Paul Kuras, PE

Paul Kuras, PE has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Their most recent position is as a Structural Engineer II at ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. Paul joined this company in November 2021.

Prior to ZAP Engineering, they worked at KAHUNA as a Project Engineer I Structural from July 2018 to December 2021. Before that, they gained experience as a Structural Engineering Intern at Kahuna Design, LLC from January 2018 to July 2018.

Paul also has research experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Center for Underground Construction and Tunneling at Colorado School of Mines from September 2017 to July 2018. Paul conducted experiments on soil and rock layers using an advanced geophysical imaging system.

In addition, Paul worked as a ConocoPhillips WE2ST Undergraduate Scholar at the ConocoPhillips WE2ST Center for Sustainability from August 2016 to July 2018. Paul analyzed produced water samples and studied rock fragmentation efficiency.

Paul's early work experience includes an internship as a Mine Engineering Intern at Freeport-McMoRan in 2017 and a role as a Laboratory Assistant at Colorado School of Mines Research Laboratories from January 2015 to May 2017.

Before pursuing their engineering career, Paul worked as a Construction Assistant at A and M Framers from 2010 to 2014. Paul gained hands-on experience in reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, and safely framing houses and decks.

Additionally, Paul had an internship as a CNC Intern at Engineering Dynamics in 2013. Paul learned to use MaterCAM software to write CNC programs and gained experience in prototype development and mass production.

Overall, Paul Kuras, PE has a strong background in structural engineering, research, and construction, which has provided him with a diverse skill set and industry knowledge.

Paul Kuras, PE completed their high school education at the Academy of Mathematics Science and Engineering from 2010 to 2014. After that, they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from 2014 to 2018 at the Colorado School of Mines.