Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
ACEC Grand Awards
Timeline
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David M. Zaleski, PE, SE

Durango

Summary

Bridge engineering professional with proven expertise in structural analysis, design, and project management. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in CAD software, load calculations, and materials testing. Valued for adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and reliability in dynamic environments.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Bridge Engineer

Consor
08.2023 - Current

Provide for the review, analysis and design of highway and pedestrian bridges; provide assessments of public agency bridge inventories and develop bridge capital improvement programs; review of structural calculations and plans; assist with construction technical support; lead bridge inspection teams and oversee bridge inspections in Tucson and Pima County; assist with review and support of overweight load permits; provide project management.

Adjunct Facilty

University of Arizona (CAEM)
08.2008 - Current

Provide instruction on the design of bridges using LRFD methodology and on bridge construction using current methods.

Senior Bridge Engineer

Structural Concepts
06.2022 - 08.2023

Assist with review of highway and pedestrian bridge analysis and designs; support review of bridge structural calculations and plans; conduct an in-depth inspection, investigate various materials, research and provide rehabilitation concepts and construction alternatives for the Mission Road Road Overpass over the Asarco Mine Haul Road.

Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager

Dibble
04.2019 - 06.2022

Responsible for analysis and design of highway and pedestrian bridges; oversee the development of bridge plans and specifications; lead and conduct bridge inspections; provide technical support to bridge construction projects; provide project management on various bridge and roadway projects.

County Bridge Engineer

Pima County Department of Transportation
04.1987 - 03.2019

Responsible for in-house bridge analysis, design and preparation of plans for highway and pedestrian bridges, culverts, various drainage structures and various transportation structures; prepare cost estimates and specifications for in-house bridge projects; review of consultant bridge designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates; prepare design guidelines for bridges and structures; manage the County bridge inspection program, also conduct and prepare bridge inspection reports for ADOT and FHWA; provide technical support to PAG/RTA members for bridges and transportation structures; assist with and develop structural specification for the PAG standard specifications; adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona providing instruction on the design for the design and construction of bridges.

Structural Drafter/Detailer

Mountain State Engineers
06.1978 - 07.1979

Prepare and draft structural details for plans and assist engineers with design of details.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-1984

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Bridge Analysis and Design Using AASHTO Design Guidelines
  • Use of Bridge Design Software Programs and MathCad
  • Preparation of Bridge and Structures Plans
  • Preparation of Bridge and Structures Specifications
  • Preparation of Cost Estimates
  • Bridge Inspections Using FHWA, ADOT and NHI Guidelines
  • Provide Training for Bridge Inspections Using NHI Materials and Manuals
  • Bridge Construction Administration and Inspections
  • Review and Interpretation of Materials Testing Reports
  • Preparation of Bridge Funding Programs
  • Develop Innovative Bridge Design and Construction Methods

Certification

SE License (AZ)

PE License (Civil - AZ)

PE License (Civil - CO)

Bridge Inspection Team Leader (FHWA)

Affiliations

  • American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
  • American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
  • American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)
  • Structural Engineers of Arizona (SEAoA)
  • Arizona Bridge Technical Committee (AZBTC)

ACEC Grand Awards

  • Elephant Head Road Bridge Over the Santa Cruz River (Accelerated Design, Project Management and Construction Scheduling)
  • Camino de La Tierra Pedestrian Overpass at the Rillito River (Use of Salvaged Concrete Highway Bridge Girders for a New Pedestrian Bridge)

Timeline

Senior Bridge Engineer

Consor
08.2023 - Current

Senior Bridge Engineer

Structural Concepts
06.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager

Dibble
04.2019 - 06.2022

Adjunct Facilty

University of Arizona (CAEM)
08.2008 - Current

County Bridge Engineer

Pima County Department of Transportation
04.1987 - 03.2019

Structural Drafter/Detailer

Mountain State Engineers
06.1978 - 07.1979

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)

University of Arizona
David M. Zaleski, PE, SE