James Karalekas P.e.

James Karalekas, P.E. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several companies and roles. James is currently employed at CONSOR Engineers as a Senior Project Manager. Prior to this, they worked at Collins Engineers, Inc. for seven years as a Senior Engineer, where they specialized in bridge inspections, including underwater assessments and maintenance. James also managed sub-consultants and handled cost proposals for bridge repair design and inspection contracts.

Before joining Collins Engineers, Inc., James worked at Infrastructure Engineers, Inc. as a Team Leader and Project Manager for a year. James also gained valuable experience at Ayres Associates, where they served as a Structural Engineer, Certified Bridge Inspector, and Commercial Diver. In this role, they conducted both underwater and above-water inspections of various structures such as bridges, dams, and parking garages.

James's career started at Hydrex as a Commercial Diver, where they honed their skills in underwater operations. James then worked as a Civil Engineer at Fuss & O'Neill and an Engineer at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.

Throughout their career, James Karalekas has demonstrated expertise in bridge inspections, project management, structural engineering, and commercial diving.

James Karalekas, P.E. began their education in 2002 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering. James successfully completed this degree in 2007. In 2009, James attended the Commercial Diving Academy, where they specialized in Air/Mixed Gas Commercial Diving. Additionally, they have also completed a course at the NHI (National Highway Institute), although specific details regarding the time frame and field of study are unavailable.