OBJECT

A challenging professional engineering position where my engineering design and consultancy experience can add long-term value to a team whose objective is to meet customer expectations in order to grow their company business.

PROFILE

Over sixteen years of solid design experience, creative, well organized, and ability to work with minimal supervision where self-reliance and lateral thinking are required. Knowledge of the current codes including IBC 2012, ASCE 7-10, AISC 14TH and ACI 318-11. Software experience includes Risa 3D, Enercalc, Knowledge of Femap-NeiNastran10, STAAD.Pro V8i, LECWall, LECPres, PChelp, AutoCAD 2016, Microsoft Word and Excel.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Structural Engineer (Jacobs, Indianapolis, IN) April 2019 to Present

Lead responsibility for technical direction of a group of engineer or functions as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts and technical.

Perform calculations and evaluations in the design of structural systems for industrial and commercial applications

Produce construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD

Participate in planing, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects

Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks

Senior Structural Engineer (Guidon Design, Indianapolis, IN) September 2017 to March 2019

Work and lead non-licensed engineer and technicians.

Prepare calculatinons, reports, feasibility studies, specifications, and cost estimates.

prepare construction drawings, sketches, details, and diagrams.

Perform analysis and sesign of cast-in place and pre-cast concrete, steel framing, and wood structues.

Perform construction observation, field visit, review shop drawings, and answer RFIs.

Project Engineer (Commonwealth Dynamics, Terre Haute IN) June 2011 to September 2017

Reviews proposals, specifications, contracts and plans, to comply with project requirements, attends pre-bid meetings, to determine scope of work and required contents. Negotiates contracts and proposals with subcontractors. Approves pay requests for completed work. Assists with other department needs as requested. Check shop drawings from mechanical, electrical and structural subcontractors.

Provide design support for construction engineering. Works in conjunction with the Site Operations Manager and Safety Officer to ensure all safety practices are being followed on the jobsite. Consult with construction personal concerning constructability as related to field conditions. Develop temporary structure and rigging system to be used to carry out heavy rigging project. Design mechanical equipment for construction like Guy Derricks and Luffing Davit. Develop lifting and handling plans for chimney and liner components, including preliminary design and analysis to final complexion of the contract drawing.

Project highlight
Guacolda Electric Company- 80.1m Chimney, Chile
Cethar Limited 272m Chimney, India
Seminole Electric Cooperative, FL

Structural Design Engineer (Wells Concrete, Grand Forks ND) May 2009 to February 2011

Design precast and prestressed concrete structures for industrial and commercial building in ND and MN. Design double tees, Inverted Tee beam, precast columns, supporting bridge crane loads, jibs cranes, etc. Design Spancrete Hollowcore with and w/out topping. Design insulated wall panel for gravity loads and lateral loads typical from storage facilities. Perform lateral analysis for wind; assist drafters in shop and erection drawings.

Solve discrepancy problem between production, shop drawing and schedules, adjusting the strand pattern to produce them together. Provide solutions during production and erection phases to issues found in the process (i.e. new opening in the structure, missing plates, field cutting, strand slip, etc)

Design and prepare details for each connection able to support gravity load, lateral load and handling. Answer questions from architects, production managers and general contractors.

Projects highlight
Summers Manufacturing, ND
American Sugar Cristal, ND
Simplot Food Group, ND
Alderon Industries, MN
Transportation facility. Fargo, ND
UTTC-Science and Technology School. Bismarck, ND
Water Treatment Plant in Jamestown, Mandan and Zap, ND

Structural Engineer (Seattle Structural, Seattle WA) April 2008 to January 2009

Be part of the design team responsible for the calculation of precast-prestressed concrete warehouse and parking structures in Korea and Australia, verifying that designs comply with specified codes. Design members, connections and draw details resolving conflicting design requirements for buildings in downtown Seattle.

