AbOUT
Structural Engineering Design Solutions (SEDS) is a Dunedin based structural engineering consultancy founded by father and son partnership Lyndsay and Kieran McGrannachan, who together have over 30 years of structural engineering experience. The team specialise in all aspects of structural engineering, from residential and low rise commercial building design to detailed seismic assessment of existing buildings.
MEET THE TEAM
Director/Senior Structural Engineer
Kieran McGrannachan
BEng Tech, Dip Eng, CMEngNZ, CPEng
Kieran is a co-founder and director of Structural Engineering Design Solutions.
Kieran has 17 years engineering experience. He first graduated from Otago Polytechnic in 2006 with a Diploma in Civil Engineering, and again in 2012 when he completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, specialising in structures and also transportation. Kieran has wide ranging experience, starting his career as a Structural Technician working primarily on bridge projects for local authority clients across New Zealand and also in Fiji. In 2013 Kieran took a new role as a Structural Engineer in the field of specific engineering design for residential and commercial buildings and earthquake assessments. Kieran is a member of Engineering New Zealand, in 2018 he was registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer. Kieran has co-authored two published articles about the seismic vulnerability of Dunedin Buildings.
At Structural Engineering Design Solutions Kieran has been the lead structural engineer for a range of multidisciplinary projects including several in the educational sector.
Kieran is a co-founder and director of Structural Engineering Design Solutions.
Kieran has 17 years engineering experience. He first graduated from Otago Polytechnic in 2006 with a Diploma in Civil Engineering, and again in 2012 when he completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, specialising in structures and also transportation. Kieran has wide ranging experience, starting his career as a Structural Technician working primarily on bridge projects for local authority clients across New Zealand and also in Fiji. In 2013 Kieran took a new role as a Structural Engineer in the field of specific engineering design for residential and commercial buildings and earthquake assessments. Kieran is a member of Engineering New Zealand, in 2018 he was registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer. Kieran has co-authored two published articles about the seismic vulnerability of Dunedin Buildings.
At Structural Engineering Design Solutions Kieran has been the lead structural engineer for a range of multidisciplinary projects including several in the educational sector.
Associate/Structural Engineer
Rhys Dalton
BEng Tech, MEngNZ
Rhys completed his Bachelor of Engineering Technology in 2014, and is a Member of Engineering New Zealand.
Rhys has worked for Structural Engineering Design Solutions since its inception in 2015 starting as a graduate engineer, over the past 5 years he has developed sound skills in structural design and documentation, and is well versed in using Finite Element analysis modelling software to model all aspects of structures.
Rhys has particularly strong practical skills which come to the fore in the production of structural drawings, and when carrying out construction observations.
Structural Engineer
ABDUL IMBRAHIM
MEngSt(Civil), BE(Civil), Dip(Civil), Cert(PM) ,MEngNZ
Abdul has 6+ experience in engineering, graduating from Fiji National University with a Diploma and Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Abdul also holds a certificate in Project Management, obtained a full scholarship and completed his Masters Degree in Engineering Studies - endorsed in Civil Engineering from University of Canterbury.
Abdul has worked as a structural engineer for a consulting firm in Fiji undertaking designing residential, commercial, and special post-disaster structures. Abdul has had a full career already in design, has been previously employed as a lecturer (specialising in reinforced concrete and advanced structural engineering) and has also worked for Buller District Council, becoming familiar with the New Zealand Building Code, Building Act and Legislation.
Currently Abdul focuses on engineering design for both residential and commercial builds. His experience and broad knowledge is an asset to the company.
Away from work Abdul likes to spend time with his family and explore new areas in New Zealand and overseas.
Rhys completed his Bachelor of Engineering Technology in 2014, and is a Member of Engineering New Zealand.
Rhys has worked for Structural Engineering Design Solutions since its inception in 2015 starting as a graduate engineer, over the past 5 years he has developed sound skills in structural design and documentation, and is well versed in using Finite Element analysis modelling software to model all aspects of structures.
Rhys has particularly strong practical skills which come to the fore in the production of structural drawings, and when carrying out construction observations.
Structural Engineer
ABDUL IMBRAHIM
MEngSt(Civil), BE(Civil), Dip(Civil), Cert(PM) ,MEngNZ
Abdul has 6+ experience in engineering, graduating from Fiji National University with a Diploma and Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Abdul also holds a certificate in Project Management, obtained a full scholarship and completed his Masters Degree in Engineering Studies - endorsed in Civil Engineering from University of Canterbury.
Abdul has worked as a structural engineer for a consulting firm in Fiji undertaking designing residential, commercial, and special post-disaster structures. Abdul has had a full career already in design, has been previously employed as a lecturer (specialising in reinforced concrete and advanced structural engineering) and has also worked for Buller District Council, becoming familiar with the New Zealand Building Code, Building Act and Legislation.
Currently Abdul focuses on engineering design for both residential and commercial builds. His experience and broad knowledge is an asset to the company.
Away from work Abdul likes to spend time with his family and explore new areas in New Zealand and overseas.
Consultant
Lyndsay McGrannachan
BE (Hons), BSc, PgDipSc
Lyndsay is a co-founder of Structural Engineering Design Solutions.
Lyndsay has over 20 years’ experience in structural and civil engineering. Prior to completing his Bachelor of Engineering with honors’ in 1999 he worked as a self-employed builder and worked on a variety of residential construction.
Lyndsay also has a Bachelor of Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in mathematics. In 2011 he became a Member of Engineering New Zealand and was registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer (structural and civil).
Lyndsay has wide ranging experience in design and assessment of buildings and bridges, one of his specializations is carrying out detailed seismic assessments using Finite Element modeling software to carry our response spectra analysis. He also has a keen interest in geology and has developed significant knowledge of local ground conditions and foundation design.
Lyndsay is Structural Engineering Design Solutions Principal Engineer, his background as a builder gives him practicality and his attention to detail make him a highly effective reviewer which ensures quality output of all designs and documentation.
Lyndsay is a co-founder of Structural Engineering Design Solutions.
Lyndsay has over 20 years’ experience in structural and civil engineering. Prior to completing his Bachelor of Engineering with honors’ in 1999 he worked as a self-employed builder and worked on a variety of residential construction.
Lyndsay also has a Bachelor of Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in mathematics. In 2011 he became a Member of Engineering New Zealand and was registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer (structural and civil).
Lyndsay has wide ranging experience in design and assessment of buildings and bridges, one of his specializations is carrying out detailed seismic assessments using Finite Element modeling software to carry our response spectra analysis. He also has a keen interest in geology and has developed significant knowledge of local ground conditions and foundation design.
Lyndsay is Structural Engineering Design Solutions Principal Engineer, his background as a builder gives him practicality and his attention to detail make him a highly effective reviewer which ensures quality output of all designs and documentation.
Drafting/ BIM Technician
Matthew Donn
Matt has 10+ years’ experience in the building and construction industry working mainly in the area of residential design and drafting. He has worked in both architectural and engineering drafting environments. He has also worked in hands-on roles in the construction on residential buildings, providing him a valuable insight in to the practical side of construction.
Matt is proficient in the use of Revit as well as other CAD software packages. His skills in 3D modeling assist him producing accurate and coordinated documentation.
Matt is member of the New Zealand Timber Design Society and Engineering New Zealand
Matt is proficient in the use of Revit as well as other CAD software packages. His skills in 3D modeling assist him producing accurate and coordinated documentation.
Matt is member of the New Zealand Timber Design Society and Engineering New Zealand
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