Professional Biography
Michael Goldenberg is a Project Manager at YA Group with experience in structural design, facade design, and forensic building envelope investigations.
Michael has extensive experience in the design of steel, timber, and post-tensioned concrete structures, with an emphasis on seismic design. His facade experience includes the design of aluminum, glass, and FRP systems, as well as the evaluation and selection of facade systems to optimize structural performance, thermal efficiency, and energy performance.
In addition, Michael has structural and architectural forensic experience related to the building envelope, including investigations involving water intrusion and facade collapse. His work reflects a multidisciplinary understanding of enclosure performance and failure mechanisms within building systems.
Credentials & Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Master of Science (MS)
- CAL OSHA Certification - 10 Hour
Representative Consulting Assignments
- High Rise Condominium | Treasure Island, FL | Hurricane Damage Assessment — Evaluation of damage to high rise condominium complex from Hurricane Helene including wind damage to fenestrations, interior moisture intrusion, and exterior roofing and cladding damage.
- High Rise Hotel | Tampa, FL | Hurricane Damage Assessment — Evaluation of damage to high rise hotel structure from Hurricane Milton including wind damage to fenestrations, interior moisture intrusion, and exterior roofing and cladding damage.
- Residential Apartment Complex | San Francisco, CA | Construct Defect Evaluation — Evaluation of alleged construction defects, primarily regarding exterior building envelope at a 4 story, brand-new apartment complex.
- Wood Framed Residential Building | San Francisco, CA | Roof Collapse Assessment — Evaluation of structural damage to single family home following collapse of the roof.
- Log Cabin | Quincy, CA | Snow Damage Assessment — Evaluation of snow damage to single-family log cabin.
- Masonry Wood Structure | Susanville, CA | Fire Damage Assessment — Evaluation of fire damage to an office building.
- Residential Apartment Complex | San Jose, CA | Fire Damage Assessment — Evaluation of fire damage to a six units in a wood-framed multi-family apartment complex.
- Wood Framed Residential Building | San Francisco, CA | Water Intrusion Assessment — Evaluation of water damage, including cause & origin, to single family home following collapse of the roof.
Professional Experience
- Project Manager | YA Group | 2026 - Current
- Senior Associate | YA Engineering Services | 2024 - 2026
- Facade Engineer | Thornton Tomassetti | 2022 - 2024
- Structural Designer | Buehler Engineering | 2020 - 2022
Practices & Skillsets
- Failure Analysis
- Roofing
- Seismic Evaluations and Retrofit Design
- Structural Analysis
- Water Leakage Testing and Analysis
- Condition Assessment
Education
- Master of Science (MS), Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California
Professional Licenses
- California - License #96510
- Nevada - License #033401