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Zaid Abunemeh

Zaid Abunemeh

P.Eng.
Structural Forensic Engineer

Primary Service Area Etobicoke

Email zabunemeh@ocig.com

Contact PH: (888) 624-3472, ext: 490 / M: (437) 423-2410

Industries

Construction : Design Review, Fire and Building Code Analysis, New Builds and Renovations, Permiting
Insurance : CAT Claims, Structural Failures
Property Management : Fire Protection Systems, New Construction, Renovations and Repairs

Solutions

Building & Design: New Construction, Renovations, Repairs, Structural Design
Forensic Engineering: Structural Engineering

Overview

Zaid is a licensed Professional Engineer based in Ontario. He is a graduate of Concordia University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Infrastructure. He specializes in forensic structural investigations in the analysis, design, and restoration of structural systems across residential, commercial, and industrial structures. His work spans the design and analysis of wood, steel, and concrete structures, design of fire separations, code compliance reviews, and detailed structural assessments of environmental and structural failures. Zaid possesses sound and extensive knowledge in the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) and Ontario Building Code (OBC).

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Professional Registration/Licensing

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Working at Heights
Next Generation Leadership program by BGR Coaching & Strategic Solutions

Professional Experience

Structural Forensic Engineer
OCI Group
Burlington, Ontario
July 2025 – Present

Engineer in Training/Professional Engineer
T. Smith Engineering Inc.
Etobicoke, Ontario
April 2019 – July 2025

Coordinated with clients, owners, contractors, project managers and building officials to facilitate projects being completed correctly and in a timely manner
Produced structural and architectural permit drawings for the restoration of damaged structures, including complete demolition
Designed wood, steel, and concrete structures in accordance with Parts 3&9 of the Ontario Building Code
Trained a team of four EITs
Introduce team members to the methodology of the insurance claims industry and provide them with an environment and the skills required to become project managers of their own projects
Detailed concrete design and repairs using relevant standards and procedures to restore damaged concrete structures
Prepared detailed structural analysis reports of structural and environmental failures to determine the cause of loss
Performed independent reviews of applicable codes and standards to determine code compliance of existing structures
Worked with clients to establish scope and observed, measured, and recorded existing site conditions
Used the obtained information to retrofit new structural systems to be implemented, including beam reinforcements, load-bearing walls alterations and roof extensions
Conducted research and contacted vendors regarding materials and products to develop solutions for the repair of existing structures

Academic Projects

Capstone Project
Concordia University
September 2017 – May 2018

Played a vital role in a team of seven students across three specialties to design all the structural components as well as plan and cost of construction for the new pavilion of the Montreal Fine Arts Museum
Defining project scope and adapting the architectural design to make it feasible while retaining the key aesthetic elements
Design of Concrete Structures (A23.3-14) was used in conjunction with the NBCC 2010
Designing the structural components such as slabs using SAFE software, beams, columns and shear walls using S-concrete as well as drafting plans and making 3D models using Revit and AutoCAD
Designing the foundation plan using SAFE and hand calculations
Finding academic resources and necessary material, managing deadlines and coordinating with management and environmental teams to ensure consistency and provide support when needed

Steel Design Project
Concordia University
January 2018 – May 2018

Led a team of three students in the design of a five-storey steel building located in Ottawa, Ontario
Load analysis for both gravity and lateral loads according to NBCC
Designing the structural components such as decks, primary and secondary beams, columns and moment resisting frame according to (CSA S16-14) and using Etabs
Drafting structural plans such as column schedule and beam framing plans using AutoCAD

Concrete Design Project
Concordia University
September 2017 – December 2017

Individual project of a 11-story concrete building located in Montreal, Quebec
Design Loads and combinations according to NBCC
Design of two-way slab using hand calculation and SAFE software
Design of beams, columns and shear walls using S-Concrete
Drafting structural plans and 3D model using AutoCAD and Revit

Skills and Expertise

Python and MATLAB programming
Structural design and analysis using ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, and S-Concrete
Drafting and modelling with AutoCAD and Revit
Design optimization and planning of concrete, steel, and wood structures
Technical documentation and reporting using Microsoft Office and WoodWork