Richard Anderson, P.E.
About Richard Anderson, P.E.
Richard Anderson, P.E., is a Structural Engineer at Arup in Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in civil and structural engineering from Northeastern University.
Current Role at Arup
Richard Anderson, P.E., is currently working as a Structural Engineer at Arup in Boston, Massachusetts. He joined the firm in 2022. As part of his role at Arup, he has been involved in designing and evaluating structural systems for various projects. His expertise includes working with complex structural frameworks and ensuring their compliance with industry standards.
Experience at WSP
Before joining Arup, Richard Anderson worked at WSP as an Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at WSP in Boston, MA, he contributed to several key projects, providing structural engineering solutions and consulting services. His responsibilities included project management, structural analysis, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
Early Career and Internships
Richard Anderson has a diverse background in structural and geotechnical engineering, having completed multiple internships and co-op positions. In 2017, he served as a Structural Engineering Co-op with L.A. Fuess Partners for six months. Prior to that, he worked at GEI Consultants, Inc. in Woburn, MA as a Geotechnical Design Co-op in 2016. Additionally, he holds experience as a Survey Engineering Intern at Eversource Energy in Berlin, CT, and a Co-op at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. in Waltham, MA, both completed in 2015.
Education and Degrees
Richard Anderson completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering with a Concentration in Structural Engineering from Northeastern University. He studied at Northeastern from 2013 to 2018, where he developed a robust foundation in structural analysis, design principles, and civil engineering practices.