About
PRINCIPAL
With over 30 years at Miller Consulting Engineers, Paul is recognized for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to develop practical solutions to complex structural challenges. Paul’s project experience spans a wide range of sectors and scales—from water treatment facilities to cell towers and everything in between. He has extensive expertise in structural finite element modeling and dynamic seismic analysis, with a particular focus on the seismic design of unreinforced masonry buildings.
In addition, Paul has deep experience designing and strengthening equipment support structures. In recent years, he has concentrated on the design of overhead crane support systems for a variety of industrial clients.
Credentials
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Oregon State University
Professional Licenses
PE
- Oregon
SE
- Oregon
Professional Affiliations & Activities
- Structural Engineers Association of Oregon
- Oregon Chapter of American Concrete Institute
- Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
- Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Featured Projects
180’ Three-Leg Comms Tower
This project was unique in that the client wanted to reuse an existing tower that was in their inventory. The legs are plate steel bent to a 300 degree...
200’ Guy Tower
MCE provided structural analysis of this 200 foot tri-leg tower. The analysis was performed to determine the structural adequacy of the tower to support new...
5-Ton Jib Crane Hoist
MCE provided the preliminary engineering for a 36 foot cable-stayed jib crane capable of carrying a 10,000 pound lift. This jib crane is used as part of a...
Africa Savanna Exhibit
During the second phase of this project MCE provided structural design for two exhibit buildings, two cable-supported aviaries, and one service building. The...
Biofuel Heating - Harney County
As part of this alternative energy project, Miller Consulting Engineers, Inc. performed the structural design to facilitate this replacement heating facility...
Biofuel Heating - Ketchikan Intl
As part of an alternative energy project, Miller Consulting Engineers provided the structural engineering services to convert an existing fish storage...
Biomass Boiler & Silo
Miller Consulting Engineers provided the structural design services for a biomass boiler and silo installation. The structural design services included the...
Canter Lane Residence
This residence was constructed with traditional European style emphasizing elegance. With the high roof and exposure to winds, the structural demands on this...
City of Albany Canal Diversion
This project included evaluation and rehabilitation of two 70 year old control structures; the Crown Zellerbach (CZ gates) and the Mark’s Slough Weir. Over...
Crane Dock Structural Repair
This project consisted of structural evaluation and repair of an existing dock for support of a 45 ton rotating gantry crane. The existing structure was...
Doerfler Farms Foundations
MCE was the Engineer of Record for the foundation design of the 164 ft wind turbine. A 30 ft square x 3’-9” deep mat foundation with a 14’-7” diameter x 4’-3...
Dukes Family Vineyard
The Dukes Family Vinyard Winery building is both a residence and a winery. This unique structure was originally a barn located approximately 20 miles away....
Ewing Young Elementary School
MCE investigated the existing structure for lateral capacity and made recommendations to bring the building up to the State of Oregon Structural Specialty...
Fairview Lake Outlet Structure
The Fairview Lake Outlet Structure is a low-head concrete dam installed to provide flood protection and hydraulic control over the Fairview Lake. Miller...
Joyful Servant Lutheran Church
The Joyful Servant Lutheran Church in Newberg, Oregon, represents a growing and vibrant community. This church addition encompassed an approximately 16,500...
Keller Auditorium Analysis
The City of Portland hired Miller Consulting Engineers to perform a seismic analysis (ASCE41 - Tier 3) of the existing URM performing arts center. The...
Lakeridge High School Grandstand
MCE provided structural design review and planning for a new grandstand for Lakeridge High School. The project required several scope alternatives for...
Lander St Wastewater Treatment
MCE provided structural design for a new headworks building, several diversion structures, and a new control building for the City of Boise Public Works...
Lattice Communication Tower
The Southport tower is a 200-foot-tall self-supporting lattice tower used as part of a co-location facility. MCE’s role in this project was to perform...
Lime Wind Turbine Foundations
Overlooking Hells Canyon on the Oregon – Idaho border, Lime Wind is one of two community-scale, family-owned wind projects in Oregon. The Lime wind turbine...
Link River Diversion Dam
MCE provided structural engineering services for the replacement of the main spillway gates for the 435 foot long diversion structure. The existing gate...
Residential Elevator
The primary scope of the project was to install a new elevator in an existing residential building. This involved designing a new wood framed elevator shaft...
Rolling Hills Community Church
Miller Consulting Engineers applied complex and innovative structural engineering to help design the Rolling Hills Community Church. This multifaceted steel...
Solarworld Seismic Bracing
As part of infrastructure improvements for the facility, MCE provided structural design services for the Solarworld facility. MCE provided structural...
Water Tank Foundation Analysis
Miller Consulting Engineers, Inc. provided a structural peer review and analysis of a one-million-gallon water tank foundation with strengthening...
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