• Work under Dr. Amir Yaghoob Farnam and assist PhD students in their research projects• Study the incorporation of Phase Change Materials (PCM) in concrete to reduce the number of freeze-thaw cycles and prevent snow formation on the concrete surface—effectively creating a self-heating concrete • Conduct PCM and aggregate testing to estimate trial batch concrete mixture ratios and assess the workability and structural properties of the finished concrete cylinders and record the data

• Designed conventional reinforced concrete slabs and grade beams using hand Calculations.• Ran structural analysis of existing structural systems using RAM SS and RAM Elements to verify structural integrity.• Visited and inspected structures under construction and issued construction review reports.• Designed various types of steel and concrete structures and prepared structural drawings and specifications including framing plans, sections, connections, and details while under supervision of a Senior Designer.• Reviewed construction submittals and shop drawings and answered RFIs on different projects in construction.• Used Civil Engineering codes ASCE7, AISC, ACI318, IBC, and NDS to perform hand calculations for various structural systems, and developed a spreadsheet to spit out joist member for typical warehouses.

• Assisted Senior Staff during construction administration phase of projects including reviewing shop drawings, and RFI responses. • Performed load takeoffs to determine design weights, loads for commercial building.• Drafted plans and section views of various concrete structures showing reinforcement details.• Analyzed structural framing plans using RAM for a health care facility.• Coordinated structural work with other disciplines by weighing alternative options with affected parties to find an optimal solution• Performed bracing analysis to ensure stability in case of an earthquake for several laboratories’ equipment

• Examined reinforcement detailing drawings for different sections of wall foundations using Revit.• Assisted engineers with project design, including definition of requirements and specifications.• Utilized Revit as a design aid and perform detailing and drafting.• Reviewed blueprints, maps, and plans to assess scope at project.• Created Bar Bending Schedules to meet project specifications.• Developed new tools and loadable families in Revit to improve standards and create a more consistent work flow.