Vlad Diaconu

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Vlad Diaconu

PE, LEED AP

Associate Principal

Main office location Seattle, WA

Year started in industry 1993

Year started at Säzän 2021

Project types/specialty

Federal, Industrial, Commercial

Vlad is an Associate in the Seattle office. He began his career in the engineering industry more than 30 years ago and joined Sazan in 2021. He has a Professional Engineering (PE), Mechanical license in several states, including Washington. Over his 30+ year career, Vlad has been instrumental in developing facilities and infrastructure with a background in designing mechanical systems for the defense and aerospace industry. One of Vlad’s strengths as a project manager is his ability to navigate complex projects. He possesses a holistic understanding of multidisciplinary scopes of work, including feasibility studies, mechanical engineering, and cost estimating. His experience ranges from the design of mechanical systems to developing and managing turnkey infrastructure projects.

He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University and a Doctor of Law Juris Doctorate in Intellectual Property from Seattle University.

Vlad is a relentless problem solver adept at applying analytical and technical skills to oversee the design and construction of facilities and infrastructure. Utilizing his past experiences, he is a practical hands-on leader with strong management skills and outstanding success driving cross-functional teams and successful projects.

Dream job (if you weren’t working here!)?
Restoring antique cars
Mountains, coast, or desert?
Mountains because I like hiking
What would your superpower be?
Time Travel
Drink of choice?
Paulaner Beer
Cats, dogs, or other?
Dogs because they are active and affectionate
What would be the ultimate scientific discovery?
Time Travel
Dream vacation?
Sicily to explore the diverse cultures