Welcome to the Team: Mahmoud Faghihi Joins Saiful Bouquet as Principal

We’re excited to announce that Mahmoud Faghihi, MSCE, SE, has joined Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers as Principal!

Faghihi joins the leadership team with over 21 years of structural engineering experience in Southern California, where he has designed and delivered complex structures across diverse market sectors. His notable project history includes major developments such as the Century Plaza Towers and Hotel, the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility at LAX, and the Hall of Justice retrofit.

A licensed Structural Engineer in multiple states, Faghihi is known for his work on large-scale projects involving performance-based design and seismic rehabilitation. He has also served as a technical instructor for the Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety, presenting seminars on a range of structural engineering topics.

Faghihi holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. In his new role at Saiful Bouquet, he will lead major project pursuits, serving as a trusted partner to clients and advancing the firm’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance structural solutions.