Since joining EHW in 2012, Chris Nicholson has advanced from Project Engineer to a trusted structural engineering leader and Principal - known for technical rigor, thoughtful collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to client success. For every project, Chris is responsible for developing the project plan, ensuring adequate staffing, scheduling milestones, and regular reviews of project progress against client goals. He has managed a wide range of projects, each one reinforcing a belief that the strongest structures are created through strong relationships.

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From early fieldwork to managing complex institutional and laboratory projects, Chris has earned a reputation for being both detail‑oriented and people‑focused. Clients value his ability to translate technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions and to guide teams with a steady, solutions‑driven approach. For Chris, engineering is as much about communication as it is about calculations.

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Since graduating Texas Tech University in 2011 with dual bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering and architecture, Chris has brought a dedicated work ethic, strong construction industry knowledge, and a “whatever it takes” attitude to his role. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and maintains active memberships in the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and the Structural Engineers Association of Texas, Houston chapter. He is also certified through the state of California Safety Assessment Program as a first responder, qualified to perform structural assessment of buildings damaged by natural disasters anywhere in the U.S.

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One of Chris’s proudest accomplishments is the development of proprietary software that streamlines the design of steel connections. Ensight Haynes Whaley has used this software on several projects, which reduced the overall construction schedules by several months by performing this task in-house during construction documentation, rather than delegating it once construction has started.

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In his free time, you’ll find Chris spending time with his family, saltwater fishing on the Texas coast, relaxing with his small zoo of animals, or cracking jokes over a frozen margaritas with friends at his favorite Mexican restaurant.  

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​“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky (and/or Michael Scott from ‘The Office’, depending on who you ask!)

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