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Charlie Charlson, P.E., S.E.

Director of Structural Engineering
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Services Charlie Specializes in

Turnkey Marina Development

Design-Build Construction

Charlie Charlson, P.E., S.E., brings more than 30 years of structural engineering experience to his role as Director of Structural Engineering, supporting the design and delivery of complex marina and waterfront facilities. His expertise spans concrete, steel, masonry, and wood systems, with a strong focus on structural performance, durability, and constructability. With a background in geotechnical engineering, Charlie provides critical insight into both shallow and deep foundation design, helping ensure marina structures are built to withstand demanding coastal and operational conditions. His leadership supports projects from concept through construction, delivering safe, efficient, and resilient structural solutions.

32 Years of Structural Design Experience

10 Years of Commercial Construction

Industry Experience

  • Warehouse/Production
  • Marinas
  • Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems
  • Industrial
  • Multi Family
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial
  • DoD facilities
  • Military Aircraft Hangars
  • Highway Bridge 
  • Pavement Design
  • Coastal Construction
  • Seawall Design
  • Deep Foundation Design
  • Retaining walls
  • Tilt-up and Prestressed Concrete Design
  • Seismic Connection Design for Steel and Concrete Structures

Courses & Accreditations

  • Certificate of Achievement in Structural Engineering 
  • Certificate of Achievement in Geotechnical Engineering 
  • Professional Engineering Registrations in OH, IN, KY, TX, FL, AL, GA, MS; Structural. Engineering Registration in GA 
  • University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1994 
  • University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering M.S. in Structural Engineering, 2011 
  • Ohio Department of Transportation Level 1 Bridge Engineer, 2000 
  • OSHA 10 Certification 
  • Member of ASCE, ACI, and AISC 
  • AASHTO Certificate in the Design of Highly Skewed and Curved Highway Bridges 
  • LEED GREEN Certificate 

Key Career Highlights

United States Dressage Federation Headquarters

  • Multi-faceted single story office building designed to match the architectural design of neighboring buildings while complying with the 2% probability seismic requirements

Village of Amberley Governmental / Community Center and Service Building

  • Single story office building