Open to structural design, site engineering and consulting work
Omar Y. A. Khamayseh
Senior Structural EngineerWest Bank, Palestine
I take structures from the analysis model to buildable drawings: reinforced concrete, seismic detailing, retaining and water-retaining structures, and post-tensioned slabs, with over eight years of design and site experience in Palestine.
Profile
Structural engineer with 8+ years of experience in reinforced concrete design, seismic design, foundation and geotechnical engineering, post-tensioned slab execution, ground improvement and construction supervision.
My work includes retaining structures 6–18 m high for deep excavations, post-tensioning shop drawings and execution for 30+ projects, and structural design contribution to a 150,000 m² industrial facility. I work in English, Arabic and Hebrew, applying ACI and IBC requirements together with local regulations.
Core expertise
- Reinforced concrete buildings and seismic detailing
- Equipment foundations for industrial plants
- Retaining walls and deep excavations
- Water-retaining tanks and pumping stations
- Post-tensioned slabs: shop drawings and site execution
- Waterproofing design
- Protected spaces and shelters
- Structural assessment and rehabilitation
- Soil investigation, ground improvement and QA/QC
- Quantity take-offs and technical reports
Services
Structural engineering services for owners, architects, contractors and developers.
Structural design of residential and public buildings
Reinforced-concrete design with seismic detailing, from the analysis model to a complete set of construction drawings.
Post-tensioned slabs: shop drawings and site supervision
Tendon layouts and PT shop drawings, then on-site stressing with elongation checks against the design values.
Retaining walls and excavation support
Selecting and designing the wall system for the soil, the height and the neighbouring buildings, including deep excavations.
Protected spaces and shelters: design and review
Design and review of protected spaces to the applicable requirements, including waterproofing details.
Structural assessment and strengthening
Condition assessment of existing buildings and strengthening design for added floors or changes in use.
Drawing review and technical consulting
Independent review of structural drawings and calculations, quantity take-offs and technical reports.
Not sure which service fits? Describe the project and I will advise.
Selected projects
Selected work, from analysis model to construction drawings and site execution. Select a project to see its images and scope.
Experience
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Aug 2023 – Present
Civil & Structural Engineer
Center for Engineering & Creativity (C.E.C.), Jerusalem
- Structural analysis, load calculations and design of reinforced-concrete structures to applicable codes and regulations.
- Preparation and review of structural drawings, shop drawings, specifications and engineering reports.
- Design and review of protected spaces, shelters and waterproofing systems; design reviews, site inspections and technical assessments.
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May 2022 – Jun 2023
Engineering Manager, Ramallah Branch
International Center for Geotechnical and Engineering Studies (ICGES), Ramallah
- Managed the branch: engineering operations, staff and client relations.
- Led engineering consultancy for real-estate development projects, soil investigations and construction-materials testing.
- Delivered ground-improvement solutions including soil grouting, and managed QA/QC, design coordination and construction supervision.
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Jul 2017 – Jan 2018, Oct 2018 – May 2022
Civil & Structural Engineer
ICGES, Hebron and Bethlehem
- Designed and implemented retaining structures 6–18 m high for deep excavations.
- Designed the structural system of a 150,000 m² industrial facility.
- Foundation design, soil investigations, laboratory and field testing, structural health monitoring and condition assessment of existing structures.
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Oct 2018 – May 2022
Structural Engineer (part-time, 30%)
Free Span Company, Hebron
- Executed post-tensioning on 30+ projects: construction management and site supervision.
- Prepared PT shop drawings for construction.
- Projects include Hebron Mall, Ramallah City Center, Hebron Courts Complex and Freer Schools.
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Jan 2018 – Oct 2018
Civil Engineer
Hijjawi Construction Laboratory (HCL), Nablus
- Construction-materials testing and evaluation of existing buildings.
- Concrete and asphalt mix designs.
- Supported building, industrial and road projects, including the USAID-funded Al-Bathan Road.
Education and credentials
Education
- MSc, Structural and Earthquake EngineeringAn-Najah National University, Nablus, 2017–2019
- BSc, Building EngineeringPalestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, 2013–2017
Publication
Analysis of Excavation Failures in a Car Showroom Project in Palestine. Co-author. 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Jordan, 2020.
Certifications
- Analysis and Design of Steel Structures, Palestine Engineers Association, 2025
- Revit, Palestine Engineers Association, 2025
- Residential Secure Spaces Design, C.E.C., 2024
- ETABS, Palestine Engineers Association, 2017
Memberships
- Palestine Engineers Association
- Jordan Engineers Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Software
- ETABS
- SAFE
- SAP2000
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Tekla Structures
- PROKON
- ATIR
- IDEA StatiCa
- DeepEX
- GEO5
- Excel design sheets
Codes and standards
- ACI 318
- ACI 350
- ASCE 7
- IBC
plus Jordanian codes and local regulatory requirements
Languages
- Arabic: native
- English: professional working proficiency
- Hebrew: advanced (C1)
Have a structure to design or review?
Available for structural design and site engineering roles, and for design work on residential, public and industrial projects.
- omarkha5@gmail.com
- linkedin.com/in/omarkhamayseh
- Location
- West Bank, Palestine