SEAOSC-Structural Engineers Association of Southern California

This year’s Technical Summit & President’s Lunch is next week! On Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM, join SEAOSC members and industry partners for an engaging lunch and informational session on SEAOC Seismic Design Manuals (SSDMs) and their applications.

One of the event’s three featured speakers, Karl Telleen, is an Associate Principal with Maffei Structural Engineering in San Francisco. He has 21 years of professional experience including design of concrete and steel structures, seismic retrofit and renovation of historic buildings, peer review, and wind and seismic analysis of solar arrays. He completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Switzerland in 2010, and he performed reconnaissance in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. He was selected as an EERI Housner Fellow in 2017. Karl served as Director and Treasurer of SEAONC, and he co-authored papers in the journals Earthquake Spectra, Concrete International, and the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering.

Register today at
https://www.seaoc.org/events/2026-seaosc-technical-summit-and-presidents-lunch-

Last chance to apply!

Applications for the 2026–2027 SEAOSC Mentorship Program close today. Whether you're looking for guidance from an experienced professional or want to share your expertise with the next generation of engineers, this program is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections and grow your career.

Mentors and mentees are carefully matched based on experience and professional development goals, creating valuable relationships that extend far beyond the program itself.

Don't miss your opportunity to participate. Apply today as a mentor, mentee, or both at https://seaosc.org/mentorship-program!

This year's Technical Summit & President's Lunch is under a month away! On Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM, join SEAOSC members and industry partners for an engaging lunch and informational session on SEAOC Seismic Design Manuals (SSDMs) and their applications.

👉 Register today at seaosc.org/event-6270303/.

Congratulations to the SEAOSC 2026 Structural Engineering Excellence Awards Winners! 🏆 🎉

This year’s SEE awards ceremony featured a record breaking 23 nominated buildings. While all the displayed projects were impressive, SEAOSC presented awards to the following winners:

Fullerton College Building 300 Modernization & Retrofit
LAX / Metro Transit Center
LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) — David Geffen Galleries
Luther George Park Pavilion
Puente Learning Center Seismic Retrofit
Robert Day Sciences Center
The Edes
The J.L. Anderson Building | Anderson Hotel Apartments
The Lane Building
Theater Addition
USC Dick Wolf Drama Center

These award-winning projects represent the innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence of SEAOSC members that continue to shape the future of structural engineering.

The annual SEAOSC Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards are less than a week away.

New to SEAOSC? This is one of the best nights of the year to get connected.

The SEE Awards bring together the engineers, firm leaders, and emerging professionals shaping the future of structural engineering across Southern California. It is a chance to celebrate exceptional work and get to know the people behind the award-winning projects.

If you are a new member, this event is for you. Make new connections, grow your network, and get a real sense of what being part of SEAOSC looks like beyond the office.

Join us May 13 at the LA County Arboretum.

Register today at https://seaosc.org/event-6233310. Spots are limited.

Save the date! June 10 is this year's Technical Summit & President's Lunch on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

This event brings together SEAOSC members and industry partners, focusing specifically on SEAOC Seismic Design Manuals (SSDMs) and their applications.

Register at https://seaosc.org/event-6270303

Engineers—whether it’s been named or not, neurodiversity is already in the room (and it might include you). The same differences that drive innovation and deep thinking can also create friction, miscommunication, and unnecessary stress. You were trained to understand physical forces—not human behavior—but your existing curiosity and problem-solving skills translate more than you think. This interactive workshop explores how different brains show up at work and how to work with those differences instead of against them. You’ll leave with practical tools to improve collaboration, advocate for how you work best, and create a more focused and effective environment. Neurodiversity isn’t a problem to fix—it’s an advantage to design for—and when you do, work becomes more enjoyable, creative, and productive for everyone.

The neurodiversity-friendly workplace workshop is hosted by SEAOSC's SE3 Committee at Brandow & Johnston's DTLA Office, 700 S. Flower St, Ste 1200, Los Angeles CA 90017 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM on May 28. Registration is free for members and $20 for nonmembers, and available at https://seaosc.org/event-6666250

Join SEAOSC Women in Structural Engineering, AIA LA Women in Architecture, National Association of Women in Construction LA, and more groups at the Women Working Together Spring Mixer on May 12 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

Hosted by HEID at 550 S Hope St, Suite 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90071 and free to attend, this is a great opportunity to meet the other incredible women advancing architecture and engineering in Los Angeles.

See you there!

On May 13, the Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards Program will return, celebrating outstanding achievements that advance the practice of structural engineering and reflect SEAOC’s commitment to safety, innovation, and leadership in earthquake and structural design. This year's SEE Awards will be held at the LA County Arboretum, at 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

This annual event honors exceptional California-based projects and the teams behind them, recognizing excellence in design, construction, and technical achievement while highlighting the vital role structural engineers play in shaping resilient, high-performing communities. Award recipients from across the state will be recognized at both the local and statewide levels, culminating in a celebration at the annual SEAOC Convention.

Registration is open: https://seaosc.org/event-6233310

Last week, SEAOSC’s student chapter members from UCLA EERI-SEAOSC Student Chapter stepped beyond the classroom for an immersive look into the professional world of structural engineering.

Hosted by Brandow & Johnston and KPFF Consulting Engineers, the visit offered students a firsthand perspective on the industry. The group was welcomed with an introduction to structural engineering, sharing the firm’s history, notable projects, and practical career advice. Presenters from across roles walked students through their day-to-day responsibilities, offering insight into both engineering and manufacturing environments.

The experience included a Q&A session focused on interview preparation, followed by guided office tours where students connected directly with engineers and learned about active projects. For those who stayed longer, an additional tour at KPFF expanded their exposure to different firm cultures and workflows.

Organized through SEAOSC’s Student Outreach Committee, the visit highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application—giving student members valuable access, perspective, and connections within the structural engineering community.