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Carl H. Josephson, P.E., S.E.

Sr. Principal Structural Engineer

San Diego, CA45 years+ years experience
Forensic Structural Engineering – Wood, Masonry, Steel, and Concrete Structures

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Professional Summary

Dan R. Werdowatz, S.E. is a structural engineering expert specializing in construction defects and professional liability claims. With a career encompassing diverse engineering disciplines, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with building codes, and evaluating whether industry standards were met.

Mr. Werdowatz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the western United States, involving construction defect and professional liability cases. His BSCE in Civil Engineering and MSSE in Structural Engineering, along with his registrations as a Professional Engineer in multiple states, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving structural engineering and construction practices.

Work Experience

Carl H. Josephson, P.E., S.E., is the President – Sr. Principal Structural Engineer at Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates, Inc., San Diego, CA. His previous roles include Senior Associate - Director, Structural Engineering Division at Klagge-Stevens & Associates, Inc., Associate - Project Manager at Nowak-Meulmester & Associates, Inc., Project Engineer in the Structural Engineering Division at Hope Consulting Group, Inc., and Carpenter at various commercial and residential contractors in San Diego County, CA.

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Carl H. Josephson is a Senior Principal Structural Engineer specializing in structural engineering and professional liability claims.

Best Use Cases

  • 1structural engineering litigation
  • 2code compliance assessments
  • 3professional liability evaluations

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Education

  • BSCE in Civil Engineering

    San Diego State University · 1980

  • MSSE in Structural Engineering

    University of California, Berkeley · 1984

Licenses

  • StructuralCalifornia (CA)
  • CivilCalifornia (CA)
  • StructuralArizona (AZ)
  • Civil and StructuralNevada (NV)
  • StructuralUtah (UT)
  • Prof. Engineer (Civil & Structural)Idaho (ID)
  • Professional EngineerColorado (CO)
  • Professional EngineerNew Mexico (NM)
  • Civil and StructuralWashington (WA)
  • Professional EngineerFlorida (FL)
  • Professional EngineerIndiana (IN)
  • Professional EngineerTexas (TX)
  • Structural EngineerIllinois (IL)
  • Professional EngineerMichigan (MI)
  • Professional EngineerMissouri (MO)
  • Professional EngineerNorth Dakota (ND)
  • Professional EngineerNew York (NY)
  • Civil and StructuralLouisiana (LA)
  • Professional EngineerKansas (KS)
  • Professional EngineerWest Virginia (WV)
  • Professional EngineerOhio (OH)
  • Professional EngineerConnecticut (CT)
  • Professional EngineerWisconsin (WI)
  • Professional EngineerSouth Carolina (SC)
  • Professional EngineerMississippi (MS)
  • Professional Engineer (Structural)Massachusetts (MA)
  • Professional EngineerKentucky (KY)
  • Professional EngineerNew Jersey (NJ)
  • Professional EngineerMontana (MT)
  • Professional EngineerNorth Carolina (NC)
  • Civil Engineer (CA)
  • Structural Engineer (CA)
  • Civil and Structural Engineer (WA)
  • Civil and Structural Engineer (OR)
  • Structural Engineer (AZ)
  • Civil and Structural Engineer (NV)
  • Structural Engineer (HI)
  • Professional Engineer (MD)
  • Professional Engineer (CA)
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