Rory Hamaoka

Licensed California Civil Engineer (PE #72186) and Structural Engineer (SE #5674) with over 15 years of progressive experience in structural design, civil site development, and construction support throughout California. Proven expertise in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, including seismic design, concrete and steel structures, foundation systems, grading, and permitting coordination. Experienced in working directly with architects, contractors, developers, and municipal agencies.

Senior Civil / Structural Engineer at Savi Construction, LLC (2024-04 – 2025-11)

Led design and coordination of structural and cold-formed steel framing systems for residential and commercial building projects.

• Designed steel framing buildings, including beams, columns, joists, studs, and lateral load-resisting systems (moment frames and braced frames)
• Developed detailed steel connection designs (bolted and welded), including base plates, anchor rods, and embedded connections per AISC and CBC requirements
• Prepared, reviewed, and approved shop drawings and fabrication drawings for structural steel framing, ensuring compliance with design intent and project specifications
• Designed and detailed steel stair systems, guardrails, handrails, and miscellaneous metal components for structural and architectural applications
• Coordinated with steel fabricators, detailers, and erection teams to resolve RFIs, fabrication issues, and field conflicts
• Reviewed erection plans and sequencing to ensure constructability and structural integrity during installation
• Provided construction support including field sketches (SKs), revisions, and responses to steel-related design changes
• Ensured compliance with AISC standards, CBC requirements, and project specifications

Engineer at Contra Costa County (2013-09 – 2024-04)

Reviewed and approved structural calculations and shop drawings for steel framing systems in residential and commercial projects.

• Reviewed and approved structural calculations and shop drawings for steel framing systems in residential and commercial projects
• Evaluated steel framing designs, including beams, columns, lateral systems, and connection details for code compliance
• Reviewed fabrication drawings, erection plans, and structural submittals to ensure alignment with CBC and engineering standards
• Performed field inspections of steel construction, including verification of welding, bolting, and framing installation
• Assessed structural modifications, retrofits, and tenant improvements involving steel systems
• Coordinated with contractors, engineers, and property owners to resolve steel-related design and construction issues
• Ensured compliance with local ordinances, CBC, and applicable steel design standards (AISC)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – University of California, Berkeley (1999 – 2003)