TALLAHASSEE, FL — Bridge design and construction engineering firm, FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY) welcomes Claus Frederiksen. PE, as a Senior Bridge Engineer to its growing bridge design and construction engineering firm.

Frederiksen brings 26 years of engineering experience, particularly in bridge design and construction engineering. He has an extensive background in working with bridges as a Designer, Project Manager, and Construction Engineer. Frederiksen holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as a masters degree in civil engineering from the University of Canterbury where he concentrated his training in earthquake engineering.

Frederiksen has a skill set that enables him to perform a full spectrum of engineering activities including project management, conceptual design, cost estimating, detailed design, fabrication supervision, field supervision, and structural inspection. He possesses a solid technical background and his field experience has resulted in the delivery of cost-effective, safe, and practical solutions under challenging timelines. Frederiksen’s areas of specialty include bridge structural and seismic analysis and design, bridge erection engineering, accelerated bridge construction, concept and proposal development, cost estimating and scheduling, structural steel design and fabrication, construction shoring systems, and project management.

“I am thrilled to join the FINLEY team, where I can bring my expertise and skills in bridge design and construction engineering," Frederiksen said. "FINLEY is a great fit for my background and for continuing to build on my experience in innovative practices."

Frederiksen will be working as a Lead Bridge Designer and Project Manager, helping to oversee projects both nationally and internationally. He will lend his design expertise to many of FINLEY's ongoing and upcoming projects, and will serve as a leader for FINLEY's team of bridge designers and construction engineers.

“Claus' background and experience fits very nicely with FINLEY's expertise," said Craig Finley, PE, President, FINLEY. "We're looking for big things from Claus and know he'll make Team FINLEY stronger."