Christopher Ruiz

Chris Ruiz
Christopher K Ruiz, PE, SE
Principal, Buildings Sector Manager-Mid Atlantic, TYLin Area Manager-Mid Atlantic

His greatest joy is when the structural team develops the right solution for the project that results in a lasting project memory and a successful project.

Chris Ruiz joined Silman in 2010 as a structural project engineer and was promoted to Principal in 2023 and oversees the Building Sector for TYLin in the Mid-Atlantic. As the Mid-Atlantic Buildings Sector Manager and Mid-Atlantic Area Manager TYLin, Chris oversees and growth in the region and assists in growth in the Southeast. He has over 17 years of experience in the industry and covers a wide range of project types, including educational, institutional, cultural, parks and landscapes, residential, commercial, mixed-use, and parking structures. He has experience with a variety of building materials including reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, steel, wood, and masonry. Chris enjoys the collaborative process of design and working to develop balanced solutions that supports that architectural vision. 

Born and raised in South Florida, Chris received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Florida, Go Gators! He enjoys playing piano and spending time with his two kids. He especially enjoys weekends at the Smithsonian Museums where the kids explore walking around with their sketch books taking inspiration from what they see.

Professional affiliations:

  • AISC-Member
  • Association for Preservation Technology (APT) DC Chapter, Member
  • DC History Center-Member
  • ASLA-Affiliate Member

Areas of expertise:

  • Structural Engineering 
  • New Construction 
  • Renovations and Adaptive Reuse 
  • Historic Preservation 
  • Landscape Structures

Publications and presentations:

  • Kirk Mettam, Christopher Ruiz, and Nathan Hicks. “Balancing Emotions” Structural Engineer Magazine
  • Past Guest Lecturer
    • University of Maryland- School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
    • Howard University-Depart of Architecture
    • Johns Hopkins University- P.c. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
    • Lehigh University- Whiting College of Engineering