About
20+
Years Experience
Ph.D.
Civil Engineering
P.E.
Licensed in 2 States
BIM
Expert
I am a civil engineer specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital transformation, and AI for infrastructure. My work bridges research and practice, from developing open data exchange standards to leading technology adoption across complex infrastructure programs. I am passionate about leveraging digital solutions to build tomorrow’s infrastructure.
Skills & Tools
Work Experience
Technical Manager - Digital Solutions — Michael Baker International
Nov 2024 – Present, Pittsburgh, PA
Contributing to projects focused on BIM, software development, and digital delivery for bridge and infrastructure projects. Leading technology adoption, supporting project management, and delivering innovative solutions for clients such as PennDOT.
Nov 2024 – Present, Pittsburgh, PA
Contributing to projects focused on BIM, software development, and digital delivery for bridge and infrastructure projects. Leading technology adoption, supporting project management, and delivering innovative solutions for clients such as PennDOT.
Technical Manager - Climate Risk Modeling — PwC
Sep 2023 – Oct 2024, Pittsburgh, PA
Led advanced data analysis and network optimization for climate risk and infrastructure resilience. Developed digital twins, conducted risk assessments, and modeled supply chain networks using ArcGIS and graph algorithms.
Sep 2023 – Oct 2024, Pittsburgh, PA
Led advanced data analysis and network optimization for climate risk and infrastructure resilience. Developed digital twins, conducted risk assessments, and modeled supply chain networks using ArcGIS and graph algorithms.
Technical Manager – Software for Infrastructure — Michael Baker International
May 2023 – Sep 2023, Pittsburgh, PA
Developed software products for engineering clients (FHWA, state DOTs), designed cloud-based architectures, optimized algorithms, and supervised junior team members.
May 2023 – Sep 2023, Pittsburgh, PA
Developed software products for engineering clients (FHWA, state DOTs), designed cloud-based architectures, optimized algorithms, and supervised junior team members.
Senior Software Engineer – Bridge — Michael Baker International
Jan 2018 – Apr 2023, Pittsburgh, PA
Developed engineering software, provided technical solutions, and improved efficiency and quality for bridge projects.
Jan 2018 – Apr 2023, Pittsburgh, PA
Developed engineering software, provided technical solutions, and improved efficiency and quality for bridge projects.
Software Engineer – Bridge — Michael Baker International
Feb 2014 – Dec 2017, Pittsburgh, PA
Developed 3D non-linear FEA engines, APIs, and analysis modules for AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating (BrDR).
Feb 2014 – Dec 2017, Pittsburgh, PA
Developed 3D non-linear FEA engines, APIs, and analysis modules for AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating (BrDR).
Research Project Assistant — University at Buffalo
Jan 2008 – Jan 2014, Buffalo, NY
Created BIM models for bridges, developed data exchange protocols, and conducted seismic design and analysis for highway bridges.
Jan 2008 – Jan 2014, Buffalo, NY
Created BIM models for bridges, developed data exchange protocols, and conducted seismic design and analysis for highway bridges.
Bridge Engineer (Intern) — New York State Department of Transportation
Jul 2012 – Aug 2012, Buffalo, NY
Analyzed and designed highway bridges, performed load ratings, and created 3D bridge models for visualization and contract drawings.
Jul 2012 – Aug 2012, Buffalo, NY
Analyzed and designed highway bridges, performed load ratings, and created 3D bridge models for visualization and contract drawings.
Structural Engineer — Shenzhen Institute of Building Research
Jul 2004 – Apr 2007, Shenzhen, China
Designed 20+ building projects, analyzed structures, produced design reports, and managed project schedules and cost estimates.
Jul 2004 – Apr 2007, Shenzhen, China
Designed 20+ building projects, analyzed structures, produced design reports, and managed project schedules and cost estimates.
Credentials & Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) — New Hampshire (License #14109), South Carolina (License #37404)
Bentley Accredited iTwin Developer
LEED Green Associate
Deep Learning Specialization
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
Education
Ph.D., Civil Engineering — State University of New York at Buffalo (2010–2014)
M.S., Civil Engineering — State University of New York at Buffalo (2007–2010)
B.Eng., Civil Engineering — Tongji University (2000–2004)
Computer Science Program — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017-2018)
Selected Publications
BIM for Transportation Infrastructure — Literature Review, Applications, Challenges, and Recommendations
Automation in Construction, 2018
Development of Alignment-Based Parametric Data Exchange Schema for Bridge Geometry
Transportation Research Record, 2014
BrIM for Project Delivery and the Life-Cycle: State of the Art
Bridge Structures, 2009
Contact
Reach me on LinkedIn or via email at hanjin.hu@hotmail.com.