Masoud Ghahremannejad Ph.d., P.e.

Masoud Ghahremannejad, Ph.D., P.E. has over 9 years of experience in various roles within the field of structural engineering. Masoud is currently working as a Structural Engineer/Project Manager at Freese and Nichols since February 2020. In this role, they manage interdisciplinary projects, supervises structural engineering in the Western Gulf Coast Region, and leads the design of federal and state projects. Masoud is also involved in the structural design of architectural buildings, hydraulic structures, flood protection systems, intake structures, pump stations, bridges, and other structures. Masoud provides construction specifications, mentors young engineers, and participates in budgeting and fee estimation.

Prior to their current position, they worked as a Structural Engineer at AECOM from October 2018 to February 2020. Before that, they served as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Arlington from January 2015 to October 2018. In this role, they conducted experimental investigations, performed finite element analysis, inspected sewer pipeline systems, and conducted regression analysis. Masoud also taught graduate and undergraduate courses and conducted nonlinear finite element analysis.

Earlier in their career, they worked as a Project Manager at Fardafan Pars Consulting Engineers in 2014, a Structural Engineer at Zelzeleh Mohaseb Consulting Engineers from February 2012 to January 2014, and a Structural Designer at Parsian Saze Technical Office from May 2011 to February 2012. In these roles, they gained experience in modeling, analysis, and design of reinforced concrete and steel buildings, as well as preparing structural calculations reports and drawings.

Overall, Masoud Ghahremannejad has a diverse background in structural engineering, with experience in project management, design, analysis, mentoring, and teaching.

Masoud Ghahremannejad, Ph.D., P.E. obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tabriz between 2005 and 2009. Masoud continued their education with a Master of Science in Structural Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic from 2009 to 2011. Following this, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Structural Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington from 2015 to 2018.

In addition to their academic achievements, Masoud Ghahremannejad has obtained multiple certifications related to their profession. Masoud received the title of Professional Engineer (PE) from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers in June 2019. Masoud also holds the certification of Engineer in Training (EIT) from the same board, acquired in June 2017. Moreover, they have obtained Professional Engineer (PE) licenses from various other institutions, such as the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs-Office of Consumer Protection, Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS), Florida Board of Professional Engineers, Arkansas Board of Professional Examination and Licensing System, and North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors between 2021 and 2022. Additionally, they have a Certification of Confined Space Entry Training, complying with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146, obtained from 360training.com in March 2017.