Charles Hammond is a Principal and Senior Restoration Consultant at the Austin office. Charles’ diverse international and domestic background has included restoration projects, new design projects, forensic investigations, and litigation work among others. Services provided on these projects have included structural analysis, construction administration, repair design, load testing, non-destructive testing, failure investigation, peer-review, building-envelope, and expert witness services. Mr. Hammond’s 18 years of design and forensic experience have included a variety of structure types including stadiums, parking garages, medical facilities, high-rise buildings, residential buildings, industrial facilities, bridges, pavements, retaining walls, hydraulic structures, and commercial buildings. The structures have utilized a variety of materials including structural steel, wood, masonry, and concrete. Charles also holds a variety of certifications including being licensed PE and/or SE in 14 states, Registered Roof Observer, LEED Accreditation, and Certified Welding Inspector.
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Associate of Science in Archaeology, Austin Community College
Associate of Arts in Foreign Language – Spanish, Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology, Austin Community College
Arbitrator Training – Mediators & Arbitrators of America
Affiliations
- Structural Engineers Association of Texas:
- President – State Organization 2025
- President Elect – State Organization 2024
- Past President – State Organization 2019
- President – State Organization 2018
- President Elect – State Organization 2017
- President – Austin Chapter 2014
- Vice President – Austin Chapter 2013
- State Board Director 2012-2015
- American Welding Society, Member
- International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), Member
- American Concrete Institute (ACI):
- President – Austin Chapter, 2024
- Vice President – Austin Chapter, 2023
- Chair of Austin Chapter Community Outreach Committee 2019-Present
- Secretary – Austin Chapter, 2022
- Board Member – Austin Chapter, 2020-2021
- ACI Committee 224 Member – Cracking
- ACI Committee 362 Member – Parking Structures
