Our Team
A diverse team of industry professionals
Young, passionate, and driven, WHM Structural Engineers is one of the fastest-growing structural engineering firms in the country. We pride ourselves on our diverse team of industry professionals who bring equal parts passion, practical experience, and dedication to our work on a daily basis. Our wealth of experience in managing complex projects combined with our expertise on a wide variety of building materials have made us top-of-mind structural consultants in the region.
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Senior Technician
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Technician
Originally from Tehran, Iran, Helia graduated from Tehran Azad University with a Masters in Urban Planning. She started a career in fashion when she moved to Vancouver in 2016 but decided to go back to construction after a few years. Helia finds WHM as a friendly and collaborative workplace where she feels that her work makes a difference. She is married and has a cat named Naira.
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Senior Technician
Originally from Prince George, Michael moved to the Lower Mainland with his family at a young age and these days credits the city’s vibrant cultural and culinary scene as two major reasons why he chooses to still call Vancouver his home. When asked why he loved WHM? “It’s the people,” he says. When not in the office, you’ll find him spending quality time with his wife and three boys and playing hockey, golf and pickleball.
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Senior Technician
Born in Bucharest, Romania, Ancuta moved to Canada in 2005 aiming to provide a better future for her family. She has a background in teaching and structural engineering, which helped her land a position at WHM. Ancuta mentions the kindness and professionalism of her teammates as what she appreciates the most at WHM. When not working, Ancuta likes to cook and bake and take care of her two cats. She is married and has two wonderful daughters.
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Technician
A member of the team since 2019, Jonathan was born and raised here in Vancouver and lists the friendly, helpful and accommodating nature of his colleagues and clients as major factors why he’s found a good fit for his talents in WHM. When not in the office or jobsite, Jonathan enjoys indulging a love of cinema, exploring the city’s vibrant culinary scene and enjoying the way its urban environments coalesce with ample green spaces.
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Technician
An experienced Revit technician, Julia has over ten years of experience working on a variety of concrete and steel projects. She enjoys WHM’s team atmosphere, creative problem-solving, and, of course, the dad jokes.
Outside of work, Julia enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys while exploring the wilderness of the Lower Mainland and beyond.
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Technician, P.Eng.
Jacob brings extensive experience to WHM, supported by his P.Eng., C.E.T., and LEED AP BD+C designations. Originally from Baguio City, Philippines, he moved to Calgary in search of new opportunities and adventure.
He values WHM’s collaborative team environment. Outside of work, Jacob enjoys basketball, mountain biking, gardening, DIY projects, working on his car, programming, and exploring the Rocky Mountains.
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Technician
Originally from the Philippines, Arnel immigrated to the West Coast and put his diploma in civil infrastructure and degree in civil engineering to good use by joining the WHM team. He credits the camaraderie and shared sense of accomplishment as major reasons why WHM has been the perfect career fit for him. When not at work, you’ll find him spending quality time with his wife and two children and exploring all that Vancouver has to offer.
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Technician
Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, Simba moved to Vancouver in 2015 to study drafting technology. After graduating, he worked as a structural drafter before joining WHM, where he values the experience and support of the team and the variety of projects he works on.
Outside of work, Simba enjoys soccer, thrifting, skateboarding, walking along the seawall, and playing football.
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Technician
Originally from India, Lakshay (LJ) moved to Abbotsford as a child before relocating to Burnaby for BCIT. As a Structural CAD Technician at WHM, he enjoys the team’s welcoming attitude and openness to new ideas.
Outside of work, LJ enjoys riding his motorcycle, cooking, gaming, and spending time with his cat, Nino.
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Senior Technician
Andy is a Vancouver-based CADD Certified drafter who has been with WHM for two years. He values the team most of all, calling his colleagues the reason Mondays are survivable.
Outside of work, Andy is a proud father of two boys and spends much of his time coaching, playing, and cheering from the sidelines at their various sporting events. A lifelong Vancouverite, he enjoys the West Coast lifestyle, diversity, food, and community he calls home.
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Senior Technician
Kyle was born and raised in Terrace, BC, before moving to Vancouver to pursue drafting at VCC and a career in design and construction. At WHM, he enjoys the collaborative team, innovative systems, and engaging project work.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with family, off-roading with his son, cheering on the Vancouver Canucks, reading, and playing video games.