Structural Engineer

Zahidul
Hoque Joy

3+ Years  ·  USA  ·  Canada  ·  Bangladesh

Specializing in steel, RCC, connections, and complex structural systems.

3+
Years Experience
50+
OR Ceiling Systems
100+
MEP Structures
3
Countries
01 Core Competencies

Areas of Expertise

Industrial Steel Structures
Design and analysis of refinery heaters, stacks, and process industry structures — engineered for demanding industrial environments and code-compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
ETABSRISA 3DAISCASCE 7
Buildings & Modular Structures
High-rise RCC multi-storeys, steel modular buildings, warehouses, and site-agnostic prefabricated structures. Full 3D modeling, lateral system design, and foundation engineering.
ETABSSAP2000ACIBNBC
MEP & Non-Structural
Pipe racks, cable tray supports, overhead grid structures for medical facilities, equipment skids, and solar racking systems — 100+ MEP structures delivered across USA & Canada.
NavisworksRevitAISCIBC
Connections & Anchor Design
Manual and software-based connection design for steel buildings across USA, Canada, and Bangladesh. Post-installed anchor design and verification using Hilti PROFIS.
IDEA StatiCaHilti ProfisAISC 360
FEM & Structural Analysis
Complex finite element modeling of structural components, static and dynamic analysis, and 3D structural modeling with proficiency in industry-standard FEM platforms.
SAP2000RFEM 6RSTABRISA 3D
Wood Frame Structures
Design and review of wood-framed structures across the USA including residential and light commercial applications compliant with AWC and NDS standards.
AWCNDSIBCIRC
02 Notable Engagements

Selected Projects

001
50+ Operating Room Ceiling Systems Medical

Monoflex-based OR ceiling structural system with optimized deflection control, verified connections, and custom anchor design for advanced medical equipment support in healthcare facilities.

USA  · ACI 318 · AISC 360 · Hilti PROFIS · IBC
OR Ceiling
USA
002
20+ Surgical Light & Boom Support Structures Medical

Robust individual structural systems with optimized deflection control, verified connections, and custom anchor design for the heaviest surgical lights and booms in advanced healthcare facilities.

USA  · ACI 318 · AISC · Hilti PROFIS · ASCE 7
Surgical Boom
USA
003
Extensive MEP Support Structures Industrial

Hundreds of pipe rack supports, cable tray racks, overhead grids, medical equipment supports, equipment skids, and solar racking systems designed and delivered across USA & Canada.

USA · Canada  · ASCE 7 · AISC 360 · IBC · NBCC
MEP Structures
USA · CA
004
Residential Deck Projects Residential

Design and review of wood-framed residential decks across the USA. Framing, connection, anchorage, stability and foundation design for all seismic and wind zones.

USA  · AWC · NDS · IBC · IRC · ASCE 7
Residential Deck Projects
USA
005
Skid Structures Industrial

Skid structure design with lifting analysis, lug design, seismic anchor design, and connection engineering for process industry applications.

USA  · AISC 360 · ASCE 7 · ACI 318 · AWS D1.1
Skid Structures
USA
006
Steel Connection Analysis — IDEA StatiCa Structural

3D finite element modeling and code-based verification of complex steel moment connections. Full FEM stress verification using IDEA StatiCa with AISC 360 compliance checks.

USA  · AISC 360 · AISC 341 · ASCE 7
Steel Connection
USA
007
Multi-Storey High-Rise Building High-Rise

Full 3D modeling, analysis, and design of a multi-storey RCC building. Lateral system design, floor slab design, and foundation engineering per ACI and BNBC standards.

Bangladesh  · ETABS · ACI 318 · BNBC 2020 · ASCE 7
High-Rise
BD
008
Solar & Racking Systems Energy

Structural design and analysis of large-scale solar panel racking systems with optimized steel connections, load path verification, and array layout engineering.

USA  · ASCE 7 · AISC 360 · IBC · ACI
Solar Racking
USA
009
Retrofit Structures Retrofit

Retrofitting wood roof frame structures for all seismic, snow and wind zones across multiple US climate and seismic regions.

USA  · AWC · NDS · ASCE 7 · IBC
Retrofit Structures
USA
03 Technical Arsenal

Software Expertise

FEM & Structural Analysis
CSI ETABS
CSI SAP2000
RISA 3D
Dlubal RSTAB
Dlubal RFEM 6
Connection & Anchor
IDEA StatiCa
RISA Connection
Hilti Profis Engineering
Hilti Profis MSE
BIM & Drafting
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Navisworks
Bluebeam Revu
Design & Programming
Adobe Illustrator
MS Excel · Word · PowerPoint
C++
Python
Design Standards & Codes
ASCE 7-05 ASCE 7-10 ASCE 7-16 ASCE 7-22 AISC 360-10 AISC 360-16 ACI 318 BNBC AWS NDS IBC IRC NBCC Hilti TB ASCE 7-05 ASCE 7-10 ASCE 7-16 ASCE 7-22 AISC 360-10 AISC 360-16 ACI 318 BNBC AWS NDS IBC IRC NBCC Hilti TB
04 Professional Profile
ZHJ

Turning complex challenges into meaningful engineering solutions.

I'm Zahidul Hoque Joy, a Structural Engineer with a passion for turning complex challenges into meaningful engineering solutions.

I believe structural engineering is more than calculations and codes — it is about creating a safer, more resilient, and sustainable built environment. My professional journey has shaped this perspective, while my academic and research interests continue to push me toward deeper exploration and innovation.

My vision is to bridge engineering practice and research to help shape the next generation of resilient and sustainable structures.

Zahidul Hoque Joy
Current Firm Design Alliance Ltd. — A sister concern of Engineering Alliance, Inc. TX, USA
Position Structural Engineer Ⅱ
Education B.Sc. Civil Eng., CUET
Graduated June 2023
IEB Member A-25830
BASE Member AM-BASE-00019
Based In Dhaka, Bangladesh
04b Research Work
ICACE — 7th International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering
Sandcrete Block — Mechanical Characterization

Investigated the mechanical properties and sustainability potential of sandcrete blocks as an alternative to traditional fired-clay bricks. The study compared fresh characteristics, mechanical strength, and durability, demonstrating the promising performance of sandcrete blocks for more sustainable and resource-efficient construction.

Publication Details
Venue ICACE 7th Conference
Topic Sustainable Materials
Field Civil Engineering
04C Research Interests
Computational Modelling of Structural Connections & Anchorage Seismic Performance of Nonstructural Components Explainable Machine Learning for Structural Engineering Mechanical Performance of Sustainable Concrete & Masonry Concrete & Masonry Mechanics Alternative-Aggregate Concrete Experimental Characterization & Numerical Modelling Nonlinear Modelling of Steel Connections Surrogate Modelling Structural Reliability & Uncertainty Quantification Structural Optimization
05 Creative Works

The Other Side of Me

Beyond calculations and structural models lies a passion for art — pencil portraits, digital illustrations, and expressive line work. Each piece is a different kind of engineering: building emotion, form, and story from a blank canvas.

06 Get In Touch

Let's Build
Something Great

Available for structural engineering projects, creative collaborations, and consultations. Let's connect.