Experience Matters!
Neil Fernando, P.E. – Principal
Education: BS, Civil Engineering – Oregon State University
Registration: Professional Engineer – Oregon (55230-PE)
Mr. Fernando, Principal of Emerio Design, has over 16 years of professional experience. Drawing from his work as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager, Neil has assisted Emerio’s clients in projects including: DSL/Corps permits, park design, street design, half-street improvements, utility reconstruction projects, sanitary sewer master plans, water quality facilities, detention facilities, multifamily complexes, subdivisions, storm sewer master plan studies, sanitary sewer pump stations, residential development, senior housing, commercial projects and other specialized developments.
Eric Evans, P.E. – Civil Project Manager
Education: BS, Civil Engineering – Portland State University
Registration: Professional Engineer – Oregon (54665-PE)
Professional Engineer – Washington (44366-PE)
Mr. Evans brings over 14 years of expertise to the table with his background as a project manager for a site development general contractor in the first 7 years of his career. His exceptional skill in sanitary and storm water conveyance design are integral to the Emerio team. Serving as the Design Project Manager, Eric has significant jurisdiction and responsibility for field coordination in a variety of Engineering and Construction settings.
Phil Nelson – Senior Designer
Education: BS, General Science – Oregon State University
AAS, Cartographic Drafting – Eng. /Drafting College (Denver, CO)
Designing in the civil engineering field since 1983, Mr. Nelson’s expertise includes public, residential and commercial development. His extensive knowledge and experience with CAD spans over 20 years. He has worked on projects in multiple jurisdictions within Oregon, as well as in California, Colorado, Florida and Washington.
Ryan Walker – Senior Designer
Education: AAS, Drafting Technology and Design – Portland Community College
Mr. Walker brings over 10 years of engineering design and drafting experience to Emerio Design. Ryan has valuable industrial, commercial and private civil engineering experience with regard to site layout and design. The projects he has worked on in commercial and industrial settings included utility relocation and new infrastructure designs that were required to function with existing utilities and site features. These include parking lot layout, low impact development and lighting. He is well versed in multiple CADD programs including; Autodesk Civil 3d, Microstation V8 and Solidworks.
Kirsten Van Loo – Land Use Planner
Education: BA, Architecture – University of California, Berkeley
Mrs. Van Loo serves as Planner for Emerio Design. Prior to joining Emerio, Kirsten was employed in the private sector at similar consulting firms for over 20 years. In addition to private sector work, she has several years experience working for public agencies including the City of Portland-Bureau of Planning, in the Urban Design Division and Multnomah County as a Design Review Planner. The full range of land use approvals have been produced under her supervision: Comprehensive Plan and Map Amendments, Zone Changes, Annexations, Conditional Use approvals and a complete variety of Development Review and Design Review approvals. She has worked with staff in all of the Portland metro jurisdictions, as well as throughout Oregon and Washington.
Sean Jackson – Project Designer
Education: BS, Architecture – Portland State University
Sean is a skillful and highly creative individual with more than 10 years experience in architectural drafting, design and project management. Mr. Jackson excels in vendor and client relationship management as well as organizing and planning client meetings and presentations. He has worked with clients, consultants and construction teams to accomplish multiple commercial, industrial and residential projects.
Geoff Wright, P.E. – Structural Project Manager
Education: BS, Civil Engineering, Portland State University
MS, Civil Engineering, Portland State University
Registration: Professional Engineer – Oregon (54573-PE)
Mr. Wright has been providing a wide range of structural services — both commercial and residential — since 1997. His portfolio includes engineering for existing structures and remodels, including historic structures. Over the last several years Mr. Wright has focused his skills on residential structural engineering and design, including construction documents, vertical and lateral calculations as well as residential design.
Kyung Han – CADD Technician
Education: BS, Civil Engineering – Portland State University
Mr. Han is part of our Emerio Design production staff. Kyung prepares conceptual drawings, topographical and relief maps used in the planning and engineering of roadway and utility design projects. He works in coordination with the project designer and engineer to analyze survey data, photographs, sketches, notes, and records to prepare construction plans and drawings for use in our submittals.
Janelle Furman
Education: BS, Women’s Ministry – Christian Heritage College;
MA, Pastoral Studies – Multnomah Seminary
Enjoying the challenge of a busy engineering office as a platform for organization and administration, Janelle brings 17 years of office experience into her work at Emerio Design. She appreciates the high-paced environment, diverse task load and loves to see clients well served.
Shanaka Mendis – Drafting Technician
Mr. Mendis is part of our Emerio Design production staff. Shanaka prepares conceptual drawings and topographical and relief maps used in the planning and engineering of roadway and utility design projects. He works in coordination with the project designer and engineer to analyze survey data, photographs, sketches, notes, and records to prepare construction plans and drawings for use in our submittals.
