Engineering Career Milestone

McLaren Engineers Pass PE Exam
2024

Ben Komita

Marine Engineer

A graduate of Florida Institute of Technology with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Ocean Engineering, Ben has been making significant strides at McLaren Engineering Group. With just over one year of industry experience, he has quickly become an invaluable member of our marine engineering team, bringing his expertise in waterfront inspection, design, and construction support to the forefront of our coastal projects.

Committed to enhancing coastal landscapes, Ben is passionate about applying nature-based solutions to coastal resilience projects, including living shorelines, marsh restoration and protection, beach and dune replenishment, and nearshore coastal structures such as breakwaters, groins, jetties, and revetments.

“I am looking forward to learning and growing under some incredible Professional Engineers for the next few years while I develop my design and technical skills to gain the full experience needed to attain my PE License. I’m extremely excited that I was able to take this next step on my career journey, and I’m eager to continue applying my skills to resilient coastal solutions!”

Jay Glucksman

Civil Engineer

A graduate of Lehigh University with a BS in Civil Engineering, Jay has been working towards this milestone while completing project work and gaining experience at McLaren. With extensive experience in site planning and layout, hydraulic analysis, maintenance of traffic plan design, and stormwater and drainage design, Jay is regularly involved in redevelopment initiatives for urban areas and municipalities providing input for new site layouts and design of infrastructure. Having worked on an array of projects throughout the east coast, Jay has gained valuable technical knowledge for both public and private clients.

“I look forward to utilizing my P.E. license to lead site civil inspections and refine my professional skills on projects throughout the greater tri-state area. I am happy to be in such a role with McLaren that I can work in such a diverse environment at a company with multiple disciplines that join so well together. I look forward to being challenged and developing through numerous public and private projects.”

Robert Visconti

Marine Engineer

A talented marine engineer holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Robert is making waves in the marine engineering industry, particularly in underwater bridge inspections. Focusing primarily on New York and Connecticut projects, Robert has honed his expertise in non-destructive testing for structural vulnerabilities such as cracks, scour, delamination, and spalling on bridges and abutments, as well as destructive testing of timber and concrete. When acquired, Robert’s new P.E. accreditation will elevate his role within inspection teams, allowing him to take on the Team Leader title during bridge inspections. This advancement recognizes his dedication, expertise, and commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure.

“Working in underwater bridge inspections presents a unique set of challenges, and demands a meticulous approach to ensure the safety and longevity of vital infrastructure. I’m looking forward to embracing these new endeavors and opportunities, bringing my expertise as a diver and now as a professional engineer to contribute to upcoming projects.”

Ryan Rivet-Frame

Entertainment Engineer

Ryan is an innovative entertainment engineer making a significant impact on the entertainment scene in NYC and across the globe. His expertise focuses on the heavy infrastructure side of the entertainment world, with a primary focus on analysis/renovations of historic venues, catenary/membrane systems, theaters, convention centers, performing arts centers, Broadway stage sets, rigging, show action equipment, and concert tours. Throughout his time at McLaren, Ryan has successfully handled a diverse range of projects, while demonstrating a steadfast commitment to resolving the unique challenges inherent with working in the arts, no matter how complex.

“Working in entertainment holds a special place in my mind. I believe there is no good substitute for the moments of pure magic that can only happen onstage and, with each new project, I have the opportunity to make some humble contributions that enable productions and organizers to share those experiences with others.
I gain a tremendous amount of satisfaction from knowing the projects that I touch will bring joy to people for months, years, or decades to come. Despite the myriad of challenges and occasional trepidation which accompanies the novel projects and ideas that blur the lines between function and form, the payoff is most definitely worth it. In the words of Stephen Sondheim: ‘Everybody faces a blank piece of paper, no matter what they’ve written or painted or composed before. I can’t imagine approaching every single new project without doubt.’”

McLaren Engineers Pass PE Exam 2024

Ben Komita

Marine Engineer

Jay Glucksman

Civil Engineer

Robert Visconti

Marine Engineer

Ryan Rivet-Frame

Entertainment Engineer

McLaren Engineers Pass PE Exam
2024