Phil Vincent Castanares
Project Engineer at Collins Engineers, Inc. | UAS Pilot | SPRAT
- Role
- Engineer at Collins Engineers, Inc.
- Location
- Cohoes, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Phil Vincent Castanares
Phil Vincent Castanares is a civil engineer with extensive experience in public works inspections and structural analysis, including bridges, canals, and ancillary infrastructure. Phil Vincent specializes in combining traditional engineering expertise with modern tools, such as rope access techniques and drone operations, to deliver thorough, high-quality assessments.Throughout his career, Phil Vincent has maintained a strong commitment to safety, precision, and practical results that serve not just the project, but also his coworkers, clients and communities, behind it. He is particularly passionate about integrating hands-on experience with emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and outcomes in every project.Phil Vincent holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and currently works at Collins Engineers, Inc, where he continues to grow his expertise in infrastructure inspection and innovation.
Experience
Engineer
Jun 2019 — Present · Watervliet, NY, US
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Bridge Inspection and Load Rating, MA – Assistant Team Leader-New York State Department of Transportation, Overhead Sign Inspection Program, NY – Assistant Team Leader-Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Ancillary Structure Inspection, MA – Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader-New York Power Authority Canals Inspection Eastern Region – Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Team Leader-New York State Thruway Authority, Above Water Bridges Inspections, Various Locations, NY – Assistant Team Leader-North Dakota Department of Transportation, Load Rating of Bridges -Virginia Department of Transportation, Ancillary Structure Inspection – Assistant Team LeaderNDT Level II CertifiedUAS Certified Drone Pilot
Education
Brooklyn Technical High School
High School, Civil Engineering
2011 — 2015
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering
2015 — 2019
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