About Us

Pedro M., P.E., S.E.

Principal, CEO

Pedro is a licensed Structural Engineer with a wide array of building design experience including structures in high seismic and high wind regions. His portfolio includes resorts, high rises up to 70 stories tall, hotels, residential, mixed-used, higher education, and civic and justice projects. His is an expert in the analysis, design and detailing of concrete, steel, masonry, wood and light-gage steel structures.

Pedro was born and raised in Portugal and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's degree in Structural Engineering. He ventured to the United States at the age of 27, following a successful career as a structural engineering researcher. His early academic achievements include the publication of several influential papers, which helped him realize his true passion for structural design. In his professional path, he learned from the best, working for top tier structural engineering firms in Phoenix and Miami.

In his free time, Pedro enjoys long walks by the beach with his wife and 3-year-old son, flying his drone, and traveling with the family. When he is home, you will always find him building blocks with his son.

PJM Structural Engineering was founded in 2023 with the purpose of providing high quality, cost-effective, design solutions to a broad range of clients, from home owners to local contractors, to world-renowned architects and designers. Our aim is to provide simple solutions to complex design challenges.  Backed by over 20 years of collective experience, our engineers boast a robust project portfolio and hold professional engineering licenses in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

* PROJECTS COMPLETED PRIOR TO JOINING PJM STRUCTURAL