Associated Engineering is proud to be a supporting sponsor of the Canadian-Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering being held in Vancouver this week, bringing in experts from all over the world to share ideas on making our societies more resilient amid threats from earthquakes. 

In addition to serving on the conference’s organizing committee, Jason Dowling, Structural Engineer, will be presenting twice in the technical program on June 27th. Grant Fraser, Structural Engineer, will also take part in a breakout session on June 28th.

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Tuesday, June 27

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 1B- Risk and Loss Assessment
Junior Ballroom AB, Third Level
Seismic Resiliency of the Ministry’s Critical and Key Routes – A Highway 99 Pilot Study
Presenter: Jason Dowling

6:30 PM – 6:40 PM
Special Session – Discussing the Causes and Aftereffects of 6 February 2023 Turkey Earthquake
Grand Ballroom AB, Grand Ballroom Level, North Tower
Bridge Site Observations from the February 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes
Presenter: Jason Dowling

Wednesday, June 28

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 6E- Retrofit Project
Junior Ballroom D, Third Level
Seismic Isolation and Half-Joint Elimination of Cambie Bridge in Vancouver, BC 
Presenter: Grant Fraser

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In high school, Sarvejit Nagi, Manager of our Bridges & Structures team in Toronto, was a high performing student in mathematics and physics. He also enjoyed building structures with Lego. These combined interests led Sarvejit to pursue a degree in civil/structural engineering. While at the University of Toronto, Sarvejit was mentored by a professor who specialized in reinforced concrete and steel design, which fostered his interest in structures. He also credits his sister, who runs a pharmaceutical consulting business, with providing mentorship.

As an engineering graduate, Sarvejit took on roles in materials inspection and as a construction assistant superintendent. Eventually, positions arose in structural inspection and bridge design. Sarvejit recalls, “I worked hard to improve my bridge design skills and was offered a permanent position as a transportation design engineer, which was a rare opportunity at the time.”

He tells us, “The first structural drawing I sealed was a tall cantilever retaining wall; this was a personal milestone.” Since, then Sarvejit has gained experience with more complex designs; each has given him a sense of satisfaction, particularly in-slab and beam-type bridges and three grade-separated rail bridges. 

After eight years with Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation Engineering Services, Sarvejit pursued positions in consulting engineering, motivated by the faster-paced environment. 

About eight years ago, Sarvejit became aware of Associated Engineering.

“I reviewed some of Associated’s engineering documents and appreciated the technical content. I was attracted to Associated by the quality of the work.”

Since joining the company in 2016, he says the management team, opportunity for personal development, growth, planning, and collaboration has kept him excited about working at Associated.

Some of Sarvejit’s project highlights include the Don River Boulevard Bridge Replacement; multiple (ten) bridge repairs in Toronto; and Steeles Avenue Rehabilitation; and Prince Edward Viaduct and Rosedale Valley Viaduct Rehabilitation. In particular, the luminous veil was an enormous undertaking, with a well-planned bridge inspection that led to evaluations, design, and construction administration. Working on the Owner’s Engineer team for the $1.88 billion Regina Bypass project was another highlight. 

“Our staff are our most valuable resource. We need to guide them in their career paths, provide mentorship, and share our experiences.”

As a Senior Structural Engineer and manager, Sarvejit says, “I enjoy seeing our staff grow and develop, including technical staff and Engineers-in-Training to Professionals. If you instill trust in staff, provide them with interesting and challenging projects and guidance, they can and will deliver.” Sarvejit believes in keeping communication open with staff, collaborating with other disciplines, providing support, and identifying key design considerations in their solutions. 

“My approach to working with clients and project delivery is to seek client input on the design, and understand their concerns and risks, so that the design meets their requirements.” 

Outside of work, Sarvejit is an avid sports fan, and a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs supporter. He enjoys tennis, golf, and badminton, and loves the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He is also a member of a motorcycle club that supports local charities in Ontario.

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