Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience, providing structural design, CAD drafting, construction quality control (QC), inspection and construction services for US federal government agencies including United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Holds B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and preparing for FE exam. Seeking to build US career with an opportunity to apply technical experience and creative problem solving skills at an innovative engineering firm.
KEY SKILLS
• Design of reinforced concrete (RCC), steel, masonry structures, underground civil structures, elevated water towers & on ground water reservoirs; Geometric design of roads
• Preparation and review of construction drawings, site grading plans, topographical plans, technical reports and cost estimate (BoQ) of projects
• Extensive knowledge of Auto CAD Civil 3D (Production of Dynamic Topographic Plans, Road Alignments, Corridors, profiles, cross sections, existing and proposed surface tables)
• Auto CAD 2D Drafting (Production of construction details, plans and shop drawings) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• SAP (Static and Dynamic analysis and design of RCC and Steel structural frames and members)
• ETABS (Static & Dynamic analysis and design of RCC & Steel structural frames, shear walls & members)
• SAFE (Analysis and Design of slabs and foundations)
• STAAD Pro. (Static and Dynamic analysis and design of RCC and Structural Steel frames and members)
• Practical knowledge of international codes including Building Code (IBC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), ASCE, AISC ASHTO and ASTM standards
• Proficient in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Outlook) and Primavera Scheduling
• Certified Construction Quality Control (CQM) and 30 Hours OSHA safety regulation by USACE
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Farsi/ Persian
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quality Control Engineer 3/2014 – Present
RW Companies, Ione, California
• Inspecting the work performed each day for compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Performing the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial and Follow-Up Phase) to make sure plans and specifications are followed with exactness
• Taking measurements, and checking construction drawings for accuracy
• Upholding standards of quality
• Ensuring proper equipment is installed
• Identifying needs and deficiencies in the construction and communicating to the appropriate persons
• Managing documentation for crew by meticulous organizational skills
• Assisting the management team with record keeping and documentation
Key Projects:
• Production and installation of six level II dormitory style precast concrete housing units (three per facility) to accommodate 264 inmates each, for a combined total of 1584 inmates at Proposed Mule Creek Infill Complex in Ione CA for California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Quality Control System Manager 9/2013 – 9/2014
Assist Consultants Incorporated, Kabul, Afghanistan
Prime Design/Build Contractor of US Army Corps of Engineers operating nationwide across Afghanistan
• Managed 8-person QC team and developed an effective QC system to monitor the quality of construction
• Accelerated construction jobs by on time QC check to recover project originally 20% behind schedule
• Facilitated the communication between QA and sub-contractor to effectively work as one team
• Supervised and coordinated the onsite inspections and tests and recorded the material test results
• Inspected the work performed each day for compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Performed the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial and Follow-Up Phase) to ensure that contractors comply with the works’ specification
Key Projects:
• Phase IIIB construction of Afghanistan National Army Defense University including 6 three-story Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) barrack buildings, 1 RCC Library building, 1 RCC dining facility and Kitchen with Cold form steel trusses roof for population of 3000, 2 RCC with Steel Trusses roof Assembly buildings, 1 RCC with Steel Trusses Roof gymnasium, and 2 K-span buildings, $17M budget
Civil/Structural Engineer 11/2010 – 8/2013
Tetra Tech Inc., Kabul, Afghanistan
• Engaged in variety of infrastructure projects across Afghanistan to provide complete package of construction documents including: construction drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BoQ, design analysis & reports
• Provided quality design products according to international codes and standards including Building Code (IBC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), ASCE, AISC ASHTO and ASTM standards
• Evaluated vendors’ bids based on conformances with technical requirements and client’s specifications
• Worked on a team to train and mentor interns from Kabul University to specifically train them on structural design methodologies and structural software including SAP, ETABS, STAAD Pro & Auto CAD Civil 3D
Key Projects:
• Reviewed Submitted documentation provided by other sub-contractors regarding the design of dining facility and other structural components in extension of men’s dormitory in Kabul University, 2 High Schools, and design of canal for diverting water for mini Hydro Power Dam
• Designed waste water septic tank and drainage ditches for 2 High Schools in Kabul
• Develo...
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