Seth Wolfe, Pe
About Seth Wolfe, Pe
Seth Wolfe is the Principal and Buildings Practice Leader at Arup in New York City, leading a team of 140 professionals with a focus on innovative and sustainable design.
Career at Arup
Seth Wolfe serves as the Principal, Buildings Practice Leader at Arup, based in New York, New York. He took on this role in 2019. Prior to his current position, he held the title of Principal, New Jersey Office Leader at Arup from 2007 to 2019. His tenure at the company dates back to 1995 when he started as a Structural Engineer, a role he held until 2000. His extensive experience at Arup spans various leadership and engineering roles over multiple decades.
Educational Background
Seth Wolfe holds a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, with a focus on Structural Engineering, from Penn State University, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he studied at the University of Leeds. His solid educational foundation has played a significant role in shaping his career in structural engineering and practice leadership.
Academic Roles
Seth Wolfe has served in adjunct professorial roles at notable institutions. He was an Adjunct Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2016 and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture at Columbia University from 2013 to 2015. These positions highlight his commitment to education and his desire to impart knowledge to the next generation of engineers and architects.
Previous Experience
Before his current tenure at Arup, Seth Wolfe worked at Weidlinger Associates, Inc. as an Associate Structural Engineer from 2000 to 2007. His career began at Arup as a Structural Engineer from 1995 to 2000 in New York, New York. These roles provided him with a broad foundation in structural engineering and leadership.
Leadership and Expertise
In his role as Principal, Buildings Practice Leader at Arup, Seth Wolfe leads a team of 140 professionals. He focuses on developing structures that enhance project architecture through innovative materials and sustainable design. Additionally, he serves as an Expert Witness consultant, providing his expertise in claims against design engineers and architects. His leadership and technical proficiency are integral to the success of the buildings practice at Arup.