KATE O'BRIEN, P.E.
Civil/Structural Engineering
We specialize in structural design for new and existing residential and small commercial properties.





Lake Malibou Residence. Architect, ISB Design Group. Extensive 3 phase remodeling of existing SFD

4641 Canoga, SFD. Architect: ICAP Development Corporation


Lake Malibou Residence. Architect, ISB Design Group. Extensive 3 phase remodeling of existing SFD
SOME TYPICAL JOBS
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS
Creation of calculations to check stability of and resistance to wind uplift of solar panels, both roof and ground mounted, for commercial and residential locations
CELL PHONE TOWER INSTALLATIONS
California
Review and design of telephone pole installations (new and existing) for additional cell phone equipment (ongoing)
EICHLER/MACKEY HOME SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROJECT
Mountain View, CA
Developing seismic strengthening details while preserving charm of Eichler and Mackey homes.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY CELL TOWER REVIEW
Stanford, CA
Review of 18 (E) buildings for addition of cell phone towers and related equipment.
LAKESHORE DRIVE RESIDENCE REMODEL
Lake Malibou, CA
Structural calculations and details for extensive 3 phased remodel of (E) residence at shore of lake.
FIRE STATION #23
Oak View, CA
New, 2-story CMU block structure
BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
TUTORING FACILITY
East Palo Alto, CA
Structural calculations and details for construction of new 2 story facility.
ST. MARY MAGDELENE’S CHURCH
CONVENT RESTORATION
Camarillo, CA
Conversion of old convent into office space. Original structure was from the 1930’s, with subsequent modifications.
ANGELSTAR BUILDING
Morgan Hill, CA
Remodel existing 5000 SF URM/wood frame warehouse. Project included seismic upgrade of URM with new moment and braced frames.
WHITE CAP DRIVE RESIDENCE REMODEL Ventura, California
Add new second story to an existing residence, and convert existing patio to a new home office with curved windows.
Note: this project was submitted to Sunset Magazine for the AIA/Western Home Award.
OTHER SERVICES
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Seismic investigations of existing commercial and residential properties:
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On-site investigations.
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Prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations.
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Traffic Control Plan Review
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
B.S.C.E.T., 1985, Cogswell College,
San Francisco, California
Civil Registrations:
C49498 (California)
50595 (Arizona)
022867 (Nevada)
DUNS#942847393








