Gustavo Amaris

Senior Associate

Gustavo Amaris began his career in 1984 at Weiskopf & Pickworth (W & P) as a drafter. As the use of information technology (IT) in the structural engineering profession quickly advanced, Gustavo progressed right along with it and became a computer aided drafting (CAD) operator in 1988. He was promoted to IT/CAD manager for W & P in 1994 and a year later, was named an associate. In 2002, he and the staff of W & P became a part of Severud Associates. Gustavo remains IT/CAD manager and in 2005 was elevated to senior associate. Gustavo keeps the engineers and drafters up to date with the latest structural engineering analysis programs, building information modeling (BIM) and drafting software, as well as computer, document processing, and telecommunications equipment.

Gustavo along with his team supports all aspects of the firm’s work but he has made direct contributions to many noteworthy projects, including the immersive entertainment venue Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the new corporate headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, in New York City. His other notable projects include the TSX Broadway and Palace Theater and the Moynihan Train Hall–J.A. Farley Post Office redevelopments, both in Manhattan, the Terminal 6 redevelopment at JFK International Airport in Queens, and the high-rise office building One Vanderbilt Avenue, also in Manhattan.

Gustavo earned an Associate of Science in civil engineering technology from New York City College of Technology (City Tech) (formerly New York City Technical College).