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John T. Whitty, Jr.

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer

Manakin Sabot, VA30+ years+ years experience
Forensic Structural Engineering – Fall Protection Systems and Industrial Facility Safety

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Professional Summary

John T. Whitty, Jr., P.E. is a fall protection and structural engineering expert specializing in litigation involving fall protection systems and structural analysis. With a career spanning structural design, fall protection systems, and safety engineering, he brings a comprehensive framework to analyzing compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. His work centers on investigating root causes of falls, assessing compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards, and evaluating whether structural designs meet safety requirements.

Mr. Whitty has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to falls from height, structural failures, and safety compliance in commercial and industrial settings. His B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute, along with his status as a Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving fall protection systems and structural integrity.

Work Experience

John T. Whitty, Jr. has over 38 years of experience in engineering and project management, primarily with Industrial TurnAround Corporation (ITAC) in various leadership roles, including Sr. Vice President – Engineering, Business Development, Onsite Services, Fall Protection and Pre Engineered Metal Buildings since 1999. His career also includes positions at Alliance Engineering, Reynolds Metals Company, Virginia Power/North Carolina Power, and the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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John T. Whitty, Jr. specializes in engineering solutions for fall protection and structural integrity in industrial and construction environments.

Best Use Cases

  • 1engineering assessments for fall protection systems
  • 2structural integrity evaluations for manufacturing facilities
  • 3design and analysis of pre-engineered metal buildings

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Education

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering

    Virginia Military Institute (VMI) · 1985

  • Graduate Study Coursework in Wastewater Treatment

    Virginia Tech

  • Graduate Study Coursework in Advanced Steel Structures

    University of Virginia

  • High School

    Lancaster High School · 1981

Licenses

  • Professional EngineerState of New York (NY)
  • Professional EngineerState of New Jersey (NJ)
  • Professional EngineerState of Pennsylvania (PA)
  • Professional EngineerState of Delaware (DE)
  • Professional EngineerState of Maryland (MD)
  • Professional EngineerState of Virginia (VA)
  • Professional EngineerState of West Virginia (WV)
  • Professional EngineerState of North Carolina (NC)
  • Professional EngineerState of Alabama (AL)
  • Professional EngineerState of Florida (FL)
  • Professional EngineerState of Wisconsin (WI)
  • Professional EngineerState of Tennessee (TN)
  • Professional EngineerState of Arizona (AZ)
  • Professional EngineerState of Michigan (MI)
  • Professional EngineerState of Minnesota (MN)
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