RICK P. PARAS, P.E., S.E.

Principal Structural Engineer

EDUCATION

Continuing education in design and project management

Business Management Program, Houston Baptist University

Project Management Program, University of Houston

B.S. Civil Engineering, M.I.T. Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION / LICENSES

Structural Engineer (S.E.): California (#3840), Nevada (#7296)

Civil Engineer (P.E.): California (#34212), Nevada (#7296),

Texas (#36510),

Virginia (#6009), New York

(#58181)

AFFILIATIONS

Structural Engineers Association of California (San Diego) (SEAOSD)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

International Code Council (ICC)

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

PARAS & ASSOCIATES, Principal, 2000-present

Pacific 17 (Kercheval Engineers), Project Manager, 1992-2003

Nowak Meulmaster, Flores & Associates, Project Manager, 1989-1992

Martin Peltyn & Associates, Associate, 1986-1989

Stubbs, Overbeck & Associates, Engineering Manager, 1976-1986

Offshore Systems International, Chief Engineer, 1975-1976

Bechtel Corporation, Engineering Group Leader, 1970-1975

Wall Corporation, Senior Engineer, 1966-1970

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project design, design reviews and management have been a cornerstone of

Mr. Paras' career in structural engineering. His professional experience

includes project management, design, constructability reviews, quality

assurance, value engineering and construction management of commercial and

industrial buildings, waste/water treatment facilities, power plants (

including substations, distributions, transmission facilities),

petrochemical plants, telecom projects, and oil/gas facilities. His

specific project experience includes:

AT&T, San Diego Gas & Electric Co., Teligent, Cingular Telecom Projects,

Southern, California. Design, design management, and construction

inspection of buildings and support structures for video hub office

equipment, rooftop PCS equipment, and miscellaneous telecom-related

equipment and facilities.

San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Review Electric Transformers Seismic Analysis

Reports, Ca. Review of seismic analysis qualification reports of high

voltage electric transformers, disconnect switches and circuit breakers.

Included independent structural check of components and review of

equipment drawings.

OMWD Waste Water Facilities, San Diego,Ca. Design of headworks

modifications, splitter boxes, and baffle across existing weir gate

San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Concrete Structures Rehabilitation Projects,

San Diego, Ca.

Provided design and quality assurance of repair and /or retrofit of

deteriorated or damaged concrete structures such as underground manholes,

vaults, & substation yard enclosures. Rehab work consists of using polymer

concrete and composite materials ( carbon or glass fiber) for

strengthening.

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NASSCO Storage Facilites, San Diego, California. Design of upgrade of

existing storage racks to conform to Uniform Building Code 1997 provisions.

Included in the Scope of Work were estimating, fabrication drawing

approval, scheduling, permitting, and constructability review.

NASSCO Plant Bridge, San Diego, California. Design management and review

of structural calculations and drawings of an all-steel bridge supporting a

90-ton 3-axle elevating truck. Other responsibilities include scheduling,

coordination, and layout around and over conveyor systems, gantry cranes,

and underground utility lines

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of America SCR Systems for Oil/Gas Power

Plants, San Diego & Los Angeles, California. Design and review of design

of the retrofit for heavy structural steel Boiler Structures to receive the

NOX abatement equipment. Engineering included strengthening of existing

structural steel, designing of duct supports, platforms, new bracings,

stairs, etc.

SMUD Natural Gas Pipeline, Sacramento, California. Provided review and

construction inspection on the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

Natural Gas Pipeline. The pipeline transports natural gas to SMUD's co-

generation gas-fired power plants. Reviewed the construction and

engineering documents including plans, specifications, estimates, and

engineering calculations. The project was plan checked and inspected to

verify that the project conformed to applicable codes,laws, and

regulations specified in the California Energy Commission decision.

San Diego Gas & Electric East Fuel Oil Loop, San Diego, California.

Analyzed and reinforced existing pipe structures for additional piping

loads, designed pipe supports, underground valve structures, and pump

foundations. Provided construction observation to ascertained conformance

to construction drawings and prepared as-built drawings.

