UNIVERSAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS - Key Persons
Mr. Barakat joined Universal Structural Engineers in 2017. He is a highly skilled structural engineer with a demonstrated track record of executing structural designs and overseeing construction administration across a diverse array of projects. He currently serves as Senior Structural Engineer and Project Manager.
Belinda joined Universal Structural Engineers(USE) in 2014 and currently serves as a Senior Structural Engineer and Project Manager. Over the past 9 years her consistent commitment to technical quality, depth of subject specific knowledge, and effective planning capabilities have been an integral part of USE's success. Her skills are on display in many USE projects. A few highlights are:
the Paradise School District (DSA),
Isaach Sowers Middle School Reconstruction (DSA),
1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley (Commercial),
various improvements at Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara (HCAI).
Ms. Huynh graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering from University of California, San Diego. She is always up for a challenge and ready to meet your structural design needs.
Jeff joined Universal Structural Engineers in 2012. His role as Project Manager and Senior Structural Engineer services many diverse projects with a focus on clear communication with our partners and technical and practical efficiency in design.
His professional experience is composed of many projects throughout California, most notably:
School facilities through the Division of the State Architect (DSA)
Commercial buildings including new construction and structural modification of existing buildings
Hospital improvements and renovations through the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (HCAI, formerly OSHPD).
Mr. Carroll graduated in 2010 from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. He is always excited to build relationships and accomplish shared goals.
Founder and President of Universal Structural Engineers, LLC located in San Mateo, CA. Mr. O'Keefe has over 28 years of experience in the structural engineering field.
His project experiences encompass:
nuclear power plants,
blast design,
commercial building design,
residential design,
earthquake retrofit, and
typhoon design.
Mr. O'Keefe has analyzed and designed retrofits for numerous structures throughout the country. Some of these include:
the Trans-Alaska Pipeline,
Department of Energy facilities
highway overpasses in California,
blast analysis and retrofit of oil refinery structures, and
evaluation of equipment and piping at nuclear power plant facilities in Tennessee, Alabama and New Jersey.