Experience

Lochner

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



HDR

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Bridge Engineer

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for the design and production on numerous projects simultaneously, prepare and check design calculations, perform quality audits and ensure conformance with company and agency standards. Assist with marketing activities, scope and fee, cost estimates, and project pursuits. Provide technical training, mentoring activities and management for other team members. Assist section manager with scheduling and resource management. Some notable projects are Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge… Show more Responsible for the design and production on numerous projects simultaneously, prepare and check design calculations, perform quality audits and ensure conformance with company and agency standards. Assist with marketing activities, scope and fee, cost estimates, and project pursuits. Provide technical training, mentoring activities and management for other team members. Assist section manager with scheduling and resource management. Some notable projects are Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement, 2nd Avenue Tied Arch, I4 Ultimate DB, and Mile Long Bridge.

• Structural Engineer

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2019

  Greater Chicago Area



HNTB

• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Structural Engineer

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Honolulu Hawaii Structural Engineer for post design services on Phase 1 of the $10B+ Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project (High Speed Rail). Perform structural design changes and coordinate non-structural design changes with other engineering disciplines and field staff. Assess, process, and respond to NCRs, FDCs, and RFIs, field inspections on an as needed basis.



GRAEF

• Structural Engineer

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  Greater Milwaukee Area Worked as a bridge design engineer in a multi-disciplinary transportation group. Design flat and haunched slabs as well as deck on girder bridges including prestressed and steel design. Design of substructure and retaining wall units including MSE walls. Perform inspections and ratings for capacity including both Highway and rail bridges. Also perform quantity calculations, plan preparation, as well as performing QA/QC on co-workers designs.



Wisconsin Department of Transportation

• Structural Engineer

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2012

  Work with structural and computer engineers to develop proprietary software for rating transportation structures. Developed a working knowledge of Wisconsin, and AASHTO LRFD bridge specifications. Use software to rate existing structures as well as structures to be built or modified, including flat and haunched slabs, precast and steel girder bridges, and truss systems. Assist in permitting of overweight and over size vehicles. Organized work schedules for up to eight other workers for field… Show more Work with structural and computer engineers to develop proprietary software for rating transportation structures. Developed a working knowledge of Wisconsin, and AASHTO LRFD bridge specifications. Use software to rate existing structures as well as structures to be built or modified, including flat and haunched slabs, precast and steel girder bridges, and truss systems. Assist in permitting of overweight and over size vehicles. Organized work schedules for up to eight other workers for field inspections, as well as conducting light field inspection Show less



JSD Professional Services

• Civil Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Served as a project inspector for a bridge reconstruction project in Southern Wisconsin. Inspected welds, piling, and all materials on the site including pile shells, traffic and erosion control, reinforcing steel, and concrete for quality. Worked with project engineers, contractors, and DOT staff to resolve issues and report non-compliance of standards. Maintained a field book with construction data, source documents, and pay/line items. Used the program "Fieldbook" to pay… Show more Served as a project inspector for a bridge reconstruction project in Southern Wisconsin. Inspected welds, piling, and all materials on the site including pile shells, traffic and erosion control, reinforcing steel, and concrete for quality. Worked with project engineers, contractors, and DOT staff to resolve issues and report non-compliance of standards. Maintained a field book with construction data, source documents, and pay/line items. Used the program "Fieldbook" to pay contractors for progress, and maintain IDRs. Show less



JSD Professional Services

• Civil Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Assisted design engineers with research and calculations, checked designs for calculation errors and acted as liaison with other firms to resolve design issues. Prepared RFIs in response to perceived design and/or construction issues. Provided Survey support for multiple construction projects and ensured contractor satisfaction with jobs performed. Performed field work including boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.



Wisconsin Army National Guard

• Avionics Systems Repair Technician

  • Apr 2003 - Mar 2007

  Responsible for overseeing the repair and maintenance of all communications equipment on as many as ten of the UH-60 series aircraft. Supervised up to three other soldiers and coordinated all efforts to maintain a working schedule to ensure a minimal amount of downtime for each aircraft. Responsible for a tool shop and all equipment assigned, and performed the final inspection prior to any equipment being put back into the aircraft after maintenance.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Infantry Team Leader

  • May 1999 - Apr 2003

  Responsible for the training, health, counseling, work performance, and living conditions of four other soldiers in the US Army. The unit that I served with also required me to act in a ceremonial support capacity to various government agencies, to include the departments of defense, and state, as well as to the President of the United States, which required a very well developed sense of urgency, attention to detail, focus, and discipline.