SDG&E Boiler and R.O. Wastewater Treatment Project, Carlsbad, California.

After doing preliminary design taking into account environmental issues,

designed containment structures, pipe supports, and misc. equipment

supports. Also designed several cross-over platforms, overflow drainage,

double-bottoming of tanks, and leak detection system. Provided construction

management, reviewed and approved fabrication drawings, testing of

materials, and prepared as-built drawings.

SDG&E Heat Exchanger Upgrade/Wastewater Project, San Diego, California.

Designed and inspected construction of structural steel frames and

foundations for exchangers, pipe supports for wastewater pipes. Reviewed

shop drawings for quality assurance.

Structural Review of the SMUD Proctor and Gamble Co-generation Plant,

Sacramento, CA. Performed structural engineering reviews and quality

assurance for the design and construction documents on a $164M 120MW power

co-generation facility for conformance with laws, ordinances, regulations,

and standards. This facility utilizes two GE LM6000 gas turbines in

combined cycle mode with one steam turbine, and providing steam to the

Proctor and Gamble factory. Identified design or calculation deficiencies

for consideration of seismic and wind forces, and assured that the

detailing and analysis of connections complied to prescribed codes.

SDG&E Transmission Lines, San Diego, Ca. Reviewed design of transmission

wood structures for high voltage lines per Rural Electrification Admin

Design Manual . Plan checked load tree calculations for hi-voltage steel

transmission towers(single pole and latticed). Design foundations for

single pole tubular steel transmission towers using EPRI's MFAD programs.

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San Diego Gas & Electric Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, Chula

Vista, California. Provided design, shop drawings and as-built drawing

review, and constructability assurance. This project was mandated by Rule

69 of California Air Quality Board. It comprised of checking the

monitoring equipment housing, designing structural steel foundations and

retrofitting existing structures for added gravity and seismic loads.

Inspected and witnessed testing of heavy welded and bolted connections.

Made sure that fabrication and construction conformed to our project

documents (drawings and specifications).

SDG&E San Luis Rey Electric Substation, Oceanside, California. Structural

design and construction inspection of structures and foundations of 138 kV

racks, A-frame, transformer, switch stand, sound barrier and miscellaneous

structures.

SDG&E Fuel Oil Upgrade Project, Carlsbad, California. Provided design and

construction inspection of pipe bridges and foundations, piping trenches,

pipe supports and foundations. Reviewed and approved shop drawings, and

resolved field design changes. Considered environmental issues relating to

existing fuel oil lines, drainage system and wastewater.

Blue Hills Nuclear Station, Texas. Designed and managed design of a 1,000

megawatt nuclear power plant. Project included auxiliary building,

containment enclosure building, cooling water structures, and misc.

equipment foundations (turbines, generators, compressors, etc.)

Mirage Hotel/Casino Project, Las Vegas, Nevada. Performed design and

provided quality assurance of design and construction as Project manager

for the structural design of a $1 billion 3,049 room, 30-floor

hotel/casino. Project involved fast-track steel and concrete construction.

Sahara Race and Sportsbook Expansion Project, Las Vegas, Nevada. Project

manager for the expansion of the sportsbook and adjacent casino area.

Project included design and construction assistance for concrete and steel

structures and foundations sandwiched between existing buildings.

Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed and coordinated design

of this mixed construction library. Main library is a pre-cast high-

ceiling structure, the mezzanine and offices are of timber construction,

and the lobby and entry are built with structural steel.

Naval Hospital Recreational Facilities, San Diego, CA. Project manager for

the design of a steel building consisting of a gymnasium, racquetball,

exercise room, weight room, and locker room. The gym has a clear height of

25 feet with double-pitched open-web trusses spanning 72 feet.

River Village Center, San Diego, CA. Project manager for the design of

this shopping center consisting of 13 separate buildings totaling 162,000

square feet. Buildings are 1 or 2 stories high and were designed in wood

and steel.

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