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Wade Sticht, MS, PE

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Wade Sticht
 

West Regional Lead

 

+1 385 283 6865 (Office)
+1 385 455 9942 (Mobile)
265 N. Main Ste. D, Suite 122
Kaysville, UT 84037

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Wade Sticht is a licensed professional engineer with extensive experience in forensic structural and civil engineering investigations. Over the course of his career, he has led numerous evaluations involving construction defects, building envelope failures, moisture intrusion, and damage caused by wind, hail, hurricanes, and earthquakes. His work has supported insurance companies, legal professionals, and property owners across a wide range of complex cases.

Wade is recognized for his technical leadership and mentorship within the engineering field. As a senior engineer, he has trained colleagues in conducting site investigations, utilizing specialized equipment, and producing comprehensive expert reports. His commitment to quality and accuracy is reflected in his peer reviews of technical documents and his contributions to industry publications. He has also developed and delivered training materials on topics such as structural failures, building envelope issues, and storm-related damage assessments.

In his current role as West Regional Lead for the Forensic Architecture & Engineering – Property Group at J.S. Held, Wade provides both technical and administrative leadership across thirteen Western and Pacific states in the United States. He oversees daily operations and supports a multidisciplinary team specializing in structural engineering, building code compliance, forensic architecture, and the analysis of building failures and collapses.

Wade earned both his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he developed a strong foundation in structural analysis and design.

He has conducted investigations and managed projects throughout the United States and is fluent in English.

Key Expertise

  • Structural Failure
  • Storm Damages
  • Earthquake Damages
  • Moisture Intrusion
  • Construction Defect
  • Roofing Defects

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Structural Engineers Association of Utah, Member
  • Structural Engineers Association of Southern California, Member
  • NCEES 18-469-84 [National Engineering Registration]
  • PE 40233 / AL [State of Alabama Engineering License]
  • PE 51594 / AZ [State of Arizona Engineering License]
  • C70481 / CA [State of California Engineering License]
  • PE 48116 / CO [State of Colorado Engineering License]
  • PE 047043 / GA [State of Georgia Engineering License]
  • P-15643 / ID [State of Idaho Engineering License]
  • PE 062065782 / IL [State of Illinois Engineering License]
  • PE 45161 / LA [State of Louisiana Engineering License]
  • PE 31855 / MS [State of Mississippi Engineering License]
  • PE E15225 / NE [State of Nebraska Engineering License]
  • PE 28708 / NV [State of Nevada Engineering License]
  • PE 27607 / NM [State of New Mexico Engineering License]
  • PE 52115 / NC [State of North Carolina Engineering License]
  • 82192PE / OR [State of Oregon Engineering License]
  • PE 39035 / SC [State of South Carolina Engineering License]
  • PE 99795 / TX [State of Texas Engineering License]
  • PE 5569573-2202 / UT [State of Utah Engineering License]
  • PE 45110 / WA [State of Washington Engineering License]
  • PE 14332 / WY [State of Wyoming Engineering License]

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