Keerthana Kalla, EIT
Redmond
Summary
Structural Engineer at AECOM with experience in designing and analyzing infrastructure projects. Recent Civil Engineering graduate from Seattle University with a specialization in Structural Design and a minor in Management and Math. Passionate about pursuing a Master’s in Structural Engineering to advance technical expertise contribute to innovative, sustainable designs in the sports and entertainment industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor
WTS International
10.2025 - Current
- Guiding aspiring women in transportation, including undergraduates and interns through personal and professional development
- providing mentorship on industry-focused topics such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving
- conducting regular one-on-one meetings with each mentee to discuss challenges, successes and goals.
Structural Engineer I
AECOM
06.2024 - Current
- Supporting structural design and analysis of transportation and infrastructure projects in compliance with WSDOT standards.
- Performing structural calculations and design reviews using engineering software and technical references to ensure accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- Attending coordination meetings, reviewing RFC materials, and addressed client comments in a timely and professional manner.
- Contributing to technical report writing and design documentation, demonstrating
- Effective organization, communication, and time management skills to meet project deadlines and support multidisciplinary collaboration.
Senior Capstone Project – Seismic Retrofit of Villa Apartments
Seattle University
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked on the seismic evaluation and retrofit of an affordable housing building with guidance from Degenkolb Engineers as the technical liaisons.
- Conducted structural analysis to evaluate compliance with Seattle Existing Building Code (SEBC), focusing on whether the building meets the A-6 criteria for retrofit classification.
- Desiged a brace frame system to ensure the building’s existing chevron-brace frame qualifies as a brace frame according to the Special Methods A1 provisions in SEBC.
- Coordinated with our client, Community Roots Housing, to align retrofit strategies with funding and regulatory needs.
2023 Designer Intern II
King County
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborating with discipline lead engineer to updating standard details, general drawings, symbols, tables, and abbreviation sheets.
- Developing design drawing sets for capital projects by incorporating engineering red line markups using CAD software, resulting in the accurate and detailed visual representation of project plans.
- Utilizing lidar scanning technology to capture 3D point cloud data files of wastewater facilities enabling more efficient and effective facility management and maintenance.
- Communicating and collaborating with various within WTD: Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Asset Management, GIS, and Environmental teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Structural Design | Minor: Management And Math
Seattle University
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
- Revit
- Civil 3D
- Written and verbal communication
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Organization
- Sap 2000
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microstation
Certification
- EIT
- FEMA – Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699
- FEMA - Introduction to Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings
- LEED Green Associate
Timeline
Mentor
WTS International
10.2025 - Current
Senior Capstone Project – Seismic Retrofit of Villa Apartments
Seattle University
09.2024 - 06.2025
Structural Engineer I
AECOM
06.2024 - Current
2023 Designer Intern II
King County
06.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Structural Design | Minor: Management And Math
Seattle University