The Modular Building Institute recently spotlighted Greg DeLeon, a structural engineer at ISE Structural Engineers, showcasing his journey from military service to excelling in modular construction. With a background that blends combat engineering and structural design, Greg has a unique perspective on problem-solving in the field.

Greg’s engineering career began with a pragmatic pivot from music composition to structural design, driven by a desire for stability and growth. After joining ISE, he quickly made his mark, even securing the position during an emergency wildfire deployment with the Army National Guard. Over 12 years of service as a commissioned officer have equipped him with skills in demolition and earthmoving that enrich his work as an engineer.

At ISE, Greg specializes in designing custom homes and multi-family buildings, including modular projects in collaboration with architects like Toby Long. Initially skeptical of modular construction, he embraced its efficiencies and challenges, becoming an advocate for integrating engineering with factory processes. Today, modular projects make up 60% of his work, requiring precise coordination and innovative solutions to bridge modular and site-built elements seamlessly.

Greg also invests in continual learning, refining his expertise in cold-formed steel framing and post-tension concrete podiums. His dedication stems from an internal drive to excel, a mindset he developed through military service. He encourages fellow engineers to embrace lifelong learning, whether in technical skills or broader knowledge areas, as a key to success.

Greg DeLeon’s story is a testament to adaptability, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, values that resonate across ISE Structural Engineers. Read the full feature on the Modular Building Institute website.