Forensic Engineering Consultants
Sacramento, California
Kathleen Schmidt
Engineering Coordinator
Consultant Resumes
Michael J. OConnor, M.Sc., PE, PI
Forensic Engineering: Structural, Electrical Mechanical
Charles L. Thomas, CFEI, CIE, PI
Construction Technology Consultant
CSLB General Contractor License #9000770

Private Investigator No. 27515 (PI)
The principal engineer of the firm has 30 years of continuous engineering
experience in the fields of structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
Michael holds California licenses in all four engineering fields and holds the IAAI
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator designation. He is court qualified as an
engineering expert in fire investigation, electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering, and structural engineering.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, Michael is also a pedestrian safety
expert and is qualified to perform slip and fall as well as trip and fall accident
investigations. Coefficient of friction measurements are performed with the
English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer.
                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                       
Click here to view resume
Chuck has over 35 years of trade experience with more than 22 years primarily
focused on fire and water damage investigation and repair.  He provides
investigation related to construction defects, water intrusion, mold remediation,
and indoor air quality. Other services include scope and cost consulting for large
residential and commercial catastrophe repair including the development of
repair plans.

                                                                     
Click here to view resume
Consultant
Resumes
Kathleen is the initial contact with insurance company adjusters and legal
clients.  She manages Mr. OConnor’s calendar arranging appointments for
inspections,
evidence exams, and other client related requests and
assignments.  She also
handles the companies AR, AP, phone calls, and
general information about
OConnor Engineering, Inc. services.
Chris G. Leon
Engineering Technician
Chris has more than ten years experience as a CAD draftsman.  He prepares
detailed repair plans for all types of commercial and residential catastrophe
claims, including fire damage, tree and automobile impact, structural collapse,
etc.  He also performs site inspections to verify as-built framing conditions.

                                                                     
Click here to view resume
Licensed Structural Engineer, No. 3911
Licensed Civil Engineer, No. 33404
Licensed Electrical Engineer, No. 12719
Licensed Mechanical Engineer, No. 31730
NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)
Licensed Private Investigator No. 26808 (PI)