Biography
Jason O’Dell is a licensed Professional Engineer with a multidisciplinary background in civil and structural engineering. His experience spans structural design, construction, applied research, and transportation engineering, with work across commercial, industrial, institutional, and public infrastructure projects.
Jason brings a strong balance of technical expertise and field experience, with capabilities in structural analysis, building and infrastructure design, and complex project evaluation. He is licensed in Washington and California and holds specialized certifications in bridge inspection, including fracture-critical and underwater evaluations.
Throughout his career, Jason has supported both public and private sector clients, delivering practical, reliable engineering solutions backed by hands-on insight and advanced analytical modeling.
About KE|AD Building Consultants
At KE|AD, we offer clients a full suite of disciplines including architecture, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering and construction administration. Our team of architects, engineers and construction administrators provide services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, multi-family, building envelope, plumbing and HVAC and construction administration. We have the ability to perform a wide range of tests, simulations, and investigative procedures on-site and in our Seattle and Hawaii laboratory.
Our goal is to provide competent professional services with emphasis on technical investigation and problem solving. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
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A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
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- June 2020
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Case Study: Broken Saddle Adapter for a Lifting-Jack
Our case study involves forensics and litigation support through an independent analysis of the failed saddle adaptor for a lifting-jack.