CA Logging & Scheduling Tool
Construction Administration
Built a software application to log and schedule construction administration items, streamlining field tracking and follow-ups.
Hello, I'm
Vanessa O'Kelly, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
I am a licensed structural engineer and project leader with 8+ years of experience delivering projects across diverse sectors. I approach my work with a critical mindset, focused on delivering solutions that balance technical performance, cost, and functionality. I am interested in leveraging technology to improve how we design and deliver projects.
About
Building with Purpose
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Over 8 years of delivering complex projects has shaped how I work — and how I lead. Across aviation, sports, education, and commercial sectors, I’ve found that strong technical skills alone aren’t enough. The projects that succeed do so because of clear communication, deliberate coordination, and the ability to think critically under pressure. These are the principles that drive how I approach every project.
Project Management
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Stakeholder Communication
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Critical Thinking
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Problem Solving
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Selected Work
Civic
San Antonio Airport Terminal
Aviation · San Antonio, TX
Civic
Capitol Complex — Phase 2
Government
Education
Ball High School
Education · Galveston, TX
Sports
Carolina Panthers Training Facility
Sports · Rock Hill, SC
Education
West Texas A&M — Geneva Schaeffer Education Building
Higher Education · Canyon, TX
Retail
The SoNo Collection
Retail · Norwalk, CT
Commercial
Hudson Yards Tenant Fit Outs
Commercial · New York, NY
Building Smarter with Software
I use emerging technologies—often ahead of industry adoption—to identify workflow inefficiencies and build practical, high-impact solutions.
Education & Credentials
Education
M.S. Structural Engineering (December 2017)
The University of Texas at Austin
GPA: 3.8/4.0
B.S. Civil Engineering (May 2016)
The University of Texas at Austin
GPA: 3.65/4.0
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)
Texas
In Progress
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Actively preparing for exam
Experience
January 2018 — Present
Thornton Tomasetti
Senior Project Engineer · Houston, TX and New York, NY
More Experience
June 2016 — August 2017
LEAP! Structures
Intern · Austin, TX
Summer 2016
Santiago Calatrava LLC
Intern · Zurich, Switzerland
Summer 2015
S4 Arquitectes
Intern · Barcelona, Spain
Professional Activities
Director of Global Programming Committee
Women at Thornton Tomasetti
Led global initiatives connecting and empowering women across 50+ offices through quarterly professional development events and mentoring programs.
Co-Coordinator — NY/TX Office
Women at Thornton Tomasetti
Organized local events promoting community, mentorship, and career growth.
Recruiting Committee Co-Lead
Thornton Tomasetti · Houston, TX & New York, NY
Lead recruiting efforts for entry-level engineers at UT and A&M.
Member
Women in Architecture
Technical Expertise
Software
Codes & Standards
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