Chris Magaldi, PE

“There are few things better than solving a problem. Changing your view and rotating the puzzle board around until the last piece is in place. We do this every day as engineers and architects. It is exciting to watch the relationships we grow and the positive effect we can have on people’s lives as we build a new environment or enhance an existing place. Being able to walk your family through a project you completed and feeling the pride build-up is amazing and drives us to be the best at what we do every day.”

Chris is a Principal and Charleston Regional Director. He joined Thomas & Hutton in 2012 as a Project Manager in the Charleston Civil Department and quickly became a Group Leader. Chris was named a shareholder in 2015 and has over 20 years of experience in project development and design. Chris was named Charleston Regional Director in 2022 and oversees Thomas & Hutton’s client relationships for all departments in the Charleston area, including Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. He has served a key role in several projects that shape the Charleston region, such as WestEdge, Summers Corner, Cainhoy, and The Ponds.

Chris is a graduate of Clemson University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He holds his Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia and South Carolina. Chris is an active member of American Society of Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering Club of Charleston, National Society of Professional Engineers, Charleston Home Builders Association, and the Urban Land Institute. Chris currently serves on the Charleston Chamber of Commerce Regional Policy Committee and Trident Technical College Engineering Tech Advisory Committee.