A California native, Sandra has spent extensive time working in both Los Angeles and Seattle before settling down in Southern California. Since joining the company, Sandra has been an integral addition to the DCI team. With over 30 years of structural engineering experience, she brings an abundance of knowledge on a wide array of building types, design techniques, and an impressive understanding of codes and regulations. As a Principal in the Irvine office, Sandra appreciates the art of structural design; watching a project come together, from the initial project conception through construction administration, with a tangible finished product that becomes a part of our built environment.

What is your favorite piece of historical architecture?
ll Duomo di Firenze.

What is your favorite thing about the DCI work environment?
The people. At DCI, we are not just colleagues – we are family. There is nothing more rewarding than working at a company that provides a supportive atmosphere, promoting innovation, open communication, teamwork, and employee health.

What would you name an engineering superhero?
Techman.