PROFILE
Structural engineer with over eight years of diverse experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, custom residential, multi-family and water treatment facilities. Broad based knowledge of structural designs utilizing steel, concrete, wood, cold formed steel, masonry and aluminum.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JVA,Inc. Fort Collins, CO
Design Engineer II March 2008 – September 2009
•Developed comprehensive construction documents including plans, details and general notes for commercial, institutional and industrial projects
•Calculated wind, seismic and gravity loading and designed systems to resist these forces
•Designed lateral force resisting systems and elements such as steel moment frames, braced frames and concrete, masonry and wood shear walls
•Directed project phases from schematic design through construction administration including shop drawing review, field observations and writing field reports
•Researched and analyzed building codes in several states including Colorado, Wyoming, California, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota and New York
•Directly supervised and scheduled the drafting staff to ensure the drawings met the company quality standards
•Collaborated and coordinated with clients, architects, civil engineers and mechanical engineers
•Inspected and evaluated existing structures for current code-prescribed loads to discover any deficiencies and recommend reinforcing schemes for the adaptive reuse of the structure
Weeks and Associates Fort Collins, CO
Staff Engineer July 2001 – March 2008
•Leveraged comprehensive knowledge of design standards and codes to design, draft and develop thorough construction documents for custom residential, multi-family and commercial projects in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, New York and Nebraska
•Proposed innovative solutions and cost saving alternatives to meet clients’ objectives and expectations
•Managed complete project lifecycle from conceptual design through construction administration
•Conducted progress meetings with clients and design teams to facilitate smooth execution of projects.
•Performed structural investigations including on-site inspections during construction and provided rapid and realistic structural solutions if required
•Managed client relations throughout projects and developed strong working relationships
•Delivered completed quality projects on time and within budget
•Responsible for structural design in several states including Colorad...
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