (PE) - South Carolina - License #43352
- Professional Engineer (PE) - North Carolina - License #059271
- Professional Engineer (PE) - New Jersey - License #24GE06162400
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Florida - License #100201
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Delaware - License #30681
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Maryland - License #64527
- Professional Engineer (PE) - West Virginia - License #27263
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Missouri - License #PE-2025021601
- Professional Engineer (PE) - New York - License #111898
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Virginia - License #71231