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Zohaib A. Alvi, M.Eng., P.E., ENV-SP, DFE
80 Orville Drive, Suite 100
Bohemia, New York 11716
631-746-5943
[email protected]
Curriculum Vitae

Summary of Qualifications
I am a Civil, Structural, and Forensic Engineering Consultant, and Principal of za/engineering. I am a graduate of State
University of New York, Farmingdale State College, and have dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural
Technology and Construction Management Engineering Technology (ETAC-ABET Accredited Programs). I also have an
Engineering Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, completed a Master of Engineering program in Engineering
Management at University of Buffalo in February 2023. I am a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and maintain
licensure in multiple states. I have extensive experience in in evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing structures
and historic buildings, I perform progress inspection and special inspections, and I am skilled in the structural design of
new commercial and residential structures. I am a Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (DFE), as awarded NON-MEDICAL RESUMES
by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, under the requisites accredited by the Council on Engineering & Scientific
Specialty Boards.
I am also highly experienced in forensic investigations and evaluations, to determine the cause and origin of structural
deficiencies, damage following accidents, weather-related damage, slips, trips, and falls, and other concerns. I also have
experience in verifying construction compliance with applicable building codes and contract specifications, evaluating
impact of construction errors, change orders, and damages during construction, along with evaluating job site safety
concerns. I have also facilitated seminars for professional organizations for continuing education credits.
I am an active member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the National Academy of Forensic
Engineers (NAFE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) and maintain membership with the
American Society of Professional Engineers (ASCE), the National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE),
and the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers (IABSE), among others.

Ongoing Professional Experience
ZA Consulting Engineering Services PLLC d/b/a za/engineering
Bohemia, New York
Principal and Owner
August 2016 to Present
I am the Principal and Owner of za/engineering, a boutique structural engineering consultancy with a strong focus on
forensic engineering, along with the evaluation, repair, reuse, and preservation of existing structures. za/engineering is
located in the heart of Long Island, New York, but operates throughout the country. In addition to structural engineering
consulting, za/engineering provides services such as building consultation and property condition assessments.
za/engineering engages in projects for municipal, state, and federal governments, various public agencies, contractors,
and private owners. za/engineering is also a New York City approved Special Inspection Agency. I participate in the
entire process of a project, from pre-planning, to design, along with construction, administration, inspections, and close-
out. za/engineering’s forensic investigation services related to structural and non-structural failures (such as slips, trips,
and falls, and construction disputes) to determine cause, nature, effect, required remedial actions, and to apply
engineering methods and analysis techniques to those failures and/or defects. I also provide expert witness services,
including authoring reports and affidavits for court cases, and providing expert testimony.

Forcon International
Red Hill, Pennsylvania
Structural Engineering Consultant
August 2021 to Present
I am a part-time structural engineering consultant for Forcon International, where I conduct forensic engineering
investigations and provide expert witness services as they relate to my areas of expertise.

Global Forensic Engineers
Parsippany, New Jersey
Senior Engineering Consultant
August 2022 to Present
I am a part-time senior engineering consultant for Global Forensic Engineers, where I provide forensic engineering
services related to my areas of expertise. I also provide them with engineering business-related services.

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