
Mario Morales
Director of Specialty Engineering for Structural Components Division
Education
Mario obtained his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute JAE in Cuba. He joined Eastern Engineering Group in 2017 becoming the head of the Specialty Engineering Division.
He has broad experience designing systems and connections attached to existing buildings where innovative solutions are required to meet codes and standards. He is proficient in computer software for structural design of structures and components such as Enercalc, ETABS, Staad-Pro, SAFE, PCAWall, Mathcad. Additionally, Mr. Morales has received specific training in pre-fabricated structural systems in Geneva, Switzerland, which gave him the skills to come up with outside-the-box alternatives.
Professional Experience
Mr. Morales has over 21 years of experience in the structural design of buildings and structural components of buildings such as Windows and Doors, Railings, Stairs, Canopies, among others. He is also an experienced structural inspector, including inspections for threshold buildings. His design capabilities include a wide variety of construction materials such as reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry, aluminum, stainless steel, structural glass and composite structures.