Summary of Qualifications
* 5 years experience in structural design and analysis.
* Proficient understanding of structural engineering using both ASD and LRFD design methods
* 10 years experience in mechanical and structural drafting and design.
* EIT certificate.
Employment History
Structural Analyst/Engineer (duration: 2.5 yrs)
Batelle Energy Alliance, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
* Analyzed heavy equipment loads on concrete and other miscellaneous surfaces to ensure code compliance.
* Analyzed a 1958 irregular shaped building to determine if it met DOE Natural Phenomena Hazards - category 2. The following codes and standards were used to check for compliance: ACI 318, ACI 530, ASCE 7, IBC and AISC.
* Analyzed a rigid steel frame structure for compliance to current IBC code for wind and seismic requirements.
* Bridge crane evaluations for safety harness restraints per DOE and OSHA regulations.
* Wrote engineering calculation and analysis reports, and technical evaluations.
* Checked engineering reports for calculation and grammatical accuracy.
Structural Engineer (duration: 2.5 yrs)
EG&G Services, contract to Idaho National Laboratory
* Analyzed floor loading and beam capacities of existing structures to support D&D work.
* Designed mobile equipment to remove oversized heavy equipment from size constrained building.
* Designed load bearing weather protection cover for nuclear reactor HVAC system.
* Wrote engineering design reports.
Research and teaching Assistant (duration: 4.0 yrs)
Idaho State University Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center,
Pocatello, ID
* Set-up and organized a research lab for experiments using a laser scanning vibrometer.
* Experimental research using passive control methods
* Experimental research on active vibration control using robust control with genetic algorithms.
* Proven communication skills from writing and defense of Master thesis, publications and speaking engagements at engineering conferences.
Designer/Drafter (duration 1 yr)
Argonne National Laboratories, Idaho Falls, ID
*Produced mechanical and structural drawings for nuclear in-cell environments using AutoCad.
Mechanical Designer (duration: 4.5 yrs)
MK Rail Corporation, Boise, ID
*Responsible for design and drafting of layouts (piping, conduit, and structural steel assemblies), schematics (electrical, air braking and painting) and shop drawings on a variety of phases of locomotive design and construction.
Drafter, Checker, and Crew Supervisor (duration: 4.5 yrs)
T.W. Blasingame & Associates, Boise, ID
* Supervised a crew of drafters and a checker for concrete lift drawings.
* Chec...
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