Allan Olson
About Allan Olson
Allan Olson is a Senior Structural Engineer with extensive experience in structural design and analysis, currently working at Arup in London and serving on the NCSEA Publications Committee in Chicago.
Professional Experience in Structural Engineering
Allan Olson is a Senior Structural Engineer with extensive experience in the field, currently serving at Arup in London, United Kingdom, since 2007. He plays a key role in the structural design and analysis of various projects. Allan is also a member of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Publications Committee in Chicago, Illinois, contributing since 2013. His career includes significant roles such as Chairman of the Publications Committee and Editor in Chief at the Structural Engineers Association of New York from 2011 to 2013.
Academic Contributions in Architecture and Engineering
Allan Olson has a rich history in academia, having served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation from 2012 to 2015. His academic contributions extend back to his roles as a Teaching Assistant at Cornell University from 2006 to 2007, and at Johns Hopkins University from 2004 to 2006, where he supported the delivery of engineering education to students.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Allan Olson has pursued a robust educational pathway, obtaining a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Real Estate and Finance from NYU Stern School of Business between 2012 and 2014. Allan also holds a Master of Engineering from Cornell University, achieved in 2007, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, completed in 2006.
Specialized Expertise in Structural Engineering
Allan Olson specializes in parametric workflows and tackling unique design challenges in structural engineering. His expertise encompasses the structural design of miscellaneous and ornamental metals and tension structures. He is experienced in elastic, inelastic/non-linear, and dynamic analysis, capable of addressing complex structural requirements. Allan focuses on significant public and private buildings, overseeing all design phases from Concept to Construction Administration.
Early Career and Internships
Allan Olson's early career includes roles that provided a foundational understanding of construction and engineering. His internships at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company as a Construction Management Intern from 2004 to 2006 and his brief position as an International Education Intern at Northfield Mount Hermon School in 2006 contributed to his practical knowledge in the field.