9801 W Parmer Ln., 2123
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 757-6464
Summary of Qualifications
Highly motivated
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of engineering terminology
Able to meet deadlines in fast paced environment
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, MICROSTATION, GEOPAK, AutoCAD, LUSAS (London University Structural Analyses Software), PGSuper, CAP-18, BMCOL 51, HEC-RAS, RDS, Prestress 14, 3-D TopoQuads, etc..)
Languages fluent in English, Russian and Armenian.
Experience
Sept. 2010 / Present TxDOT Austin, TX (Bridge Division) Position: Structural Engineering Assistant IV
Assisting in overseeing the design of moderately complex bridge and specialized designs. Preparing calculations and detail sketches of elements design. Providing accurate and neat designs. Completing and clearing sketches. Meeting deadlines for the assignments.
Performing evaluation and checking designs of highly advanced complex bridge projects and specialized designs. Preparing calculations and detail sketches of elements designed as needed. Identifying, documenting and correcting all major errors in design checks. Performing checks in timely manner to meet target dates.
Displaying considerable knowledge of AASHTO and state specifications, Bridge Design Manual, Bridge Division Standards, design concepts, longhand applications and computer designs applications. Identifying appropriate code and guideline provisions.
Reflecting an understanding and comprehension of advanced design concepts and appropriate specifications in design calculations and sketches. Demonstrating considerable knowledge of computer design applications.
Participating in development of polices in the area of bridge plan preparation, acting as a representative for the Bridge Division at technical conferences and meetings. Participating in department committees and task forces within areas of design or detailing specialty.
Performing written and verbal communications and presentations reflecting competence in bridge plan preparations and design concepts or highly advanced complex design visualizations.
Coordinating and monitoring plan preparations for assigned projects through design work, checking designs and plan details. Reviewing complete plans for uniformity and accuracy.
Providing technical expertise and oversight coordination with design, computer operations, and plan preparation.
Performing structural analysis and calculations to determine potential constructability problems during plan production. Applying appropriate Texas Standard Specifications provisions as they relate to design and construction within the plans.
Identifying constructability problems and make recommendations for solutions before plans are complete.
Preparing and developing project plans for moderately complex bridges for review and signature by the responsible engineer.
With minimal supervision, assembling a complete set of structural plan sheets without significant errors or omissions to meet target dates.
Performing check shop drawings and other special projects for compliance with applicable designs, as requested. Assuring that shop drawings and special projects are to be complete in timely manner.
Maintaining quantities calculations for the projects assigned.
Employing and enforcing TxDOT safety polices
Searching and working through LRFD design examples for different structures in all 50 state DOT-s.
Working through LRFD Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design Example Prepared By Modjeski and Masters, Inc., and LRFD Design Example FHWA NHI-04-041 for Steel Girder Superstructure Bridge, as a part of the 16 hour Structural Engineering Exam preparation for the Professional Engineer’s licensing. My ultimate goal is to obtain Structural Engineer’s license.
Sept. 2006/Present TxDOT Austin, TX (Bridge Division) Position: Structural Engineering Assistant IV
Creating State Transportation Standards for various structures.
Verifying existing structures adequacy to the new State Standards requirements, by performing full structural analyses for standardized structures.
Performing engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering.
Applying engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation related activities.
Performing engineering related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and structural analysis.
Performing analyses and design for Bridges, Culverts, Cantilever Overhear Sign Support Structures and Overhead Sign Bridge Structures, High Mast Illumination Poles and Roadway Illumination Poles.
Performing research and problem solving of engineering related problems.
Using automated roadway, structural and hydraulic design programs and computer -assisted design and engineering systems.
Reviewing engineering work for calculation errors and compliance with applicable
Federal and State laws and industry standards and guidelines.
Assisting in accident investigations involving bridges and structures.
Assisting in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialists and technicians.
Performing other job related duties as assigned.
Oct. 2005 / Sept.. 2006 TxDOT Sherman, TX (Sherman Area Offfice)
Position: Civil Engineering Assistant II
Developed bridge design methodology. Methodology consisted of step by step Instruction of design process for bridge projects to include instruction for computer programs used in the process such as London University Structural Analysis Software (LUSAS), Bridge Geometry System (BSG), Prestress 14, Microstation, GEOPAK, HEC-RAS, 3-D TopoQuads, CAD 2004, Hwy Proj Development / Geotech For Rdways / GEOPAK 1997
Developed and designed Excel file with facilitated search for bid items used by TxDOT.
Designed various overlay projects.
Designed various bridge projects.
Performed engineering-related duties in the field of transportation.
Participated in Career Development program which included job rotation, training and continuing education.
Actively prepared for Professional Engineering Licensing through training and documentation maintenance.
Applied engineering principles, methods and techniques to a wide variety of transportation related activities.
Performed engineering related planning, design, data collection, evaluation and analysis.
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