CV Civil/Structural Engineer Steel and Concrete Design, Foster Wheeler USA Pierce Goodwin Alexander

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CV/Resume ID no.: 106269

Dear HR,

Please accept this letter and the accompanying resume as an expression of my interest in a position with your organization.
As my resume indicates, in May 2010, I expect to receive a Masters in Civil Engineering with emphasis on structural engineering from the University of Houston. The courses I have taken include offshore structural, dynamics of structures, finite element method, and advance concrete. The following semester I will be taking advance mechanics of materials, matrix analysis, and construction project engineering.
I have over two years of civil/structural engineering design experience. My charge included ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
I have acquired a sound overall knowledge of leading edge engineering principles, tools, and practices, with emphasis on design, building, and approvals. I am proficient in the use of various structural programs including StaadPro, SAP2000, Foundation 3D, AutoCad and Microstation.
My personal attributes include leadership and sound judgment as well as creativity, analytical and troubleshooting skills. I interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds. I have a career history of achieving employment goals, and quality of work carried to timely completion.
I am certain I could make a significant contribution to your organization, and I would welcome the opportunity to meet you to discuss my education and abilities.

Foster Wheeler USA July 2008 - March 2009 Civil/Structural Engineer II
• Performed steel structure and foundation design using hand calculation and also utilizing tools such as STAAD and FDN 3D (Valero Port Arthur Ref – Four Drums Coker-DCU Revamp).
• Designed and engineered supporting drum vessel steel structures, process piperacks, air fan coolers steel structures, and miscellaneous equipment and vessel foundations.
• Performed a dynamic analysis on a pump to design the foundation
• Reviewed drawings and data from vendors to produce fabrication and construction drawings.

Foster Wheeler USA July 2007 - July 2008
Civil/Structural Engineer I
• Modeled Coker and Derrick Structure utilizing StaadPro based upon available existing drawings/pictures and applied wind loads calculated using ASCE 7-05 for a revamp.
• Assisted in modeling the frame structure for Coke Drum Valve.
• Coke Pit/Pad sizing based upon coke drum cycle times and storage requirements.
• Calculated disc spring sizing and quantity required to resist differential movements of Coke Drums at anchor bolt base ring.

Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville May 2006 - July 2007
Structural Engineering Intern
• Determined the max shear and moment due to the dead load and live load on a junctions box using CULV5 design and sized the reinforcement
• Contributed to the bent transverse analysis by calculating the dead load and live load using ASSHTO HS20 plus impact loadings for beginning and end of bridge and inputting calculation into STAAD Pro.
• Selected the deck slab and bottom slab reinforcement using Caltrans bridge design details.
• Calculated the drainage due to the 10 yr. and 100 yr. storm flood
• Participated in the analysis of the structural moments and axial loads applied to the superstructure and the columns due to the dead loads using STAAD Pro and hand calculations.

U.S. Department of Interior-Minerals Management January 2006 - May 2006
Structural Engineering Tech Intern

• Reviewed platform applications for installation, modification, repair and removal
• Maintained the database by correcting errors, validating data and populating data
• Analyzed offshore platforms on the OCS
• Performed platform permits as required by the Code of Federal Regulation
• Guide operators on routine problems and errors on operator-submitted requests
• Developed presentations for seminars

University of Houston – Civil Engineering
Masters in Civil Engineering May 2010
GPA 3.5

University of Houston – Civil Engineering
Bachelor Science in Civil Engineering May 2007
GPA 3.5

ACI Concrete Repair Basics December 2008

AISC Seismic Design Manual Seminar November 2008

International Building Code 2006 November 2008

CAXperts Clash Approval Manager Training October 2008

CAXperts ReviewGen Training October 2008

Hilti – CCD Strength Design for Post Installed Anchors May 2008

Smart Plant Review Training May 2008

Contech – Tensar Geosyntethic Technical Seminar June 2008

Auto CAD, Microstation, STAAD Pro 2007, SAP2000, Foundation 3D, SmartPlant Review

I can handle high pressure environments with ease and open mindedness, while being a good team player and having excellent communication skills.