Structural Engineer

PROFILE 1

Possessing a comprehensive knowledge of designing and developing projects to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. At present working for an established company that is involved in construction, inspection, repair and maintenance projects throughout the country. Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and senior managers, currently looking for a suitable graduate structural engineer position.

PROFILE 2

Demonstrated over 10 years of dedicated experience in a key role in large scale structural engineering projects, planned, developed, designed and implemented structural blueprints based on engineering specifications and technical drawings for infrastructural projects and complex facilities.

PROFILE 3

A highly motivated and respected structural engineer with 9 years’ experience in the construction industry. Specialising predominantly in the development of new projects with a particular focus on environmental impact and sustainability. A skilled leader with high level planning experience and the utmost understanding of working to budgets and timelines. Excellent communicator both verbally and visually with the ability to inspire colleagues to strive for the ultimate level of professionalism.

PROFILE 4

Over 8 years combined experience in Civil and Structural Engineering in residential, industrial, petrochemical and oil refining industries, including responsibilities as a project manager. Experience in various types of steel and concrete building designs, supports and foundations, and other heavy equipment steel framing support. Responsibilities include layout, design and analysis, review, coordination and field inspection of projects.

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1

• Preparing CAD designs and blueprints.
• Evaluated an existing reinforced concrete tunnel for additional loads.
• Evaluated concrete slabs for load drops and concrete walls for automobile impact and load drops.
• Designed conduit and piping supports.
• Reviewed structural drawings and material specifications.
• Managing time and delivery deadlines.
• Presenting CAD drawings to contractors.
• Dealing with inquiries and troubleshooting any problems that might arise.
• Assessing structural load of new and existing developments.
• Liaising with architects and local government agencies.
• Producing and up-keeping due diligence surveys.
• Created a database that tracks man hours, vendor usage, budgets and project progress. This has eliminated 15% of the project manager's workload by automating reports and combining all project aspects under one relational database.
• Redesigned current scheduling spreadsheets to be more automated, dynamic and informative. This restructuring streamlined the scheduling process and gave management a real-time picture of project progress.
• Entrusted with senior-level engineering tasks including structural calculations, written responses to owners' concerns and project closeout reports. Overtaking these tasks minimized the senior engineer's costs to the respective tasks by 50%.

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 2

Responsible for the planning and delivery of a range of multi-disciplinary projects including the education and commercial sectors.

Duties:

• Ensuring all designs that were signed off met with the appropriate codes of practice and standards.
• Liaising with the clients and adapting to meet their requirements.
• Finding and implementing solutions to environmental concerns.
• Managing and training staff in every area of business.
• Leading the design process of all forms of construction.
• Analyzing, updating and working to budgets and time frames.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Complying with designer’s duties under CDM regulations.
• Supervising contractors.
• Providing support for all technical issues.
• Created new and analyzed existing conduit raceway supports to determine structural integrity.
• Prepared field fixes to accommodate for construction issues and defective supports.
• Spent 7 months on-site performing detailed walk-downs of existing supports while creating new conduit, HVAC, and cable tray supports.
• Performed calculations, field deviation requests, and sketched detailed support drawings for site construction.
• Interacted and problem solved with local engineers in order to meet design safety requirements.

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 3

Involved in projects from the concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing and handover. Part of a team that ensures a building is fit- for-purpose and adheres to the project budget and schedule.

Duties:

• Estimating material, construction, and labour costs, and project timescales.
• Responsible for evaluation, selection and adoption of standard techniques and procedures for commercial department.
• Managed commercial projects, several of which exceeded $500,000 in total construction.
• Attended project meetings as needed and presented specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Coordinated with contractor(s) to establish action plans to correct progress deficiencies and maintain schedules.
• Evaluated and approved design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Performed structural inspections, rehabilitation, and upgrading.
• Involved in producing due diligence surveys.
• Liaising with local contractors.
• Load assessments of new and existing structures.
• Giving PowerPoint presentations to managers and clients.
• Communicating with government agencies and local authorities.
• Evaluating, organizing & prioritizing work within the overall project schedule.
• Preparing sketches, marking-up drawings and writing specifications etc.
• Liaising with architects, engineering technicians and IT staff.
• Structural inspections/assessments and making appropriate recommendations.
• Providing expert technical advice including structural reports, crack monitoring.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability and also willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to explain technical design ideas clearly.
• On site survey and client liaison experience.
• Experience of preparing arboriculture and topographical reports.
• Constantly focusing on a client's objectives of Quality, Cost and Programme.
• Knowledge of Stock Condition Surveys.
• Fully conversant with the relevant structural British Standards.
• Self-motivated with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Experience in design of foundations and retaining walls.
• Knowledge of autocad and SX3 / Northgate.
• Experience of residential developments to large multi-use commercial jobs.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Met national standard with less amount of time.
• Awarded ‘Top Achiever’ status above all other employees who joined through the company graduate scheme.
• Managed $250,000 to 1 million budget projects and achieved project scheduled goals.
• Identified and utilized variety of learning materials, resources and technology methods [such as: Internet-learning, library, team learning] to support & improve the instructional environment.
• Provided exceptional support to managers and co-workers which increased overall efficiency by 30%.
• Achieved appreciation letter for arranging team meetings and publishing accurate minutes.
• Collaborated with other departments of company to centralize the customer database for easy retrieval of information.
• Coordinated team events and town hall activities at the best yet economical locations – saved expenses by 40%.
• Rewarded for getting highest percentage in university exam.
• Actively participated in various college events.
• Won and organized many aptitude tests, quizzes, sports and NCC at the college level.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Structural Material Understanding
• Market Research
• Cost Budgeting
• Problem Solving
• Concept Development
• Technical Reporting
• Preparing Operation & Maintenance Manuals
• Building Services
• Design Thinking
• Project Coordination