David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI

President/CEO

David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI

Connect

dave@watershape.com
858.720.1001 x103

Founded Firm

April 7, 2004

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1995

Engineering Management Certificate Program
University of California San Diego, 2001

Registration

Registered Professional Engineer in 41 states

Experience

Dave began his watershaping career in 1994 engineering large aquariums and marine mammal exhibits – essentially swimming pools for whales, dolphins, fish, etc. In 1998 he began working for a manufacturer in the pool industry where he designed and patented products including pumps, pool cleaners, wireless control systems and chemical monitoring and control systems. In 2004 he founded Watershape Consulting Inc. and has been the engineer‐of‐record for thousands of unique and challenging projects, elevating the entire industry through his creative ingenuity and formal training of thousands of students through his other endeavor, Watershape University. Dave is a licensed Professional Engineer in 42 states and travels frequently to meet with clients and review projects in construction. Please see his curriculum vitae for more details.