JQ has promoted John Bremer, PE to Principal, Industrial; Billy D. James, PE to Associate, Buildings; Luis Soto to Associate, Industrial; and Matt Smart to Associate, Geospatial, according to CEO Stephen H. Lucy, PE.
“Our rapid growth over the past few years has enabled us to broaden and enhance our engineering and technical capabilities and to provide substantial career paths for our talented team members. Each of these professionals has supported our growth and success, enabling us to offer a range of services that our clients seek. We are very pleased to honor these individuals for their outstanding work,” says Lucy.
John Bremer, PE
Promoted to Principal, Industrial
214.752.9098 jbremer@jqeng.com
Co-founder of the JQ Dallas branch, John Bremer, PE, is a Principal leading JQ’s Industrial team. He has more than 36 years of combined experience in the architectural, power and petrochemical fields. His leadership is integral to the firm’s reputation for extraordinary work focused on our industrial clients. Based on his experience at power and manufacturing plants and knowledge of high definition scanning, he assists clients in mission critical industrial projects by incorporating LiDAR and facilities modeling to expedite construction scheduling and enhance site safety. John has extensive experience in the assessment and modification of existing structures while maintaining on-going plant operations.
John earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. John belongs to the Structural Engineers Association of Texas and American Concrete Institute.
Current Projects:
- Thermal System Improvements, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- Permanent Plant Upgrades, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Billy D. James, PE
Promoted to Associate, Buildings
214.623.5843 bjames@jqeng.com
Billy has a diverse background in structural engineering spanning 40 years. His comprehensive knowledge and experience through a wide variety of projects including infrastructure, municipal, institutional and commercial clients give him the depth of expertise to serve as JQ’s Engineering
Technical Lead, providing Quality Assurance | Quality Control across a range of projects.
JQ Announces Principal and Associate Promotions
In this role, Billykeeps close coordination through periodic meetings and technical reviews with project team personnel. He also provides constructability reviews to assure that what is designed can be efficiently built. Billy earned his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Projects:
- Engineering Building, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas
- Law School at 106 South Harwood (Dallas Municipal Building Renovation), The University of North Texas, Dallas, Texas
Luis Soto
Promoted to Associate, Industrial
214.623.5867 lsoto@jqeng.com
Luis Soto serves as Senior Technician in JQ’s Industrial team. He has extensive experience with a variety of software platforms, specifically Revit, Leica Cyclone, Bentley MicroStation and Bentley Structural. Luis is highly skilled in the art of modeling, laser scanning/registration, modeling from laser scans and custom Revit family creation. He uses that knowledge to lead JQ’s LiDAR modelling group, implementing documentation and technical improvements firm wide.
Current Projects:
- Thermal System Improvements, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- Permanent Plant Upgrades, Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Matt Smart
Promoted to Associate, Geospatial
214.752.9098 msmart@jqeng.com
As JQ’s senior Survey Crew Chief, Matt Smart brings more than 15 years of industry experience to the geospatial team. In addition to performing boundary, topographic, and design surveys, Matt also has experience with LiDAR laser scanning. He has performed survey and laser scanning services on everything from buildings and utility tunnels to the Top o’ Texas Tower ride at the State Fair of Texas.
Current Projects:
- Thermal and Chill Water Line Routes Survey, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- LiDAR Scan, Floyd Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant, North Texas Municipal Water District, Richardson, Texas
About JQ
Founded in 1984, JQ provides structural and civil engineering, geospatial and facility performance services throughout the southern United States. The firm is considered a leader in engineering design innovation and technology to support its complex, multi-state and multi-market projects. Nationally, JQ has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” and as a “Hot Firm” by Zweig Group. JQ has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock and San Antonio. For more information, visit the company’s website at: www.jqeng.com.
