October 30, 2002

Berger/ABAM

Jerrod McCann recently joined Berger/ABAM Engineers in Federal Way. McCann has eight years experience in inspection, construction and field engineering for waterfront and marine projects. His background includes diving experience performing condition surveys and inspections for piers, dolphins, terminals, bridges, seawalls, traveling water screens, intake bays and water gates. Prior to joining Berger/ABAM, McCann served as field services and engineering technician for a consulting engineering firm.

Julia Walton joined the Federal Way headquarters as planning and environmental manager. Walton has 20 years experience with urban planning and design experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. Her background in both planning and architecture enables her to understand and communicate how plans and options translate into the built environment and how to use successful physical designs as a template for public policy.

Carlos Ospina is also new in the Federal Way headquarters. Ospina has 10 years of experience in structural engineering for residential and industrial buildings, and transportation facilities. He has experience in analysis, design and destructive testing of full-scale structural concrete members; structural concrete design theory; and the use of advanced composite materials to repair or rehabilitate concrete structures. Ospina was a bridge engineer for Canadian National Railways.

Berger/ABAM offers services in project management, civil and structural engineering, environmental planning and documentation, and construction management and support.