Civil, Structural Engineering, and Construction Management
South Col Engineering, P.C. is a civil and structural engineering consulting practice based in Albany, New York. Founded in 2009 by Mohan Thapa, P.E., it serves public and private sector clients with bridge and highway design, civil site design, structural engineering, building evaluations, and comprehensive inspection services. Lead structural engineers bring more than 20 years of experience in performing condition assessment, evaluation, and inspection of highway, rail, canal, historic, and long-span signature structures for federal, state, and local owners.
Mohan ThapaFounder and Principal Engineer
Provides planning and design solutions for public and private sector projects, covering transport networks and structural systems.
Develops detailed engineering specifications for new bridge structures and overhead sign mounts.
Designs roadway networks and alignment plans to optimize traffic flow and safety.
Prepares comprehensive site grading, drainage, and layout designs for physical developments.
Engineers robust load-bearing elements using steel and concrete materials.
Assesses building integrity and structural performance to guide renovation or maintenance.
Delivers design support for residential modifications and structural enhancements.
Conducts professional evaluations and safety checks on critical transit and civil infrastructure.
Evaluates structural integrity and records condition ratings for diverse bridge classes.
Verifies the physical state and safety of large overhead highway signage.
Assesses the drainage capacity and structural condition of underground culverts.
Inspects waterway infrastructure, locks, and surrounding canal assets.
Provides field supervision and quality assurance on active job sites to verify design compliance.
Coordinates engineering initiatives from inception to closeout, maintaining high-quality delivery.
Bridges · Highways & Roads · Transportation · Government · Infrastructure · Residential
Bridges · Client: New York State Department of Transportation
Inspected bridges of varying complexity, prepared comprehensive inspection reports, and updated corresponding inventory systems for the New York State Department of Transportation.
Transportation · Client: New York State Thruway Authority
Performed annual and biennial inspections of Thruway-owned bridges and overhead signs across the Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo Divisions.
Infrastructure · Client: New York State Department of Transportation
Delivered project coordination, office support, and field services to execute the inspection inventory and structural analysis of state-owned large culverts.
Highways & Roads · Client: New York State Department of Transportation
Scheduled manpower, coordinated maintenance assessment, performed inspections, and updated physical inventories to produce detailed biennial and interim reports for various sign types throughout New York State.