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Principal

Hamid Tavakolian Bana

P. Eng., M.Eng. Geotechnical Engineer

Hamid joined FVEL in 2016. He is experienced in geotechnical engineering and investigation, geohazard assessment, shallow and deep foundation design, temporary and permanent shoring and retaining wall design. 

Hamid holds a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from University of Alberta in Canada.

Geotechnical

Personnel Geotechnical

Enrico de Castro

P.Eng.

Enrico is a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia and Alberta. A graduate of Civil Engineering baccalaureate degree from a university in the Philippines, he spent his first 20-year career as a Civil Engineer for a communications firm engaging in the design and construction of buildings, antenna towers and underground facilities. His career encompasses several fields in the Civil-Geotechnical disciplines in the areas of Construction Management, Civil Design, a brief stint as a Structural designer, Materials technology (civil construction) before settling in the Geotechnical field for the past 15 years.”

Zubair Akhter

Engineer in Training
Zubair Akhter joined FVEL in 2023. Zubair holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology, Khuzdar, Pakistan and a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Zubair has experience in Geotechnical Engineering and Investigation, Geohazard Assessment and Slope stability Analysis, Temporary Shoring and MSE Wall Design.
 
 

Structural

Janaka De Saram

P.Eng., C.Eng., M.Eng - Snr. Structural Engineer

Janaka has more than 25 years of experience in Civil Engineering field including more than 17 years in structural field in Canada. He is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia/Alberta ad also chartered engineer in Sri Lanka. Janaka has vast experience in design & construction of Buildings, Oil & Gas structures & Highways. He also obtained his master’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering from University of Calgary. 

Vahid Roshan

M.Sc, M.Eng.

Vahid holds a master’s degree in structural engineering from UMZ Iran. He has over 12 years of experience in the design and construction of steel and concrete structures, mainly residential and commercial buildings, in highly seismic regions of Iran.

After moving to Canada, he graduated from the University of Northern British Columbia with an MEng degree in Integrated Wood Design, enabling him to expand his knowledge and experience in the design of wood structures. He is enthusiastic about using structural analysis and design software to achieve accurate and reliable design solutions.

Civil

Sardar Durrani

 Civil Technician
Civil Designer at Fraser Valley Engineering Ltd. since 2024, supporting land development, subdivision, and site servicing projects across British Columbia. Experience includes lot grading, site servicing design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control plans, and M.B.E. (Minimum Building Elevation) determination.
Also involved in developing municipal-compliant drainage and pump design solutions under the direction of Professional Engineers. Familiar with municipal servicing requirements, subdivision and development bylaws, municipal standards, and MMCD standards, with a focus on practical, compliant, and buildable design solutions.
Civil Personnel FVEL

Rafael Moreno

P.Eng. Civil Engineer

I have worked for more than 10 years in Canada on civil projects using Civil 3D and AutoCAD. As a Civil Designer, I have dealt with surveyors, created civil engineering drawings, and helped design storm sewers, parking lots, and roads using geometric standards and CAD software. In my career I have been working for major Mining and Oil and Gas projects, offering solutions either individually or as a part of a team. At Fraser Valley, I found a company that really commit with its clients completing projects within timeframe and budget.

Admin

FVEL Office administrator

Rebecca Rumley

Office administrator

Jennifer Prada

Office administrator