Brandon Valenta, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

London, Ontario, Canada

• Preparation of structural engineering designs and documents for new-build and renovation projects• Work within the project team environment from preliminary stages of design through to construction and completion• Conduct reviews / investigations of existing building structures and prepare condition assessment reports to document findings• Act as main point of contact with project stakeholders• Review designs and drawings to ensure accuracy and conformance to the applicable codes and standards• Seal design work as well as work prepared by junior team members• Coordinate design with other disciplines (internal and external)• Coordinate daily team priorities to achieve project milestones• Complete general reviews of construction to ensure adherence to contract documents and relevant codes and standards• Provide technical guidance to junior team members

London, Ontario, Canada

• Work directly with clients to establish project scope of work and desired outcomes • Attend consultant meetings to collaborate on structural problems and questions • Review preliminary drawings to compose design concepts and fee proposals • Manage staff resources to complete design deliverables within required timelines • Review and seal designs from Engineer in Training (EIT) staff to prevent errors and omissions • Review internal billing to determine accurate final invoices • Create structural models (ETABS and RISA3D) to perform accurate load analysis • Perform structural design activities to optimize structure while considering cost and constructability • Communicate and sketch design solutions which result in accurate design drawings • Complete site inspections to ensure construction conforms with design documents • Write site reports to clearly identify site deficiencies and required remediation measures • Review shop drawings to confirm compliance with design intent and requirements • Create company design tools to improve calculation speed and accuracy

London, Canada Area

• Attend consultant meetings to collaborate on structural problems and questions • Review preliminary drawings to compose design concepts and fee proposals • Review internal billing to determine accurate final invoices • Create structural models (ETABS and RISA3D) to perform accurate load analysis • Perform structural design activities to optimize structure while considering cost and constructability • Communicate and sketch design solutions which result in accurate design drawings • Complete site inspections to ensure construction conforms with design documents • Write site reports to clearly identify site deficiencies and required remediation measures • Review shop drawings to confirm compliance with design intent and requirements • Create company design tools to improve calculation speed and accuracy

Hamilton, Ontario

-Drafted a Building Structural standard for completing the structural review of a building for compliance with the Ontario Building Code to improve permit review efficiency.-Developed an addendum document as introduction material to engineering terms and theory.-Created Excel files which perform engineering calculations to allow for thorough permit review.-Passed six BCIN exams on the Ontario Building Code which enabled me to identify compliance.-Updated the Building Structural training material for the Building Code to reflect 2012 updates.-Created new review questions for the Building Structural training material which would encourage demonstration of full understanding of the code and the integration of its clauses.-Entered permit applications into the tracking system which allowed permits to enter review quickly.-Completed mock permit reviews which expanded my knowledge of the building code.-Located pertinent information about properties and buildings from microfilm and file storage which improved the speed of resolving related issues.-Attended Engineering meetings to discuss changes and issues with everyday operations.-Prepared drawings and files for microfilming which prevented errors in filing and future retrieval.-Drafted floor plans for the reorganization and relocation of file cabinets and shelving from 2 rooms into a new space at City Hall.

Mcmaster Health Sciences Campus, 100 Main St. W., Hamilton, On

• Prepared meeting minutes which clarified important action items• Liaised with project architects, engineers, and site foreman to solve design issues• Updated drawings with changes from CCNs, SIs, and RFIs which prevented overlooking them• Monitored and recorded site progress which kept stakeholders informed of status• Distributed consultant's design changes to affected sub trades which ensured it was received and understood• Critiqued work to ensure correspondence with design drawings which prevented construction errors

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Assisted loaders with orders which ensured quick shipping• Prepared trucks and extra goods for safe delivery which reduced shipping errors• Delivered shingles on rooftops in orderly piles which were visually appealing to customers• Efficiently delivered building materials which increased productivity• Communicated with customers which made them feel valued• Created solutions for situational obstacles which resulted in successful product delivery

• Organized load layouts and loaded trucks which resulted in quick delivery• Worked in a team which resulted in orders being built efficiently for shipping• Operated lift trucks for safe transportation of heavy lifts• Plowed snow, excavated, moved trucks, and delivered products safely to customers while operating heavy vehicles and machinery (e.g. Loaders, truck & trailers)• Performed maintenance on trucks and forklifts which prevented mechanical failure• Applied excellent customer service standards which promoted a good impression of the company• Escorted customers around the yard and assisted in product pick-up which expedited service• Operated woodshop tools and machinery safely for preparing custom orders• Independently filled out and filed all necessary paperwork which prevented shipping errors• Voluntarily organized yard areas which kept working conditions safe and manageable

Bachelor’S Degree, Civil Engineering & Society (Co-Op), Minor In Business

Education record

Passed the following BCIN exams for the Ontario Building Code: - Powers and Duties of CBO 2012 - Small Buildings 2012 - Building Services.