Mr. Carlsen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering (Civil) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science, Philadelphia, PA and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Notre Dame School of School of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences, South Bend, IN. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.  Mr. Carlsen is also a license New Jersey Building Inspector and a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Safety Trained Supervisor- Construction (STSC). 

Mr. Carlsen is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE), International Code Council (ICC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), ASTM International Committee F-13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear, and ASTM Committee E-06 on Performance of Buildings. He is also a Past President of the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering Alumni Society Board of Directors and a Past Director on the University of Pennsylvania General Alumni Society Board of Directors.

Mr. Carlsen’s professional experience includes performance of forensic engineering investigations and evaluations of design and construction elements relating to buildings, building envelopes, civil and environmental construction projects, and includes the analysis of conformance with applicable building codes and regulations, and other accepted and recognized standards. Mr. Carlsen’s experience also includes evaluations of construction accidents and matters pertaining to falls and fall protection. 

Prior to joining AEL Mr. Carlsen served as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and Project Director for construction and engineering companies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His work included construction of buildings, roadways, pipelines, pumping systems, water treatment systems, and related infrastructure.  Mr. Carlsen’s work also included oversight of employee safety, work planning, demolition, geotechnical investigation and testing, and field quality control testing.