Education:
B.A.E., Pennsylvania State University, 1995
Theresa Giles is an Associate Principal leading Dunbar’s Charlotte office with more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering. She manages projects across sectors ranging from healthcare to K-12 education, guiding each from design through construction. Theresa approaches every project with a strong commitment to collaboration, efficiency, and long-term building performance.
Her portfolio includes the structural design of hospitals and healthcare facilities such as Riverside Smithfield Hospital and VCU Health’s Critical Care Hospital. She is particularly proud of her work on Henrico County’s Advanced Career Education Centers, which transformed existing buildings into dynamic spaces that serve the community in new ways. Before joining Dunbar, Theresa contributed to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Terminal Lobby Expansion and has deep experience in aviation projects.
Theresa earned her Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1995 and is a licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Louisiana. An active member of SEA of NC, NCHEA, and Women in Healthcare, she values the tangible impact of structural engineering, seeing complex designs evolve from calculations to built environments that shape daily life.
Outside of work, Theresa enjoys spending time with her family, traveling both domestically and abroad, and relaxing with her many pets.