Denver, CO - Elena Hoff is one of Schemmer's Structural Engineers. She blends creativity and precision to bring sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing structures to life.
"I studied structural engineering in grad school after an undergrad in physics," Elena explains. "And I knew that I wanted to design buildings." This passion led her to Schemmer, where she began her career. "I loved my internship that summer," she recalls, "and decided to stick around."
Elena has worked at several of our offices, starting in Omaha, then moving to Lincoln. "Then the opportunity arose for me to come out to Denver and help start this office," she says, "I moved out to Denver about two years ago." Now a true mountain enthusiast, she embraces the Colorado lifestyle, hiking "80 to 100 miles every year."
"I think that in general, as a design engineer, it is my responsibility to make sure that buildings are designed well with the future in mind," Elena emphasizes. This commitment to sustainability drove her to spearhead the creation of Schemmer's sustainability committee. "In 2021, we started the sustainability group here at Schemmer," she explains. "My goal is that we are designing these extremely sustainable buildings that are surpassing all benchmarks."
Elena thrives on the dynamic nature of her work. "One of my favorite things about Schemmer is that we design all types of buildings, all types of structures, and with that comes learning a new thing almost every week," she says. "There's a lot of mentorship and camaraderie."
Elena says that camaraderie fosters a unique collaborative environment at Schemmer, where engineers and architects from various disciplines work together seamlessly. "It's pretty cool that we have structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural, geotech, and survey, all of this under one roof," Elena explains. "It helps us see problems as like a holistic entity." This collaborative approach allows Schemmer to provide seamless and efficient solutions for clients.
Elena's passion for design, dedication to sustainability, and collaborative spirit make her a valuable asset to the Denver community. Her work reflects her belief that great design can positively impact the world, one structure at a time.
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