Christine Richey Email & Phone Number

Hillsboro, Or

In Responsible charge for the development of engineered wood products shop drawings for use in churches, schools, commercial, and retail structures. Supervise, direct, check, and seal the workperformed by technical associates. Ensure that the engineered wood products specified are suitable for the application and propose alternatives if needed. Develop appropriate vertical and lateral designloadings, connections, and applications for structural members and systems. Coordinate with… Show more In Responsible charge for the development of engineered wood products shop drawings for use in churches, schools, commercial, and retail structures. Supervise, direct, check, and seal the workperformed by technical associates. Ensure that the engineered wood products specified are suitable for the application and propose alternatives if needed. Develop appropriate vertical and lateral designloadings, connections, and applications for structural members and systems. Coordinate with Architects, Engineers, Builders, and Building Officials during the design and construction of structures. Design custom engineered truss profiles and connections; design repairs and/or modifications to existing remodeled or damaged trusses. Support questions regarding LEED and Green Buildings. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Design and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial structures for vertical and lateral loads.Perform structural design work involving building additions/alterations, equipment anchorage, self-supporting coolers and freezers, seismic upgrades, retaining structures, and structural repairs.

Structural Engineering and Green Building Practices

Developed and sealed installation drawing packages used in residential and commercial structures includingmulti-family dwellings, large residences, churches, schools, emergency facilities, offices, and retail buildings.Provided engineering oversight for all projects managed. * Supervised, directed, and trained technical associates. * Quality checked over 1000 and sealed ~ 190 drawings and engineering calculations. * Ensured specified engineered wood products met… Show more Developed and sealed installation drawing packages used in residential and commercial structures includingmulti-family dwellings, large residences, churches, schools, emergency facilities, offices, and retail buildings.Provided engineering oversight for all projects managed. * Supervised, directed, and trained technical associates. * Quality checked over 1000 and sealed ~ 190 drawings and engineering calculations. * Ensured specified engineered wood products met structural and application requirements, building codes, and standards. Proposed alternative solutions as needed. * Managed, designed, and provided oversight for custom engineered truss profiles and connections. * Investigated over 200 field incident reports including damage, rot, and improper installation. Assisted with fall-down investigations. * Developed vertical and lateral design loadings, calculations, connections, and applications for structural members and systems. * Coordinated escalations and consulted to architects, engineers, builders, and building officials during the design and construction of structures. * Provided technical support to sales representatives for current and potential future projects. * Consulted to the design methodology, provided requirements, identified defects, and suggested enhancements as part of software testing for 3 engineered wood product software projects. * Mentored an OSU engineering student through CECOP (Civil Engineering COoperative Program). Show less

Developed and quality checked installation drawing packages and participated in engineering team projects. * Developed, implemented, and presented over 10 technical training programs to over 100 technical associates. * Supervised and trained technical associates. * Quality checked drawings and calculations. * Assisted in development of appropriate vertical and lateral design loadings, calculations, connections, and applications for structural members and… Show more Developed and quality checked installation drawing packages and participated in engineering team projects. * Developed, implemented, and presented over 10 technical training programs to over 100 technical associates. * Supervised and trained technical associates. * Quality checked drawings and calculations. * Assisted in development of appropriate vertical and lateral design loadings, calculations, connections, and applications for structural members and systems. * Communicated with architects, engineers, builders, and building officials during the design and construction of structures. * Designed custom engineered truss profiles and connections; designed repairs and/or modifications to existing remodeled or damaged trusses. * Provided technical support for customers using Trus Joist member sizing software. Show less

Developed installation drawing packages. * Assisted in development of design loadings, calculations, and member connections. * Assisted and trained other technical associates. * Quality checked drawings. * Coordinated with contractors and installers during design and construction of structures.

Bachelor’S Degree, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society since 2011

Associate’S Degree, Architecture