Professional Biography
Tevye Ramazzini is a Senior Project Manager at YA Group and a Civil Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the engineering field, specializing in structural engineering and construction engineering projects. He is responsible for performing structural forensic inspections across commercial, municipal, industrial, and residential properties and contributes to the development of high‑quality technical assessments. He is knowledgeable in residential construction from firsthand experience in the industry.
Tevye has extensive background experience in retrofitting existing structures and conducting forensic analysis related to structural damage, conditional assessments, and repair recommendations. His work includes contributions to award‑winning rehabilitation and restoration projects. He has designed structural systems for a wide range of building types and materials, including wood, concrete, and steel, and has supported complex engineering assignments requiring detailed evaluation and precision.
Tevye’s additional expertise includes unmanned aerial assessments as a licensed remote pilot with the Federal Aviation Administration. He is fluent in five languages—English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese—which strengthens his ability to collaborate across diverse project teams. He is also an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Credentials & Certifications
- Professional Engineer
- FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Representative Consulting Assignments
- Metal Building | Wind and Hail Damage — Determine the extent, if any, of damage associated with wind or hail to the metal roof and walls of the building.
- Metal Commercial Buildings | Hurricane Laura and Delta - Wind and Flood Damage — Determine what damage, if any, was caused by wind-related damage or flood-related damage.
- Commercial Building | Hurricane Ida — Determine the extend of wind-related damage caused by Hurricane Ida.
- Residential | Wind and/or Hail Damage — Determine the extent, if any, of wind and/or hail damage to the residence.
- Residential | Foundation Damage — Inspection to determine the cause of foundation damage, if any, to the structure.
Professional Experience
- Senior Project Manager | YA Engineering Services | 2024 - Current
- Residential Contractor | Sole Proprietor | 2005 - Current
- Principal Engineer | SDII Global LLC | 2023 - 2024
- Project Engineer | Envista Forensics | 2018 - 2023
- Civil Engineer I.E. | AECOM LLC | 2017 - 2018
- Civil Engineer I.E. | Kyle Associates LLC | 2008 - 2017
Practices & Skillsets
- Historic Preservation
- Roofing
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Training Courses
- Tornado Risks and Hazards in Southeastern U.S.A.
- Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
- Stability Analysis of Concrete Structures
- Ethical Issues in Forensic Engineering
- Safety Fundamentals for Bridge Inspections
Affiliations
- Louisiana Home Builders Association
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- Louisiana Society of Engineers
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Professional Licenses
- Professional Civil Engineer - Alabama - License #40181
- Professional Civil Engineer - Louisiana - License #42636
- Professional Civil Engineer - Florida - License #95600
- Professional Civil Engineer - Texas - License #137028
- Professional Civil Engineer - Mississippi - License #30784
- Licensed Residential Contractor - Louisiana - License #87087
- Licensed Unmanned Remote Pilot-Federal Aviation Administration - License #4862970
- Professional Civil Engineer - Kansas - License #30831
- Professional Civil Engineer - South Carolina - License #43331
- Professional Civil Engineer - Arkansas - License #22974
- Professional Civil Engineer - Missouri - License #PE-2025017406