Felipe Vernaza
About Felipe Vernaza
Felipe Vernaza is a Noise and Vibration Engineer at Hatch, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in environmental noise prediction, noise barrier design, and provides design input for various projects.
Work at Hatch
Felipe Vernaza has been employed at Hatch as a Noise and Vibration Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on environmental noise prediction and modeling, as well as noise barrier design, ensuring optimal alignment and height. His responsibilities include providing functional design input for site access, driveways, loading areas, and parking garages. He actively participates in report and technical writing, chairs meetings, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, he performs partition acoustical performance testing and monitors noise and vibration levels in the field.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Hatch, Felipe Vernaza worked at MMM Group in various capacities. He served as a Designer for three months in 2008 and as a Transportation Planning Student for three months in 2007. He also gained experience as a Summer Student at the City of Toronto, contributing to the Toronto Street Furniture Inventory Programme in 2006. Furthermore, he was an Assistant Language Teacher with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Felipe Vernaza studied Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc) from 2004 to 2008. He also attended École Secondaire Étienne-Brûlé from 1998 to 2004. His expertise includes proficiency in engineering software such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, Cadna/A, and CorelDRAW, which he utilizes for data management and analysis in his engineering projects.
Professional Responsibilities
In his current role, Felipe Vernaza trains and supervises staff, ensuring effective team performance. He prepares proposals and manages client expectations, while also peer reviewing, certifying, and inspecting the implementation of noise control recommendations. His involvement in functional design input and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams highlights his commitment to delivering comprehensive engineering solutions.