Nick Trombetta PhD, Pe, Se
About Nick Trombetta PhD, Pe, Se
Nick Trombetta, PhD, PE, SE, is a Senior Structural Engineer at Arup in Los Angeles, specializing in complex and design-driven architecture with a focus on commercial construction and atypical structures.
Current Position at Arup
Nick Trombetta PhD, Pe, Se currently holds the position of Senior Structural Engineer at Arup. Since 2019, he has been working in the Los Angeles, California office. At Arup, he specializes in complex and design-driven architecture, focusing particularly on commercial construction and atypical structures.
Previous Experience at KL&A, Inc. Engineers and Builders
Before joining Arup, Nick Trombetta worked at KL&A, Inc. Engineers and Builders in two key roles. From 2018 to 2019, he served as a Structural Engineer in Golden, Colorado. Prior to that, he was a Structural Designer from 2014 to 2018 in the Greater Denver Area. His experience at KL&A allowed him to hone his skills in structural engineering and design.
Academic Background and Research Roles
Nick Trombetta has a significant academic background complemented by research roles. He studied Structural Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, earning a Ph.D. from 2010 to 2013 and an M.S. from 2008 to 2010. During his time at UC San Diego, he worked as a Graduate Student Researcher and Teaching Assistant for five years. Prior to that, he completed his B.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Virginia from 2004 to 2008, where he also served as a Teaching Assistant.
Early Career Internships
Nick Trombetta's early career includes several important internships. In 2007, he was a Research Intern at UC Berkeley's Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) for two months. In 2006, he interned at the University of Cincinnati under the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates. He also interned in the same program at the University of Virginia from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as a Summer Intern, Project Manager's Assistant at Ahern & Associates, Inc. in Piqua, Ohio in 2006.
Professional Engineering Licenses
Nick Trombetta holds professional engineering licenses as a PE (Professional Engineer) and SE (Structural Engineer). These credentials underscore his expertise and commitment to the field of structural engineering. His licensure supports his qualifications and ability to tackle complex engineering challenges in the commercial construction sector.