Marcela Medina

Structural Engineer with 8 years of experience in the design and analysis of complex buildings and large-scale infrastructure. Skilled in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and mixed structural systems, including the structural design of houses, stairs, and architectural elements. Experienced in seismic vulnerability assessments, structural pathology, and the development of detailed shop drawings.

Proficient in leading design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, RAM, Tekla Structures, STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, Revit, and AutoCAD. Projects range from hospitals, schools, and universities to historically protected buildings. Currently working on U.S.-based projects, applying international building codes and delivering high-quality structural solutions.

Structural Engineer with 8 years of experience across diverse sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and oil & gas. Proven track record in the U.S. market designing data centers, wood frame systems, CMU, and steel structures. Former structural coordinator and director with expertise in structural analysis, technical supervision, design optimization, and team training. Skilled in developing dynamic foundations, shop drawings, and supporting pipeline infrastructure.

Continuous training in structural engineering with a strong focus on seismic design, concrete and steel structures, and structural software. Certified in the design of buildings with ETABS, SAP2000, and AISC standards. Specialized in post-tensioned concrete, earthquake-resistant design, and structural pathology.

Proficient in software like Revit Structure, Mathcad, RISA-3D, and Tekla. Participated in international seminars and congresses on performance-based seismic engineering, concrete regulations (ACI 318), and vulnerability of heritage buildings. Speaker at the II Structural Update Seminar at Universidad Santo Tomás (2020) on seismic irregularities.