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9/30/2014
Salt Lake City, UT

Position Desired

Structural Engineering
San Diego, CA; Austin, TX
Yes

Resume

EDUCATION

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah - May 2011
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Emphasis, GPA 3.77/4.0

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah - May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, GPA 3.34/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

MJ Structural Engineers
Salt Lake City, Utah
Project Engineer/Engineer In Training, May 2011 to May 2014
• Design and detailing of multistory timber medical structures
• Design and detailing of multistory timber framed multi-family housing units
• Design and detailing of educational and office facilities constructed of masonry, steel, and composite concrete over metal deck
• Design of tenant improvements for existing structures ranging from personal residences to mixed use commercial using masonry, timber, steel and concrete
• Will be taking P.E. exam in Spring 2015

University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah
Graduate Research Assistant, May 2009 to June 2010
• Research funded by the Utah Department of Transportation and the Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute
• Designed precast normal weight concrete and lightweight concrete panels reinforced with GFRP reinforcement according to ACI 440.1R-06
• Tested precast concrete panels reinforced with GFRP reinforcement for one-way shear capacity
• Analyzed test results to determine the one-way shear capacity and applicability of ACI and CSA shear capacity predictions for lightweight concrete members reinforced with GFRP reinforcement
• Detailed and presented the results of testing in an oral presentation, thesis and technical journal article

Mendenhall Smith Structural Engineers Salt Lake City, Utah
Structural Designer/CAD Technician, August 2007 to October 2008
• Gravity design of custom residential and mixed use commercial structures using Microsoft Excel
• Lateral system design for custom residential and mixed use commercial structures using Microsoft Excel
• Detailed the connection of structural elements as they occur
• Drafted structural plan work and structural details using AutoCAD 2007

Jacobs Consulting, Inc. Salt Lake City, Utah
CAD Technician/Pr...

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