Project Engineer

• Aug 2021 - Present

The Project Engineer’s primary duty is developing and leading a project from initial concept, through the design process to implementation, with specific emphasis on the engineering design, analysis and management of the Port’s maintenance, capital improvement and public works projects. This includes preparing applications and balancing multiple projects against resource availability. Responsibilities include coordination and supervision of consultants, contractors and identified Port Labor working on various projects, and providing in-house engineering services to the Planning and Environmental, Business Development and Marine Terminal departments. Show less

President, Oregon Section

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2021

Project Engineer

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

Design Engineer

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

Structural Designer

• Jun 2017 - Feb 2020

* Experienced staff engineer at a leading consulting firm with a demonstrated history of success engineering and drafting construction documents* Trusted by firm leadership to serve as the main point of contact with clients on all projects* Exceptional interpersonal skills resulting in great relationships with clients* Mentor younger engineers; provide peer review of other engineers’ work products* Play an active role in making crucial project decisions while representing structural team in person, via phone or email with owners, architects, contractors, and other consultants* Conduct frequent, thorough site visits to examine existing building conditions or observe active construction* Successfully execute design and construction phases of several large and small projects in Pacific Northwest and Hawaii with active communication and necessary site visits* Experience with ASCE7, IBC, AISC, NDS, ACI, IEBC, ASCE 41 Design Codes* Knowledgeable in RISA, Enercalc, RAM, ADAPT, SAFE, SAP, AutoCAD, Revit, VBA Programming in Excel* Analysis/Design Experience: Lateral Design, Gravity Design, Timber Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Masonry Design, Foundation Design, Renovations, Structural Investigations and Forensic Investigation* Representative Projects:Hanapepe Bridge: Design temporary underpinning and strengthening of existing structure to support large construction cranes on highway bridgeLDS Portland Temple: Full-service structural design and creation (drafting) of construction documents for worker safety and fall arrest upgrades in a historic concrete and steel religious buildingCity of Vancouver Plan Review: Buildings in a large new downtown Vancouver waterfront development, including Hotel Indigo, Marriott Hotel; other buildings: Vancouver Clinic, Walnut Grove Elementary SchoolStructural Investigations: Conducted a series of 12 building investigations to determine structural, non-structural, and other seismic hazards in existing buildings Show less

Structural Staff Engineer

• Sep 2015 - May 2017

* Talented, efficient and hardworking structural designer with great communication skills * Championed innovation, improved design processes, and continued education as a participating member of in-office Wood, Steel, and Renovation Task Groups * Structural engineering design for wood, steel, and concrete structures ranging from renovations to new design of K-12 schools, higher education buildings, and multi-family housing projects. * Representative Projects: WSU Troy Hall Renovation: Client coordination, design, detailing, and construction administration for complex renovation project incorporating an existing masonry facade surround a new concrete structure and steel framed addition UW North Campus Housing: Lateral and gravity design and construction administration for $135M project with 3 buildings of wood framed student dormitory EWU Pence Union Building Renovation: Steel gravity design and detailing for partial renovation and rebuild AMLI Spring District Development: Lateral wood design for large 333,500 square foot new mixed-use commercial/residential building development * Championed innovation, improved design processes, and continued education as a participating member of in-office Wood, Steel, and Renovation Tasks Groups Show less

Plans Examiner (Part-time)

• May 2016 - Apr 2017

* Broadened range of experience with structural and non-structural residential building process while providing permit and plan review services * Worked closely with Building Official in efforts to improve office standards, productivity, and staff efficiency * Broadened range of experience with structural and non-structural residential building process while providing permit and plan review services * Worked closely with Building Official in efforts to improve office standards, productivity, and staff efficiency

Structural Engineer/CAD Technician

• Mar 2015 - May 2015

High Performance Seismic Structures Research Assistant (Structural Engineering)

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

* Conducted analytical research to design high-yield-drift moment frames with controlled inelastic deformation * Investigated performance of design alternatives to RBS connections with a goal to reduce weight and optimize material usage while enhancing stiffness * Developed a new invention for braced frame design currently in the process of receiving a patent * Conducted analytical research to design high-yield-drift moment frames with controlled inelastic deformation * Investigated performance of design alternatives to RBS connections with a goal to reduce weight and optimize material usage while enhancing stiffness * Developed a new invention for braced frame design currently in the process of receiving a patent

Structural Engineering Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

* Performed engineering calculations; created models and completed analysis using RISA-3D, RAM SBeam and Tedds * Gained exposure to steel, concrete and timber design by doing engineering and technical calculations * Thrived in a busy environment with 3-5 projects per week, regular site visits, and reviewed over 500 shop drawings * Worked on a variety of projects including new buildings, additions, and renovations of small homes as well as large-scale projects like New York Public Library, Battery Maritime Building, and Rockefeller Arts Center Show less

City Planning Intern

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Learned how to thrive in a busy work environment by completing over 40 plan reviews, bond calculations, and review letters at a quick pace to match incoming project plans Made multiple presentations (including proposals for a Storm Water Management Plan and City Traffic Calming Plan) to the Saratoga Springs City Council, communicating ideas of the City Engineer to the City Government and other business organizations Learned how to thrive in a busy work environment by completing over 40 plan reviews, bond calculations, and review letters at a quick pace to match incoming project plans Made multiple presentations (including proposals for a Storm Water Management Plan and City Traffic Calming Plan) to the Saratoga Springs City Council, communicating ideas of the City Engineer to the City Government and other business organizations

Private Teacher

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

Effectively taught a 13 year old home-schooled student math lessons of a level higher than her grade (Algebra 2) for an hour every week day Trained student for a placement and entrance test to get into desired school for the next academic year; she performed exceptionally on the test and has been placed in an advanced course Effectively taught a 13 year old home-schooled student math lessons of a level higher than her grade (Algebra 2) for an hour every week day Trained student for a placement and entrance test to get into desired school for the next academic year; she performed exceptionally on the test and has been placed in an advanced course

Design Software (Drafting) Intern

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

Conducted surveying measurements of walls, floors, doors and windows of 5 buildings at a mining site Made drawings of floor plans and side, front and back view elevations of buildings surveyed Drafted structural internal drawings of staircases and foundations using AutoCAD; reviewed and made required corrections to AutoCAD drawings done by other employees Conducted surveying measurements of walls, floors, doors and windows of 5 buildings at a mining site Made drawings of floor plans and side, front and back view elevations of buildings surveyed Drafted structural internal drawings of staircases and foundations using AutoCAD; reviewed and made required corrections to AutoCAD drawings done by other employees