Structural engineering · Norway / Brazil
Design, BIM coordination and technical review for architects and contractors — backed by experience on large-scale projects in Norway.
I'm Danilo Orbolato, a structural engineer with a BSc in Structural Engineering from the University of Stavanger, Norway. I hold Brazilian and Norwegian citizenship.
I spent around two and a half years as a prosjektingeniør (project engineer) at two Norwegian firms, on high-complexity projects — some of them in Tiltaksklasse III, the highest technical-responsibility class in Norwegian construction. My work was BIM coordination, technical review of structural design, quality, and the interface between design and site.
Now based in inland São Paulo, I work with Brazilian architects and contractors and with European firms remotely.
Structural engineering services for those who design and those who build.
Concrete, steel and timber — from structural concept to construction documentation, designed and checked to the applicable codes.
MoreModel integration, clash detection and resolution across architecture, structure and services.
MoreIndependent review of calculation reports and models, material optimization and review of design assumptions.
MoreCLT and glulam systems — concept design, connections, serviceability and detailing for construction.
MoreTechnical control, discipline coordination, quality and change management — in Norwegian or English.
MoreNot sure which service you need? Send the project and we'll work it out.
Talk to meProjects of the firms I worked at, with the nature of my involvement described in each case.
22,600 m² commercial complex entirely in engineered timber (glulam and CLT), BREEAM-certified, in Stavanger.
Bjelland AS · 2020–2021 — multidisciplinary BIM coordination and technical review of the structural design.
Stavanger's new university hospital. 125,000 m², multiple phases and disciplines in constant coordination.
NorDan Rubicon AS · 2021–2023 — project engineering, BIM coordination, compliance and change orders.
Redesign of a bridge superstructure, in cooperation with Statens vegvesen, reducing material use while keeping all code limit states satisfied.
University of Stavanger · 2020 — bachelor thesis, authored by me. Grade: A.
Several concurrent contracts around Stavanger, with different teams and suppliers on interlocking schedules.
Bjelland AS · NorDan Rubicon AS · 2020–2023 — technical review, model coordination, quality and documentation.
Send the scope — area, timeline and what design already exists. You get an initial technical read and a quote.
Request a quoteFrom first contact to proposal, with nothing left vague.
Drawings, model, area and timeline — whatever you have.
I identify what needs to be designed or reviewed, and the structural assumptions.
Scope, deliverables, timeline and fee, defined before we start.
Engagement
In Brazil, structural design is developed in partnership with a CREA-registered engineer, who is technically responsible for the project and signs the ART. While my diploma revalidation at UFPR is in progress, this keeps two engineers on every project: a responsible engineer, and me — on development, coordination and review.
Peer review built into the process.
In Norwegian or English: Eurocode-based structural design, BIM coordination, technical review and remote project engineering, with a structured approach to quality and documentation.
Working hours overlap with Europe during the Brazilian morning.
He is self-motivated, very lively and is capable of strenuous work. He worked enthusiastically and co-operatively with every member involved in the assigned activities, and ensured very high output. I therefore highly recommend him to enroll any duty in the field of Structural Engineering.
Dr. Samindi M. K. SamarakoonAssociate Professor, University of Stavanger
Let's work together
Inland São Paulo, Brazil · remote work for Brazil and abroad
daniloorbolato@gmail.com
International · +47 476 14 990