structural design

Residental home design and value engineering

Expert in type III and V timber construction. Primary role is designing multifamily and mixed use residential condos. Tasks include designing and detailing the entire project which include the lateral and gravity systems, elevated post-tensioned concrete slabs, and parking deck foundations (deep and shallow). Designing hospitality developments is another aspect of work done on a routine basis. These are typically 4 or 5 story CMU block and precast plank with steel transfers and steel amenity areas.Held a smaller role of designing post-tension floor plates for high-rise condos.Currently design, detail, inspect, and write reports on several building types from 20 story post-tension high-rise to 5 story wood framed residential. Attend meetings and coordinate with the architect and other disciplines regularly. Mentored and taught young graduates and new engineers.

Designed several structures ranging from 1 to 5 stories in many states. The majority of the projects were primarily designed with steel and ranged from churches to mid-rise office buildings. Performed both gravity and lateral analysis on all projects. Checked and reviewed shop drawings. Performed site visits and visual inspections of structural design. Coordinated with and offered design assistance to architects. Developed details for projects.

Internship:Various duties including calculating roadway geometry, concrete and rebar quantities, drafting in Microstation, and assisting engineers with miscellaneous tasks.