Mr. David D.B. Johnson, S.E., SECB
David D.B. Johnson is a Principal and Partner with Johnson Leifield Structural Engineers. As Principal of Production for Johnson Leifield Structural Engineers, he is responsible for all aspects of project production including structural systems selection, engineering design, drafting and detailing tasks, and construction administration.
Mr. Johnson’s 34 years of experience on more than a thousand projects include institutional structures, school projects, recreational facilities, retail centers, office complexes, and residential buildings. His expertise also encompasses numerous historical renovations, restorations, and ‘performance-based’ seismic rehabilitations. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Johnson has specialized in the engineering design of precast concrete, natural stone, masonry, and aluminum & glazing curtain wall systems with over 500 projects worldwide.
Prior to establishing his own firm, Mr. Johnson was a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Associate of Structural Engineering, and finally the Managing Principal of the Los Angeles office of KPFF Consulting Engineers. His responsibilities included office management of all technical and non-technical personnel, initial client contact, marketing, structural systems selection, and project management. Mr. Johnson was also a Design Engineer for John N.H. Chan & Associates Structural Engineers in Van Nuys, CA and before that, was a Drafter for Aircraft Component Repair Company in Sun Valley, CA.
Mr. Johnson’s 34 years of experience on more than a thousand projects include institutional structures, school projects, recreational facilities, retail centers, office complexes, and residential buildings. His expertise also encompasses numerous historical renovations, restorations, and ‘performance-based’ seismic rehabilitations. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Johnson has specialized in the engineering design of precast concrete, natural stone, masonry, and aluminum & glazing curtain wall systems with over 500 projects worldwide.
Prior to establishing his own firm, Mr. Johnson was a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Associate of Structural Engineering, and finally the Managing Principal of the Los Angeles office of KPFF Consulting Engineers. His responsibilities included office management of all technical and non-technical personnel, initial client contact, marketing, structural systems selection, and project management. Mr. Johnson was also a Design Engineer for John N.H. Chan & Associates Structural Engineers in Van Nuys, CA and before that, was a Drafter for Aircraft Component Repair Company in Sun Valley, CA.