PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OLDCASTLE PRECAST/         December 2009- March 2015

INLAND CONCRETE/ B&W CO.

Civil/Structural Engineer

·           Was responsible to the Engineering Manager

·           Supervised the work of Junior Engineers and drafting personnel on a variety of projects

·           Assisted Sales personnel on technical issues related to bid, specifications and structural implementation

·           Prepared structural calculations in connection with concrete and steel-related structures

·           Prepared structural calculations and plans/ drawings in connection with foundations and pre-stressed piling design

·           Checked the work of designers and drafters in Autocad and/or Solid Works

·           Reviewed structural calculations and drawings prepared by junior Engineers and EIT’s

·           Interfaced with Consultants, Contractors, City agencies and other jurisdictions in

Connection with project implementation

·           Interfaced with fabricators and steel manufacturing plants.

·           Walked the plant as required to monitor product manufacturing

·           Project management

OLDCASTLE PRECAST/         December 2007- 2009

INLAND CONCRETE/ B&W CO.

Consultant

Initially hired as consultant. In that capacity, helped company resolve certain design issues in connection with:

·           Waterfront structures

·           Underground utility structures

·           Wastewater structures

·           Retaining structures

Typical projects handled included a wharf structure for the Port of San Diego in conjunction with some other design firms. Responsibilities included:

·           Performing structural calculations for typical precast members including decking, beams and supporting prestressed piles

·           Supervising junior engineers in matters relating to structural design

·           Supervising the work of structural Detailers on plan preparation

·           Reviewing specifications and geotechnical reports

·           Coordinating with other consultants and design firms in connection with said projects

·           Coordinating with the Production Crew during manufacture of the Precast Concrete beams, deck components and prestressed piles

Later retained as Civil/Structural Engineer. Continued to work on:

·           Underground utility structures

·           Above ground and below ground water storage structures

·           Wastewater structures

Later transferred to the Inland/ B&W branch of the company to manage the Engineering Division of the offices in Riverside and San Diego. In that capacity, supervised the work of the structural Detailers on plan and specification preparations.

Was also involved with:

·           Developing product standards and catalogues for the company

·           Developing detailed plans for product storage within company right-of-way

·           Developing certification for product lifting devices utilizing CFR and OSHA

·           Developing plans and specifications for two pedestrian bridges between both facilities in the San Diego facility

·           Performing structural capacity rating for one of the storage warehouses and storage racks in the Riverside and San Diego facilities

CORESLAB STRUCTURES, INC.        February 2007- November 2007

Chief Engineer

Responsible to the Vice President of Operations of the Company. Supervised the work of Junior Engineers, Detailers and Quality Assurance personnel. Prepared plans and reviewed specifications in connection with:

·          Parking structures

·          Pre-stressed and non-pre-stressed Bridge components

·          Building cladding components in response to seismic and wind loading

·          Pre-stressed concrete Bridge Girders

·          Double “T” Beams

·          Hollow Core Slabs

·          Precast and Pre-stressed wall panels

·          Underground utility covers for AASHTO and other types of loadings

·          Coordinating with the Production crew, Plant Manager, Quality Assurance personnel, Business Development Department, Estimating Department, Vendors, Outside Agencies, and Test Labs for resolution of problems arising during project execution

·          Review of the work of outside consultants for compliance with codes and specifications

OLDCASTLE PRECAST CO.                          August 2005- February 2007

Civil/Structural Engineer

Responsible for the design of various structures in concrete, prestressed concrete

& steel under various loading conditions.

Typical such structures include:

·           Prestressed precast piles for buildings and bridge foundations

·           Precast prestressed panels for retaining and embankment structures utilizing steel soldier beams and others

·           Underground utility structures for mechanical, electrical and sewerage Engineering Systems

·           Underground liquid storage reservoirs

·           Open Channel Hydraulic Systems

·           Precast and pre-stressed retaining wall panels and

·           Pre-stressed and precast vertical and horizontal beam systems

Responsible for the supervision of junior engineers, student engineers, and drafting personnel. Level of responsibility included:

·           Assigning projects and job prioritization as a function of contractual schedule

·           Reviewing projects for code and specification and compliance

·           Coordinating with Contractors, Consultants and other Agencies

·           Submittal reviews and approvals prior to transmittal to contractors and other Agencies.

·           Approval to Build

·           Coordinating with sales Department in matters relating to project scheduling

·           Coordinating with the Production Staff on issues arising during production

Typical codes and standards utilized include the UBC, IBC, CBC, LACBC, ASTM and others.

VELOCITEL, INC.              April 2003- August 2005

Structural Engineer

·           Responsible for the design of varied structures including Retaining walls, Masonry buildings, Wood stud wall buildings, Steel Buildings, Machinery platforms, Microwave and telecommunication towers, Foundations and other appurtenances.

·           Performed field investigations and office research.

·           Performed structural Analysis and design per California Building Code, Uniform Building Code, International Building Code, the ACI, ASCE 7 and other relevant codes and Standards. Particular attention was paid to seismic, wind and snow loading as required.

·           Coordinated with other Consultants, Contractors, and appropriate Agencies.

·           Prepared Technical Reports.

