Robert W. Hessek, P.E.

Civil/Structural Engineering

Mr. Hessek has experience in the design of a variety of types of structures, utilizing a wide range of materials. He has performed forensic investigations for numerous types of structures. He has designed a wide range of repair procedures for distressed structures. His designs and repair recommendations incorporate the latest materials, products, and techniques.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering), Colorado School Of Mines, 1980

Professional Status

• Registered Professional Engineer, State of Colorado

Employment History

• 2009 – Present: Fay Engineering Corp.
  Senior Civil / Structural Engineer
• 1999 – 2009: Hessek Engineering LLC, Eastlake, CO
  Principal/Owner
  
• 1999 – 1999: GEO-teknica, Franktown, CO
  Senior Engineer
  
• 1991 – 1999: MNA, Inc. / Moy-Nassar Associates, Inc., Denver, CO
  Principal/Structural Engineer
  
• 1989 – 1991: National Home Insurance Company, Aurora, CO
  10-89 to 9-91 Vice President- Claims 2-89 to 10-89 National Claims Manager
  
• 1988 – 1989 Home Buyers Waranty, Denver, CO,
  District Underwriting Manager
  
• 1980 – 1988 Stewart Engineering, Inc., Englewood, CO
  Engineer
  

Experience

• Investigation of structures experiencing movement and/or distress
  
  • Commercial
    
  • Residential
    
  • Institutional
    
  • Government
    
  • Foundation movement – expansive soils
    
  • Foundation movement – consolidating soils/settlement
    
  • Foundation movement – lateral
    
  • Framing member failure
    
  • Tornado
    
  • Wind
    
  • Snow
    
  • Fire
    
  • Water
    
  • Vehicle Impact
    
  • Cause and origin
• Investigation of structures where construction defects/deficiencies are present
  
• Repair recommendations (written reports and/or drawings) for distressed structures
  
• Site observations during repair process for structures
  
• Expert Witness services
  
• Structural design and analysis
  
  • Commercial
    
  • Residential
    
  • Industrial
    
  • Government
    
  • Foundations
    
  • Framing systems
    
• Professional services associated with repair, renovation, rehabilitation, remodel
  
• Evaluation of roofing damage
  
  • Wind
    
  • Hail
    
  • Installation
    
  • Design
    
  • Manufacture
    
  • Composite shingle roofing
    
  • Wood shingle and shake roofing
    
  • Polyurethane foam with elastomeric coating roofing
    
• Construction related accidents
  
• Computer Aided Drafting/AutoCAD
  
• Provide professional services for:
  
  • Insurance Companies
    
  • Owners
    
  • Builders
    
  • Warranty Companies
  • Attorneys
    
  • Developers
    
  • Contractors
    
  • Insurance Adjusters
    
  • Architects
    
  • Engineers