Civil engineering and structural engineering team at Vector Engineers discussing commercial site development plans, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, and infrastructure coordination for construction projects in the western United States.

Vector Team Spotlight – Rabin Poudel

We are thrilled to spotlight a valued member of the Vector team – Rabin Poudel! Currently he is working as a Project Manager and Client Manager in the Orem, UT Office. Rabin is originally from Kathmandu, Nepal. He received his Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Houston.

Rabin began his civil engineering with Undergrad studies from NIT in Durgapur, India. His early experience included a remarkable opportunity: contributing to the expansion of Nepal’s only international airport. Seeking further knowledge, Rabin pursued a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering at the University of Houston in the US. Following his studies, he gained diverse design experience, working on projects ranging from canopies and signs to wastewater structures. In late 2021, Rabin moved to Utah. Upon arrival, he interviewed with Vector and recognized in the first interview that this was a company he wanted to work for. He recently celebrated his two-year anniversary with Vector Engineering!

Rabin joined the Vector team in February 2022 and specializes in steel design. Recently, he was involved with a project that he is most proud of in his career. Rabin assisted in the design for an elevated walkway system inside a tank farm near Orlando, FL. Originally he was responsible for only the super-structure, but the external team responsible for the foundation had fallen short. The client was in a time crunch and asked Vector to step in. Rabin said, “we took it as a challenge, put our heads together and came up with a creative approach. We designed a system of outrigger beams and new shallow pour foundations and finally designed a system that worked for the client within the tight deadline.”

Rabin is enthusiastic about food, both eating and cooking. He has an equal passion for music and plays guitar in a band. They play regularly at a local restaurant and also at other programs and music festivals. Rabin is also a public relations officer in a non-profit called the Nepalese Association of Utah, which does a lot of community events to help preserve Nepali culture. In his free time, he loves to watch movies, read, and travel as well.

“Within minutes of my first interview, I knew this was a company I wanted to work for.”

– Rabin Poudel

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Civil Engineering Services Now Available at Vector Engineers for Commercial and Residential Site Development

Vector Engineers has built its reputation on responsive structural engineering services for commercial, residential, industrial, solar, telecom, and specialty projects across all 50 states and parts of Canada for over 20 years.

Now, we are expanding our capabilities with the launch of our new Civil Engineering division, providing site development and infrastructure design services throughout the western United States.

For architects, developers, and contractors, this means fewer consultants to manage and better coordination between site and structural design from the beginning of a project.

To lead this expansion, we recently welcomed Morgan Sandberg to the Vector team. Morgan joins us from Keller Associates and brings extensive experience in commercial site development, grading and drainage design, utility coordination, stormwater management, and permitting support.

Our civil engineering services include:

Site planning and layout
Grading and drainage design
Stormwater management
Roadway and parking lot design
Utility design for water, sewer, and storm systems
Coordination with local jurisdictions and permitting agencies

By offering both structural and civil engineering services, we can help clients simplify communication, reduce coordination issues between multiple firms, and keep projects moving more efficiently through design, permitting, and construction.

“If structural engineering focuses on how a building stands, civil engineering focuses on how the entire property functions,” said Morgan. “Before construction even begins, civil engineering helps determine where the building sits on the site, how vehicles access the property, where utilities connect, how drainage is handled, and how the project moves through permitting.”

For contractors and architects, those early site decisions can directly impact project schedules, permitting timelines, construction costs, and long-term functionality.

Civil engineering helps answer key questions early in the development process:

Where should the building sit on the property?
How will stormwater and drainage be managed?
Where should parking lots and drive aisles be located?
How can utilities connect efficiently to city systems?
How can the site be designed to meet local requirements while remaining practical to build?
How can we use existing topography to create an aesthetically pleasing design, and minimize earthwork?

Our new civil engineering division will primarily support commercial developments throughout the western states, while also assisting residential projects that require site planning, grading, drainage, utility coordination, or permitting support.

"Structural and civil engineering often work hand-in-hand. One designs the structure; the other ensures all plans and designs result in a site that is functional, buildable, and compliant. Bringing both together under one roof creates a much smoother process for our clients and helps reduce unnecessary coordination between multiple firms," Morgan explained.

This integrated approach allows our team to identify issues earlier, improve communication across disciplines, reduce costly revisions, and help projects move from concept to construction with fewer delays.

As Vector continues to grow, our focus remains the same: responsive service, practical engineering solutions, and helping clients solve construction challenges before construction begins.

If you are planning a commercial or residential development project and need coordinated structural and civil engineering services, our team is ready to help.

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