PacRim Engineering, Inc. (PacRim), a provider of diverse civil and structural engineering consulting services, is pleased to announce management promotions as Mr. Gilbert Guevara, P.E. takes on the role of Principal and Co-president, Structures and Mr. Ray Wang. P.E. takes on the role of Principal and Co-president, Civil Engineering, starting in January 2026.
Gilbert joined PacRim in 2011, 15 years ago. Since then, he has grown and risen through the ranks at the company, gaining expertise in structural engineering and project management. He is known and respected in the industry for his creative problem-solving for clients, as well as for his leadership in the profession. Gibert earned his M.S., Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley and his B.S., Civil Engineering from UC San Diego, and is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in CA and several other states.
With over 28 years of civil engineering experience, Ray joined PacRim in 2024 with the aim of fast-tracking his career to the top leadership of the Company. With his outstanding civil expertise in a broad range of engineering projects, he will lead our practice in civil engineering services, serving municipalities, state government, educational institutions, private developers, and the federal government, among others. He is known and respected in the industry for his quality of work and client satisfaction. Ray earned his M.S. in Transportation Engineering from the University of Toledo, and is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) and LEED AP in CA and several other States.
“We are extremely fortunate, after 18 years of hard work by the company’s leadership and employees, PacRim stands at a pivotal moment of growth in our business. I am very pleased that Gilbert and Ray are stepping up into the roles of the co-presidency to guide the company’s future growth and share their expertise in the company,” said Peter Liu, P.E., Co-founder and Chairman of PacRim. “Both Gilbert and Ray are highly respected professionals in the industry in their respective disciplines. I have worked with Gilbert and Ray for many years and have firsthand knowledge of the valuable talents and work ethic that will undoubtedly lead to great success in their new roles at the company. Congratulations to Gilbert and Ray, and I wish them the best of luck in their new roles.”
Along with Gilbert and Ray’s promotions, the company forms an Executive Committee with Gilbert, Ray, and Mr. Patrick Liu, Associate Principal, to run the day-to-day business of the company. The Committee is to establish the strategic direction of PacRim and promote the organization’s core values through exercising its respective responsibilities in accordance with PacRim’s vision, mission, and strategy.
“This moment is deeply humbling for me. For years, this company has been more than just a job – it has been the central focus of my daily life. Whether I was leading teams towards meeting an operational goal or working in the trenches here, the lesson has always been the same: true success isn’t about the individual, but about how well we serve the team. I view this new role not as a victory lap, but as an opportunity to continue refining my craft by being curious to serve you better,” said Mr. Gilbert Guevara, “I cherish and celebrate PacRim’s unique principles and values indoctrinated by Peter and Roy. We will continue to provide quality services to the industry as a whole that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do. With the ever-changing landscape of the industry and society, the opportunity ahead will require us to reimagine a lot of what we have done in the past.”
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to step into the role of Principal, Co-President for Civil Engineering. As I reflect on my first year at PacRim, I am proud of the progress we have made together. Joining the company one year ago marked the beginning of a challenging yet rewarding chapter in my career. The HART project, in particular, has been an invaluable experience,” said Mr. Ray Wang, “Looking ahead, I am confident in the bright future of PacRim’s Civil Engineering practice. With the foundation we have established – and continue to strengthen – we are well positioned for growth, technical excellence, and an expanded impact across our markets. Under my leadership, I remain committed to fostering an environment that supports professional development, encourages proactive collaboration, and upholds the high standards that define our work. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment.”
Congratulations to Gilbert Guevara, P.E., and Ray Wang, P.E., for being promoted to Co-presidency of PacRim!
About PacRim Engineering Inc.
Founded by Mr. Peter Liu, P.E., and Mr. Roy Kim, MBA, in November 2007, PacRim has grown to a multi-service engineering and program management firm in the field of civil, structural, and environmental engineering and construction services. We aim to leverage our broad engineering resources with our technical expertise to provide unparalleled infrastructure engineering consulting, urbanization, environmental protection, property development, and construction services throughout California and the western region of the United States, as well as overseas markets.