Colleen Nichols, PE

Structural Engineer/Project Manager
colleenn@livermoreae.com

Colleen joined Livermore Architecture and Engineering, Inc. in 2003. As Structural Engineer/Project Manager for the company, she develops engineering calculations and drawings for industrial and commercial projects. In addition, she develops company standards, provides quality control for engineering services and acts as project manager for a variety of projects. Colleen’s energy and enthusiasm helps to create a positive working environment in our office.

Colleen is adept at managing all tasks of a project, from schematic design through construction administration. She is a process driven individual specializing in production of construction documents within confined schedules. Colleen enjoys in engineering large commercial and industrial structures using steel frame or concrete.

Colleen loves exploring new places, whether that’s adding a new country to her list or moving to New Zealand for two years, she’s always willing to try somewhere new. She has a fondness for cats and dogs and is a member of the Oregon Humane Society PAWS program. On her days off she enjoys visiting new vegetarian restaurants and a good glass of whiskey.

EDUCATION:
Portland State University
Bachelor of Structural Engineering, 2000

CREDENTIALS:
P.E. State of Oregon

AWARDS:
2021 Daily Journal of Commerce “Women of Vision”

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Steel and Concrete Engineering
Large-Scale Industrial Buildings
Seismic Engineering
Structural System Selection
Preliminary Structural Analysis

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS:
Daikin N1 Expansion • Decatur, Alabama
Morinaga America Foods, Inc. • Mebane, North Carolina
Diamond Foods Fryer Expansion • Salem, Oregon
Toray Composites of America • Tacoma, Washington