Justin Fox
Structural Engineer
Linton Team Members since 2020

What led you to work in the field of structural engineering?

If you had asked me when I was 20 years old, I would have said that I wanted to become an architect. However, thanks to my good friend who encouraged me to apply for a job in the field of structural engineering in 2019, my path took a different turn. Now, I can't imagine doing anything else. Each project presents its own unique set of challenges, and I find great joy in figuring out how to bring an architect's vision to life while ensuring safety for everyone involved. Stepping into the office every morning, I eagerly anticipate the new and exciting challenges that await me, constantly keeping me engaged and learning.

What do you enjoy most about working for LE?

From joining Linton a week before COVID, to crawling under the hallways of Suitland High School, to now designing houses that could easily grace the halls of a museum, my journey at Linton Engineering has been an exhilarating adventure. My knowledge has expanded greatly in my time here by working on and managing such a large variety of projects. If I had to choose just one thing that I enjoy most, it would have to be the relationships I have with my coworkers. Engineers are stigmatized as introverted and boring, but here at Linton, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The number of things I have learned and laughs I have had, simply through office conversations, make the workdays a whole lot more enjoyable.

How has the firm changed over the years?

Linton Engineering is an exceptional company. Despite being relatively small, the firm has successfully taken on and excelled in a wide range of projects. In my three and a half years with the firm, I have seen a continuous increase in collaboration within our organization. More engineers are sharing knowledge and coworkers are helping one another. Everyone is fully committed to Dave's vision of becoming one of the leading structural firms at the forefront of technology.  One notable example of this is how the firm has fully embraced 3D modeling in Revit over the past few years.

What has been your favorite Linton project and why?

In late 2021, I had the privilege of renovating and restoring the old home of Walter Washington, the first elected mayor of Washington, D.C. The large home was originally built between 1884 and 1886, with an addition constructed between 1913 and 1919. It had been abandoned for some time, suffering from significant rot, and requiring extensive repairs. Through this project, I gained valuable insights into historical preservation and the unique challenges of integrating a new structure with an existing one.