Ten years ago, Ahmed Al‑Rahmani walked into SK&A armed with a freshly minted doctorate, an engineer’s eye for detail, and an eagerness to translate research into real‑world structures. Now, as an Assistant Project Manager, he oversees structural analysis and design, prepares drawings and specifications, and performs field observations to confirm conformance with design intent.
Throughout the past decade, Ahmed has contributed to several award‑winning assignments and is widely regarded for “attention to details at every stage,” a trait that helps identify issues early and keep schedules on track.
Among his notable projects are:
- Ascent Midtown Mixed-use in Atlanta, GA
- Urby at The Yards in Washington, DC
- Gateway Mixed-use in Alexandria, VA
- 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC
- The Grandview in Bethesda, MD
- The Annex on 12th in Washington, DC
His published work includes studies on buckling of non‑prismatic columns (Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2017), partial confinement in rectangular concrete columns (International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 2017), combined steel–FRP confinement models for rectangular RC columns (Fibers, 2016), AI‑based health monitoring of concrete bridge girders (ACI Special Publication, 2014), and hybrid damage‑detection methods in bridge girders (Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 2013).
Ahmed bridges research and practice; his PhD work on FRP confinement produced analysis software used by the Kansas DOT, and he applies the same rigor to project design today. He further advances the profession through active roles on two ACI committees, performing journal peer review, and participating in the SEA‑MW’s Young Members Group.
Ahmed grew up in Dubai, UAE, where the city’s rapid development sparked his interest in structural engineering. Away from the office, he enjoys reading, soccer, and coding.
Please join us in congratulating Ahmed on ten years of dedicated service and technical excellence at SK&A.
