Jake Wiest, Pe
About Jake Wiest, Pe
Jake Wiest is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in performance-based seismic design and tall building design.
Current Role at Arup
Jake Wiest is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup, working in both Sydney, Australia, and New York, United States. His tenure at Arup began in 2012, and he advanced to his current position in 2018. At Arup, he focuses on providing holistic design solutions for various projects as part of the buildings group.
Past Employment Experience
Before his current role, Jake Wiest served as a Structural Engineer at Arup from 2012 to 2018 in New York. He also gained hands-on experience as an Advanced Concrete Grading Assistant at Penn State University in 2012 and as a Structural Intern at AECOM in Arlington, VA, in 2011.
Educational Background
Jake Wiest holds both a Master of Architectural Engineering (MAE) and a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE) from Penn State University, completed between 2007 and 2012. He also has a minor in Architectural Studies. His academic focus areas included structural engineering and architectural engineering.
Specializations and Interests
Jake Wiest specializes in parametric modeling and advanced geometry within structural engineering. He has a particular interest in performance-based seismic design and the design of tall buildings. His expertise extends to a variety of projects including mixed-use towers, museums, sports stadia, and large-scale infrastructure.
Project Involvement
During his career, Jake Wiest has worked on numerous high-profile projects ranging from mixed-use towers to sports stadiums, museums, and large-scale infrastructure projects. His contributions span from the initial schematic design phase through to the construction stage, demonstrating his comprehensive experience in structural engineering.