Mr. Wesley J. Oliphant, PE (Texas), DFE, F.SEI, F.ASCE

Mr. Wesley J. Oliphant, PE (Texas), DFE, F.SEI, F.ASCE is a forensic engineering expert specializing in structural failure analysis and litigation support for electrical transmission structures. With a career spanning specification, design, fabrication, and remediation of various pole and tower types, he brings a comprehensive understanding of structural integrity and failure causation to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing compliance with engineering standards, and evaluating whether design or material deficiencies contributed to incidents.

Mr. Oliphant has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to electrical transmission structures, telecommunication equipment supports, and lighting systems. His BSCE from Texas A&M University, along with his MBA from the University of Houston and certifications such as Diplomate of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 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 pole and tower structural failures.