Derek draws from 20+ years of experience in parking structure design and renovation to blend efficient and cost-effective structural solutions with an elevated user experience that prioritizes safety, security and durability.
As a Principal with Watry Design, Derek analyzes construction and delivery methods to meet or exceed schedule, cost, performance and quality priorities to consistently deliver projects to satisfied clients. He has contributed to over 100 parking projects from master planning to full facility design to condition assessment and repair of older facilities. This experience gives him unique insight into how design decisions affect parking at every stage of the parking lifecycle.
In addition to delivering projects to satisfied clients, Derek’s projects, such as the UC Riverside Big Springs Parking Structure #2, have received recognition from the International Parking & Mobility Institute and other associations.
Education
Master of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Registrations
- SE (#5458), CA
- PE (#69558), CA
- SE (#58107), WA
- PE (#132445), TX
- PE (#088495), PA
- PE (#21601), HI
- SE #034684, NV
Affiliations
- The Structural Engineers Association
- International Parking & Mobility Institute
- Design Build Institute of America
- American Association of Airport Executives
- Parksmart (formerly the Green Parking Council)
- US Green Building Council
- Community College Facilities Coalition
