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Reina Inouye, PE, SE

Honolulu

Summary

Experienced structural engineer focused on client engagement and construction administration. Known for effective problem-solving and cross-discipline coordination, contributing to successful project completions in a variety of project sectors.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate, Structural Engineer

KPFF San Francisco Office
03.2006 - 05.2025

Contributed to the structural design of residential, medical, and retail projects. Coordinated design efforts across multiple project disciplines to ensure project alignment. Provided construction administration services to facilitate project execution and compliance. Engaged with clients from schematic design through completion, aligning project outcomes with goals. Resolved engineering challenges daily to support contractors in maintaining construction schedules.

Sample Project Experience:

Marin General Hospital

The Marin General Hospital replacement building is a four-story steel-framed building over a one-story partial basement level totaling approximately 260,000 sq. ft.

UCSD Pepper Canyon West Student Housing

The Pepper Canyon West Student Housing project is an upper-division housing development on the UCSD campus that accommodates up to 1,400 tenants. It consists of two similar buildings placed adjacent to one another. Each individual building consists of a six-level ribbon-like structure which adjoins a seismically separated 23-story tower.

750 Golden Gate Avenue

750 Golden Gate Ave is a 9-story building that will provide 171 units of low-income residential housing.

TCC 120 East Grand Garage

TCC 120 East Grand Garage is an 8-story concrete garage. The project was taken through the permit process and then put on hold.

Design Engineer

KPFF Seattle Office
06.2004 - 02.2006
  • Designed structural systems and prepared construction documents for various projects.
  • Collaborated with architects to optimize building designs.
  • Coordinated with contractors during construction phases.

Design Engineer

KPFF San Francisco Office
09.1999 - 02.2004
  • Designed structural systems and prepared construction documents for various projects.

Education

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
12-1997

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-1996

Skills

  • Structural design
  • Construction administration
  • Cross-discipline coordination
  • Client engagement
  • Problem resolution
  • Team collaboration

Registrations

  • Registered Structural Engineer CA #S5360
  • Registered Civil Engineer CA #C61401

Timeline

Associate, Structural Engineer

KPFF San Francisco Office
03.2006 - 05.2025

Design Engineer

KPFF Seattle Office
06.2004 - 02.2006

Design Engineer

KPFF San Francisco Office
09.1999 - 02.2004

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles
Reina Inouye, PE, SE