Amit Sudhir Joshi, Ms, Pe
About Amit Sudhir Joshi, Ms, Pe
Amit Sudhir Joshi is a Senior Dam Safety Engineer at the California Department of Water Resources and serves as the Professional Development Chair at the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and extensive experience in transportation and civil engineering.
Current Role at American Society of Civil Engineers
Amit Sudhir Joshi serves as the Professional Development Chair at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since November 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing professional development opportunities for civil engineers within the organization. He also holds the position of Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Chair for the Los Angeles Chapter, contributing to the advancement of structural engineering practices in the region.
Education and Expertise
Amit Joshi earned his Master's degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California, Davis, studying from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune, completed between 2004 and 2008. His academic background is complemented by expertise in hydraulics, earthquake engineering, and geotechnical engineering, as well as proficiency in bridge design software such as CSiBridge and MIDAS.
Professional Experience at Caltrans
Amit Joshi has extensive experience with Caltrans, where he worked in various capacities as a Transportation Engineer. His roles included positions in Traffic Operations, Office of Geotechnical Design South, Office of Structure Construction, and Office of Bridge Design South, spanning from 2012 to 2020. His work involved project management and programming skills in the public sector, contributing to significant transportation projects in California.
Research and Early Career
Amit Joshi began his career as a Graduate Research Assistant at UC Davis from 2010 to 2011. He also worked as a Design Engineer at Tata Bluescope Steel in Pune, India, for 11 months in 2008-2009. His early experiences laid a foundation for his subsequent roles in civil engineering, particularly in structural and transportation engineering.