Lucas Whitesell, Pe
About Lucas Whitesell, Pe
Lucas Whitesell is a structural engineer with expertise in seismic risk assessments and experience in the OSHPD design review process for hospitals in California.
Current Title and Employer
Lucas Whitesell currently holds the position of Structural Engineer at Arup, based in San Francisco, California. He has been with the company since 2015.
Previous Experience as Commissioner
From 2019 to 2020, Lucas Whitesell served as a Commissioner at the Seattle Design Commission. During his one-year tenure, he contributed to various design and construction projects in Seattle, providing his expertise on structural engineering matters.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Lucas Whitesell holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2010 to 2014.
Early Career and Internships
Lucas Whitesell gained early career experience through several internships. In 2013, he worked as a Structural Engineering Intern at Parsons Brinckerhoff in Seattle, WA. Other internships include working as a Project Coordination Intern at KPFF Consulting Engineers in 2012 and as a Bridge Inspection Intern at David Evans and Associates, Inc. in 2011.
Research Experience
Between 2012 and 2014, Lucas Whitesell worked as a Structural Research Assistant at the University of Washington. During this period, he focused on various research projects that provided him with a solid foundation in structural engineering research methodologies.
Specific Areas of Expertise
Lucas Whitesell specializes in seismic risk and resilience assessments of large building portfolios. He is experienced with the OSHPD design review process for hospitals in California and has technical skills in 3D geometry manipulation using Rhino and Grasshopper. Additionally, he has worked on the structural design of a public ferry terminal building in a high wind zone and has conducted footfall vibration analysis for serviceability.