Professional Biography
Patrick Staron 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 spent six years working for a marine design and construction firm providing him with extensive design experience in marine and coastal environments. Contact Patrick Staron for expert consultation on forensic investigations and structural repair solutions.
Credentials & Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Doctor of Philosphy (PhD)
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
- Director, Engineering | YA Engineering Services | 2023 - Current
- Senior Regional Supervisor | YA Engineering Services | 2021 - 2023
- Senior Project Manager | YA Engineering Services | 2019 - 2021
- Senior Engineer | Bellingham Marine Industries | 2013 - 2019
- Graduate Researcher | Montana State University | 2007 - 2013
- Associate III | Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc. | 2000 - 2007
Practices & Skillsets
- Failure Analysis
- Marine Structures
Education
- Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Montana State University
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Affiliations
- International Code Council (ICC)
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Professional Licenses
- Professional Engineer - Alaska - License #CE-158844
- Professional Engineer (Structural) - Hawaii - License #PE-12589
- Professional Engineer - Idaho - License #19930
- Professional Engineer - Washington - License #51275