·           Prepared RFI as initiated by Contractors especially during project construction.

·           Supervised the work of Project Designers and other Junior Engineers.

OLSON PRECAST COMPANY                        April 2002- April 2003

Plant Engineer

As Plant Engineer, reported to the Vice President of the company and was engaged in all engineering decision making issues on projects. 

·           Directly involved in the analysis and design of various structures in steel, concrete, timber and other metals. 

·           Responsible for the design of underground concrete vaults, sewer pump stations, underground concrete reservoirs, pressure release valve vaults, electrical utility vaults, concrete manholes and other miscellaneous structures. 

·           Performed engineering analysis, geotechnical report review, project specifications review and structural design, per codes. 

·           Oversaw the work of drafting personnel in matters relating to submittal and production/fabrication drawings. 

·           Responsible for quality assurance for these engineered facilities and oversaw the work of the fabrication/production crew and junior engineers.

·           Collaborated with Consultants, Agency inspectors and other engineers.

FEI ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS           October 2000 – April 2002

Civil Engineer (Private Consultant)

Worked as a private Consultant. Designed projects in:

·           Retaining structures and Bridge Abutments

·           Buildings

·           Precast concrete structures

Responsibilities included:

·           Site and office investigations

·           Preliminary and final cost estimates using Excel Spreadsheets and Means Estimating Manual

·           Geotechnical Reports Review

·           Structural Design per codes and other standards

·           Project Management

·           Construction Support

Attended the following seminars:

·           ACI

·           CRSI

·           World of Concrete

Learned the various code changes and their various impacts and applications.

PORT OF LOS ANGELES (Engineering Division)1989 - 2000

Associate Civil Engineer (Facilities Design and Maintenance)1997 - 2000

Worked as an Associate Civil Engineer in the Facilities and Maintenance Division. 

·           Co-managed the implementation of a state-of-the-art automated inspection, design and repair of deteriorated concrete wharf facilities program throughout the Port.  Program included inspection, computer database input, repair priority rating, design and construction. 

·           Designed and successfully managed a more than $15million dollar pilot repair project based on the Automated Inspection and Design Program.  Responsibilities included feasibility studies, preparation of project design and construction schedules, budget and personnel estimates, final plans, specifications, board reports and other correspondence.

·           Collaborated with federal, state and other local agencies in the review of shop drawing submittals, construction support and final “As-Built” record drawings.

Associate Civil Engineer (Structural Engineering Division) 1991 - 1997

Designed and managed various projects in concrete, steel and timber. 

·           Participated in the design of a wharf extension and building modifications and other site developments projects at one of the terminals using seismic base isolation techniques and various computer programs. 

·           Work involved sewers and storm drains, domestic water supply, fire protection systems, light and heavy concrete decking, paving and striping, traffic volume studies especially truck queuing studies and their impacts on adjacent tenants and other property owners, dredging and repairs to extensively deteriorated concrete wharf members. 

·           Performed conceptual studies, field and office investigations, cost estimates, structural calculations based on UBC, NAVFAC and other codes. 

·           Prepared final plans and reviewed specifications. 

·           Collaborated with various agencies in connection with permit-related issues. 

·           Participated in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as scheduled by construction manager. 

·           Reviewed project shop drawings and attended regularly scheduled jobsite meetings with contractors, tenants and product manufacturers for resolution of technical matters arising during construction. 

·           Coordinated field changes to project plans and specifications during construction for incorporation into final “As-Built” project record drawings. 

·           Participated in the final project “walk-through” and coordinated with construction manager in the preparation of the final board report.

Assistant Civil Engineer (Structural Engineering Division)1989 - 1991

Responsible for the design, project management and construction support for several concrete, steel and timber projects. 

·           Prepared plans and reviewed specifications for various public works projects including retaining structures, warehouses, wharves and bridges. 

·           Managed consultants, reviewed Geotechnical reports and performed construction management support functions. 

·           Prepared project cost estimates and schedules. 

·           Communicated with various departmental divisions, City of Los Angeles departments, California Department of Transportation, CDFG, RWQCB, AQMD and other Federal agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers and USCG in permit procurement issues.

Assistant Civil Engineer (Street Lighting and Land Development)        1988 - 1989

Designed various Energy and Cost conservation street lighting projects within the

City of Los Angeles.

·  Performed both office and field investigations.

·  Prepared plans and reviewed specifications.

·  Determined the structural adequacy of bridges and tunnels with respect to installation of light poles and other fixtures.

·  Reviewed geotechnical reports.

·  Coordinated with state and local agencies including Caltrans, the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the County of Los Angeles.

·  Coordinated with the Construction Management Division on technical issues arising during construction.

                             EDUCATION

MS                   Utah State University, 1987.

Major:               Civil & Environmental Engineering (Structural Engineering).

MSC                 Higher Institute of Civil Engineering & Architecture, Sofia, 1984.

Major:               Civil Engineering (Structural Design & Construction)

                         PROFESSIONAL LICENCES

Registered Professional Engineer (Civil), State of California (currently active) and Nevada (not currently active)

Certified ACI Field Testing Inspector Grade I Examiner

                      PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI), APA and Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI).

                              REFERENCES

                         Available upon request