People: Principals
Zubaid Karim
Education
Registration
Professional Affiliations
Joined the Firm: 2007
Years of Experience at Other Firms: 31
Projects
- BS Physics and Mathematics, Punjab University, Pakistan, 1960
- BE Civil Engineering, Karachi University, Pakistan, 1964
- D.I.C. Diploma of Imperial College, London, England, 1966
Registration
- California – Structural Engineer, 1980, License No. S-2306
- California – Civil Engineer, 1978, License No. C29885
- Other Registrations: Illinois (P.E. & S.E.), Florida (P.E.), and Colorado (P.E.)
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineers Association of California
- Structural Engineers Association of San Diego
- Seismology Committee, Member
- The American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter
- Adjunct Professor – Newschool of Architecture & Design (NSAD), San Diego
Joined the Firm: 2007
Years of Experience at Other Firms: 31
Projects
- University of California San Diego, Engineering Building #1
- Sony Tenant Improvements
Committed to fostering structural engineering talent and investing back into San Diego, Zubaid collaborates with students on matters of structural investigation, construction administration and seismic evaluation as an adjunct professor at The New School of Architecture and Design. He brings the same attributes to his work with clients and engineers in our office.
Little Known Fact:
My first few months at Degenkolb included a company technical conference, sailing trip and wine tour. Future trips to the home office brought instructions from my wife to purchase Northern California wines.
Client or Design Philosophy:
Teaching keeps me engaged in the field. Working in the field keeps me engaged in teaching.
Virtues:
Soft spoken
Vices:
Good wine and food
Special Interests:
Teaching
