Ryan McKinney Pe, Se

Ryan McKinney, PE, SE has a diverse work experience in the field of structural engineering. Ryan is currently working as the Director of Engineering at SME Steel Contractors and DuraFuse Frames, starting in August 2020. Prior to that, they worked at KATERRA as a Senior Engineer II from December 2017 to August 2020.

Before joining KATERRA, Ryan was employed at Swenson Say Faget as a Project Engineer from January 2014 to December 2017. Their responsibilities included managing and providing direction to design teams for high-end residential and custom designs. Additionally, they prepared contractual proposals for clients, ensuring excellent customer relationship management.

From June 2011 to January 2014, Ryan worked at Magnusson Klemencic Associates as a Design Engineer. During this time, they contributed to various large-scale projects such as a six-story hospital and two themed office parks. Ryan performed gravity and lateral designs for different material types and structural systems, including steel, concrete, and composite slabs, as well as concrete shear walls, steel moment frames, and steel braced frames.

Overall, Ryan McKinney has a strong background in structural engineering with experience in design, management, and customer relations.

Ryan McKinney, PE, SE completed their education in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering. Ryan obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Washington in 2010, and later pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in the same field, graduating in 2011 from the same university.

In addition to their educational background, McKinney has also obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional qualifications. Ryan became a Professional Engineer (PE) through the Washington State Department of Licensing in August 2015 and also received the same designation from the California Department of Consumer Affairs in April 2013. Subsequently, in October 2016, McKinney attained the title of Structural Engineer (SE) from the Washington State Department of Licensing. Most recently, in July 2021, they acquired the Structural Engineer (SE) certification from the California Department of Consumer Affairs.