SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Versatile and resourceful Senior Structural Engineer offering extensive international experience in planning and design, utilizing a variety of materials and operating under diverse sets of building codes. Excel at directing all technical aspects of small to large, complex construction projects for commercial, residential, and institutional structures including: hydraulic power & coal fired power plants, mining systems, pulp & paper, water & wastewater treatment, and petrochemical facilities. Quickly adapt to changes and seamlessly operate in fast-paced, deadline driven environments. Able to see the big picture, focus on the important details, and prioritize multiple projects and tasks. Self-directed who can influence cross-functional groups to be mutually supportive of each other; and lead associates to consistently achieve project goals. Committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through creative idea generation, collaborative problem solving, intuitive judgment, and disciplined decision making.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Structural Assessment • Quality Control • Bids & Proposals
• Site Layout • Design Codes & Standards • Cost Estimates
• Field Inspection • Seismic Design • Regulatory Compliance
• Feasibility Studies • Budgeting • Structural Analysis & Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tetra Tech INCA, Bellevue, WA • Aug 2010 – June 2012
Project Manager/Structural Engineer – Mechanical-Electrical-Hydro Department.
Spearheaded design, management and financial activities for a variety of projects including:
• Soo Locks St Lawrence Emergency Lift Gate Design (117’ x 40’)
• Chief Joseph Dam Bulkhead and Maintenance Gate Design
• Bonneville Full Flow Hoist Support Structure Design
• Santee Cooper Tainter Valve Replacement Design
• Gibraltar Mines Ore Feed Hopper Design
• Hyundai-Kia Motors Tornado Facility Risk Assessment
• Panama Canal Valve Structural Design Review
• In-house Seminars to Mechanical Dept. staff Engineers – LRFD Steel Design per AISC
• Follsom Dam Hydraulic Cylinder Support Design
• Bonneville Dam Lamprey Fish Flume Ladder Design Review
John A. Martin & Associates of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV • 2008 – 2010
Associate Structural Engineer
Directed marketing efforts focused on attaining Federal Design-Build and AE Services contracts. Researched and evaluated potential contracts and prepared proposals using government form SF330. Developed tracking spreadsheet for potential projects and updated firm’s Federal website, automatically notifying registrants by email.
• Design projects included: Sahara Casino & Hotel renovations which added steel braced frames, concrete shear walls and steel moment frames in Seismic Design Category C conforming to the IBC 2006; Fountain Blue Casino floor modifications; Brooklyn Bridge pier repairs; Regional Justice Center renovation of 3rd to 4th floor column removal; and Structural Plan Reviews for VA Outpatient clinics.
• Prepared over 100 SF330's in a 12 month period.
Pulte Building Systems / Pulte Homes, Inc., Las Vegas, NV • 2006 - 2008
Senior Structural Engineering Manager - Mountain West Division
Led division in design and field repairs, and served as primary liaison with outside engineering consultants. Managed day to day activities of engineering staff and coordinated projects with architectural studio. Projects included structural analysis and design of upscale residential buildings using wood framing, roof and floor trusses,
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shear walls, post-tension slab-on-grade foundations and conventional concrete foundations on expansive and collapsible soils.
• Simplified construction details and eliminated duplications to conform to PBS standards.
• Completed or revised over 200 plans saving an estimated $400 million annually.
• Eliminated nearly all outsourced engineering fees.
• Generated cost savings of over $1 million in foundation construction at Sun City (Mesquite, NV) by eliminating the need to design for expansive soils except at specific lots.
Toll Architecture / Toll Brothers, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ • 2005 - 2006
Engineering Manager - Southwest Division
Managed engineering staff in day to day activities and coordinated projects with architectural studios. Led design and field repairs and collaborated with outside engineering design consultants. Projects included structural analysis and design of upscale residential projects using wood framing, roof and floor trusses, shear walls, post-tension slab-on-grade foundations and conventional concrete foundations on expansive and collapsible soils.
Poe & Associates, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK • 2004 – 2005
Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager
Orchestrated design, management and financial activities for industrial and architectural projects.
• Designed upscale residential projects including Tall Walls, Narrow Wall Portal Frames, EWP, roof trusses and framing, floor framing and foundations.
• Developed seminar for builders in the City of Topeka on the IRC 2003 code.
• Prepared parking garage condition assessment reports and repair design, using carbon fiber material for some repairs per ACI 440.2R-02.
• Designed Farpoint Observatory Kessler Building with retractable roof.
• Engineered second floor composite steel addition to existing Steinmart building to add 34,000 sq. ft. to change occupancy from retail to office.
Engineering Design Service, Inc., Topeka, KS • 1996 – 2004
President
Acted as Project Manager and Structural Engineer for industrial and architectural projects with responsibility for project design, leadership, and financials. Expanded from a three person drafting firm to a staff of 15 providing professional structural engineering services in addition to drafting and structural steel and rebar detailing for fabricators.
• Design projects included: five major plant expansions at Heinz Pet Products Plant (Topeka, KS) consisting of precast construction as well has heavy structural steel; several projects at Frito-Lay (Topeka, KS) including aluminum and stainless steel structures; new and remodeled commercial structures; multifamily and residential structures.
Bartlett & West Engineers, Inc., Topeka, KS • 1994 – 1996
Project Manager
Spearheaded design, management and financial activities for a variety of projects including:
• University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS - Watkins Student Health Center Expansion / Corruth-O’Leary Hall Office Expansion.
• Heinz Pet Products, Topeka, KS - Equipment supports for Kozy Kitten and 9 Lives pet food product lines.
• Frito-Lay, Inc., Topeka, KS - Design-build of conveyor support/screen structure into existing facility. Prepared preliminary studies, design recommendations and estimated construction costs leading to contract for construction.
• Reser’s Fine Foods, Topeka, KS - New potato truck dump s...
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