Projects highlight
Three story warehouse precast building (Costco). Korea and Australia
Slab on grade and detailing for pos-tension slab. WA
Retaining wall with soldier piles system. WA
Large variety of steel to concrete connections. WA
Concrete piles and pile cap. WA

Project Manager-Structural Engineer (Greene Structural Engineering, Salt Lake City UT) September 1999 to April 2008

Design structures for commercial, industrial facilities, schools, churches and large houses in Utah, Nevada, California and mining structures in Utah. Check for seismic and wind load using static and dynamic analysis when is required (Response Spectra Analysis).

Carry out highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans and specifications. Review and check special designs and solutions for unique structural problems. Provide direction, guidance and quality assurance to drafters insuring design schedules are met to result in the complete design requirements. Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications submission, special specifications or special provisions.

Interact with clients and/or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work. Respond to RFI and maintain a liaison with individuals within or outside the organization. Perform inspection during construction and to ensure adherence to all building codes, plans, specification, and allotted budget.

Projects highlights

Civil
Concrete and masonry retaining wall at many places
Park City pedestrian bridge, Steel Bridge, UT
Cofferdam, Bottom concrete plug, NV
Bridge abutment on I-80
Commercial building
Renaldo’s marketplace, light gage steel building, Utah
Gateway Storage, four story steel building, Utah
St. John Catholic Church, steel and masonry building, Utah
St. Andrew School, masonry building, Utah
City Center, Three story wood with steel moment frame building, Utah
Wendy’s Restaurant, wood building, all over Utah
Tilt up concrete and precast concrete warehouse, Utah
Watson Restaurant, three story concrete and steel building, Utah
Firefighter museum, masonry building, Utah
St. Mary’s Rectory, masonry building, Utah
Castle Oaks Country Club, wood building, CA
Cable tray at MCI building, response spectra analysis, WA
Industrial
Head Frame, Steel tower 124' high for Kennecott mine, Utah
Jim Bridger #4, Steel conveyor System for Alstom Power, Wyoming
Jim Bridger, Steel conveyor and crossed brace repair for Alstom Power, NM
Steel Pipe Rack, Utah
Two steel Mixer Tower 60' tall, Utah
Bag House, steel structure, Utah
Ashbin for power plant, steel braced frame, Wyoming
Rectangular Steel tank, Air Force, Utah
Feed storage Bins, Steel structure, CA
Centralia, Steel tower, for Harris Thermal, WA
Foundation and steel support for heat exchanger and vacuums pumps, Centralia WA
Concrete foundation or pads for large equipment and building in power plants. Harris Thermal.
Ductwork, Huntington UT Babcock Power
Miscellaneous
Steel stairs, steel railing and guardrails, glass railing
Design Pre-Engineer metal building using rigid Frames, check arch-type steel building, underground concrete dome in Nevada
Seismic retrofitting for existing unreinforced masonry building in Salt Lake City, aluminum curtain walls for schools in Nevada, copper and aluminum storefront in Florida, houses all sizes in Utah and California, free standing signs and flag poles, anchoring to concrete, cat walk and steel platform for industries.

Project Manager-Structural Engineer (Frost Engineering, PC, Prescott AZ) April 1999 to September 1999

Work with architects in large custom homes and commercial building in Arizona and Nevada.
Provide all the structural calculations and CAD plans to clients. Materials used are timber, concrete, steel and masonry.

License

Structural Engineer, IL.
Structural Engineer, AZ.
Structural Engineer, UT.
Professional Engineer SE, HI
Professional Engineer, IN
Professional Engineer, WA.
Professional Engineer, ND
Professional Engineer, MN
Civil Engineer, CA

Education

MS. Brigham Young University, April 1999. Provo, UT.
BS. UNNE, Argentina 1989. Emphasis Structures

Personal

Bilingual English-Spanish speaking
Interact well with diverse cultures.
An Individual who views obstacles as challenges.

Professional Affiliations

National Society of Professional Engineers.