Our Engineer

Zeinab Aalipour, M.Sc.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (E.I.T., APEGS-P.Eng under review)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Geotechnical Engineer with 15+ years of experience in geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, slope stability, and civil/geotechnical design. Strong analytical and field background with a commitment to safe, practical, and efficient engineering solutions.

Zeinab Aalipour is a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer and Registered Engineer-in-Training (APEGS) with over 15 years of diverse experience in geotechnical engineering, construction supervision, foundation design, field investigation, and advanced geotechnical laboratory testing.

She has extensive experience in SPT, CPT, plate load testing, direct shear, triaxial testing, consolidation, compaction, Atterberg limits, permeability tests, and field/lab geotechnical analysis. Her professional background includes geotechnical design, energy audits, structural renovation support, and supervision of more than 100 construction projects.

Areas of Expertise

  • Soil mechanics & advanced laboratory testing
  • Slope stability & settlement analysis
  • Shallow & deep foundation design
  • Soil improvement & stabilization techniques
  • SPT, CPT, field density, plate load, permeability testing
  • Geotechnical investigations & data interpretation
  • Structural and civil engineering support
  • Energy efficiency & building performance assessment (HOT2000)
  • Project coordination & multidisciplinary collaboration

Selected Experience

Registered Energy Advisor Specialist — All Season Inspection (Canada)

  • Conducted detailed building inspections and full energy audits.
  • Analyzed building performance and recommended cost-effective upgrades.
  • Advised homeowners and contractors on improving thermal efficiency.
  • Performed HOT2000 energy modelling and simulations.

Geotechnical Engineer —

  • Conducted full geotechnical field investigations and laboratory testing.
  • Performed chemical, concrete, and materials testing for construction projects.
  • Prepared geotechnical and concrete technical reports.
  • Designed shallow and deep foundation systems.

Construction & Retrofit Civil Engineer —

  • Supported structural design, analysis, and implementation for civil projects.
  • Coordinated with contractors, architects, suppliers, and engineering teams.
  • Evaluated mechanical systems and developed retrofit solutions.
  • Ensured project alignment with schedule, quality, and safety standards.

Geotechnical & Civil Engineer — Mazandaran Construction Engineering Organization

  • Reviewed geotechnical and concrete reports for technical accuracy.
  • Designed more than 30 civil and structural projects using GeoStudio, PLAXIS, FLAC, SAP, ETABS, and SAFE.
  • Reviewed plans for compliance with National Building Code requirements.
  • Estimated material quantities and project implementation costs.
  • Supervised construction of over 100 buildings with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Education

  • M.Sc., Geotechnical Engineering — University of Mazandaran (Iran)
    WES-evaluated as equivalent to a Canadian Master of Civil Engineering.
  • B.Sc., Civil Engineering — University of Mazandaran (Iran)
    WES-evaluated as equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

Certifications

  • Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) — APEGS (2024–Present)
  • Registered Energy Advisor (House) — NRCan (2024)
  • Registered Energy Advisor (MURB) — NRCan (2025)
  • Construction Supervision & Execution License
    Ministry of Roads & Urban Development (2008–Present)