Irvin Lopez, PE, SE

“What we do matters,” says Irvin Lopez, structural engineer. “Every day we are developing solutions to make our bridges and roadways safer and more resilient to climate hazards. Knowing that my work will have a lasting impact in our communities inspires me to show up and give my absolute best.” 

 

Irvin brings nearly two decades of global experience in his field to CDM Smith. As a project technical leader, he specializes in leading the delivery of large and complex multidisciplinary projects within the transportation and infrastructure sector. He completes bridge inspection, structural analysis and design plans, preservation and project management, and is overall involved in every phase of a project, from conducting condition studies to responding to Requests for Information during construction. 

 

Irvin served as the technical delivery leader for the impactful Rio Puerto Nuevo Flood Damage Reduction Project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project brought him back home to Puerto Rico for two years, allowing him to execute his passions in the place that raised him, and the final product will have an impressive impact on the local community. At CDM Smith's Chicago office, Irvin is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean community groups. 

 

“I chose CDM Smith because of the commitment to deliver quality projects to our clients. Our organization seeks to improve the quality of life for all people now and into the future. We do this by leveraging innovation and technology to come up with practical solutions that incorporate actionable climate resilience, for betterment of our infrastructure, water resources and environment,” Irvin says.