Cris Paniagua, P.E.
Project Engineer with C. W. Howe Partners since May 2003
Cristobal Paniagua was born and raised in Anaheim, California. In 1995 he moved to Los Angeles to fulfill his childhood dream of attending
U.C.L.A. He graduated from U.C.L.A. with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in June of 2000 and began working for the Structural Engineering
Firm Englekirk Partners where he worked on many high profile projects such as the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Complex in Hollywood
California and the Paseo Colorado Shopping Complex in Pasadena California. In September of 2001 he returned to U.C.L.A to obtain his M.S.
degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. He obtained his M.S. degree in June of 2002 and returned to the
firm Englekirk Partners as a Design Engineer where he worked until March of 2003. He joined C. W. Howe Partners shortly thereafter, where
he is now a Project Engineer working on a wide array of projects ranging from small residential remodels to commercial and multi-residential
developments.
Cristobal is a member of the Structural Engineer Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and attends seminars sponsored by the association
in an effort to further expand his knowledge of current engineering practices.
Cristobal has attended the following seminars: 2006 IBC Load Combinations and ASCE 7-05 Seismic Design Provisions (March 2007), Steel Design
Issues – Steel Design Examples (March 2005) and
Post Disaster Safety Assessment Evaluator Training (May 2008).
While not at the office, Cristobal enjoys socializing with friends and family. Coming from a large family that is deeply rooted in both
his parents’ home state of Michoacan Mexico and the United States, it is not too long before a family event or gathering of friends
takes place. Cristobal also enjoys watching sports and is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers and Angels, Anaheim Ducks, UCLA, and
the Dallas Cowboys. When not taking part in a family event or socializing with friends while watching a game, Cristobal enjoys taking part
in events sponsored by the Los Angeles Conservancy which is dedicated to the Preservation of Historic Structures in the City of Los Angeles
and surrounding areas.
