Justin Chan
About Justin Chan
Justin Chan serves as the Chief of Staff at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in civil engineering from UC Berkeley and has held various roles in engineering and leadership throughout his career.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Justin Chan has been serving as Chief of Staff at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in launching and re-implementing the ASCE intern program at UC Berkeley. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within ASCE, including Junior Vice President and External Intern, contributing to the organization for a total of over two years. His responsibilities have included maintaining the Cal ASCE website, ensuring effective communication and information dissemination among members.
Education and Expertise
Justin Chan studied Civil Engineering at the UC Berkeley College of Engineering from 2019 to 2023. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. During his time at UC Berkeley, he was actively involved in the Cal Seismic Design Team, serving as an Analysis Module Lead since 2020. This role has allowed him to apply his knowledge in practical settings, focusing on seismic design and analysis.
Background
Justin Chan's professional journey began while he was still in high school, where he worked as a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at Rancho Rinconada Recreation from 2015 to 2019. He graduated from Lynbrook High School in 2019 before pursuing higher education at UC Berkeley. During his time in college, he gained valuable experience as a Project Engineering Intern at XL Construction, where he worked for a total of five months across two internships in 2020 and 2021.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Justin Chan has achieved significant milestones, particularly in his roles at the American Society of Civil Engineers. He successfully launched and re-implemented the ASCE intern program at UC Berkeley, enhancing opportunities for students in the field of civil engineering. Additionally, his leadership in the Cal Seismic Design Team has contributed to important projects focused on seismic safety and engineering design.