SUMMARY
Versatile, results-oriented Structural Engineer with five years experience in structural design of complex industrial facilities. Confident and creative problem solver with a strong ability at adapting to new situations. Committed to quality performance with a desire for continuous personal growth. Supportive team player who is attentive to detail and enjoys new learning environments. Held NASA issued - PRP Clearance; and OPM/Homeland Security - NACI Clearance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RS&H (contract), Merritt Island, FL October 2011 – Present
Structural Engineer
•Spearheaded project as integral analysis engineer for proprietary NASA study
•Provided numerous quality structural models that exceeded manager’s expectations and added value to project cost estimates
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE, Kennedy Space Center, FL
January 2007 – July 2011
Structural Engineer
•Executed complex structural analysis for NASA launch facilities and ground support equipment
•Created innovative steel and aluminum designs meeting customer’s rigid requirements and specifications
•Demonstrated excellence as lead structural engineer for a $445 million Vehicle Stabilization System (VSS)
•Reduced project costs and satisfied NASA’s demands by creating and evaluating several VSS concepts
•Prevented operational delays by consistently resolving design modifications within time constraints
•Created an electronic database to increase user availability and reduce time searching historical documents
•Achieved cost-efficient solutions and improvements utilizing resources and teammates as critical thinkers
•Designed high strength connections using A490 and A325 bolt criteria ensuring end product reliability
•Performed critical weld designs on standard AISC shapes and HSS in accordance with AWS specifications
•Reduced bid proposal cost to under $3 million and increased company’s competitive edge
•Evaluated multiple vendor options for replacing 44,000 feet of wire rope on NASA’s Vertical Lift Doors, procuring best product at competitive price
•Delivered comprehensive analysis reports to USA and NASA leadership, enabling critical design decisions to be executed within established time
•Directly interfaced and liaised with interdisciplinary teams to support completion of work projects
•Performed a range of design assignments under minimal supervision
•Proposed and implemented solutions and alternatives to resolve design issues
•Generated quality designs from thorough field notes and measurements
•Verified designs complied with industry code requirements and project criteria
•Volunteered as Safety Representative for work group
•Maintained Vision Support Plan status through routine safety inspections
•Demonstrated knowledge of industry codes and standards to meet design specifications (i.e. AISC, ASCE, ACI, AWS, and OSHA)
MIDDOUGH CONSULTING, Holland, OH
Summer 2005 – 2006
Civil Engineer Intern
•Assisted in structural analysis of various BP refinery structures
•Created engineering drawings with AutoCAD or CADD software
•Produced functional design drawings by correcting red lines throughout design process
•Plotted schematics of BP refinery pipelines from field notes into AutCAD
•Researched product specifications and reviewed cost estimates from manufacturers
FRU-CON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, Toledo, OH
August 2004 – February 2005
Field Engineer Co-op
•Inspected quality of over 350 precast concrete bridge segments for a $220 million cable-stayed bridge
•Provided engineering support to trade workers to assist in technical inquiries
•Managed daily and weekly production quantities of bridge segments
•Processed timesheets for over 15 trade workers
•Prepared shop drawings for trade workers
FLOYD BROWNE ASSOCIATES, INC, Delaware, OH
June 2003 – December 2003
Survey Crew, Co-op
•Conducted topographic sur...
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