MARINA ALEKSANYAN

**** ***** *** *** **, Brooklyn NY 11230 Tel: 718-***-**** (home), 917-***-**** (mobile)

e-mail: acdexf@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

Talented Structural Designer and experienced CAD operator with strong team leadership background and

proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget. Experienced in conducting structural design

calculations and developing shop drawings with solid skills in designing projects for residential, commercial

and industrial buildings, including retail stores, warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Designed highway

bridges, developed design concepts and structural plans on new and existing designs. Process excellent

technical knowledge, with comprehensive understanding numerous design program.

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering.

Skills: Proficient knowledge of CAD Software such as AutoCAD 2014, Project Wise Explorer V8i,

MicroStation V8i and Revit 2014 to prepare difficult and complex engineering drawings utilizing

theoretical and practical design knowledge and non-drafting software such as Microsoft Office and

PDF Software. Interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as

company policies and procedures. Understand and utilize more advanced software to complete

assignments. Experienced in CAD project set up, creation of drawings in Paper and Model space, such as

“Master Plans”, Plans, Sections, Schedules, Text files, working with external references. Detail and Symbols

Libraries, Legend, Symbols and Abbreviations. Ability to draw on strong CAD experience and engineering

background to troubleshoot CAD issues potentially impacting on-time delivery of work. Knowledge of Drafting

Geometry, metric and English measurement system. Strong computer skills, including Window Programs

(World, Excel, Access and others).

Certification & Training: American Training Center, Inc., Forest Hills, NY

Advanced Training in AutoCAD R 2002 for Engineering Professionals (2003)

Cooper Union School of Engineering, New York, NY

Advanced AutoCAD 2012 and Revit (2011)

Structural Analysis and Strength of Materials (2011)

AISC Structural Steel Design

ACI Structural Concrete Design

Green Building Guidelines, Environmental Safety (2011)

Building Cost Estimating (2011)

Reliable and committed team player/ Resourceful/ Competitive/ Pioneering/ Positive

Excellent communication and writing skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IH ENGINEERS, PC Princeton, NJ 2005 – Present

Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing, Tarrytown, NY (2013 – Present)

Senior Structural Designer

Designed drawings based on calculations, estimations and reports prepared by engineers, with detailed

knowledge of construction methods, materials and equipment, and design standards used in the bridge

design industry. Check and analyze bridge survey reports from the administrative and technical

departments of the company to be able to create “Planned Impact Pile Driving” drawings.

Work closely with engineers and other designers to create and revise production drawings for bridge

design (General Plans and Elevations; Transverse Sections; Piles and Piers Plan and Elevations;

Framing Plans; Deck Panel Layout Plan…). Check final sketch of proposed drawings prepared by

others. Assist in training lower-level designers in various procedures.

Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program Raise the Roadway, Newark, NJ (2011 – 2013)

Senior Structural Designer

Designed drawings based on calculations, estimations and reports prepared by design engineers, using

AutoCAD 2012.

Created Permit drawings (Civil), general and framing plans, longitudinal and cross sections, floorbeam

sections at Panel Points, reinforcement, construction sequences and staging drawings, detail drawings.

Created drawings files such as PDF, JPEG for communication and presentation.

Created landscape plans.

Responsible for helping the production, coordination and distribution of the venue and comment period.

Maintain and sort out current and future drawings files.

Number 7 Line Extension Project, NY, NY (2009 – 2011)

Structural Engineer (Category II)

Developing and producing drawings of Structural systems for Tunnels, geotechnical fields, cut and cover

cavern and substructure and superstructure of stations, using MicroStation V8.

Extensive experience and knowledge in creating existing and demolition drawings from new survey and

existing plans and sections.

Experienced in the use of both MicroStation and AutoCAD for preparation of structural details and

construction plans using text files, external references and imported libraries.

World Trade Center Transportation Hub

Downtown Design Partnership, NY, NY (2005 – 2009)

Senior Structural Designer

Create plans and sections for different parts of structure, including columns, roofs and foundations, using

AutoCAD drawings.

Converted manual drawings and sketches into AutoCAD drawings.

Provide technical drafting support for assigned projects.

Check drawings for errors, introduce changes and corrections to the existing drawings. Prepare detailed

drawings from sketches, engineering notes, utilizing AutoCAD tools.

ROTH METAL WORKS, Brooklyn, NY 2004 - 2005

Structural Engineer – Designer

Assisted in handling project procedures, provided field support, performed design analysis, prepared

sketches and plans of residential and commercial buildings.

Prepare drawings for commercial and industrial buildings, including retail stores, warehouses,

manufacturing facilities, etc.

Helped to prepare various engineering documentation for Architectural projects.

Helped to prepare shop drawings with difficult steel connections.

KULITE ENGINEERS INC, Leonia, NJ 2000 - 2004

Structural Engineer – Designer

Designed and drafted industrial and commercial facilities.

Involved in equipment selection and preparation of design drawings and specification; performed various

engineering calculations.

Responsible for supporting Engineering staff in preparation of change notices; Quality Control and Safety

issues; etc.

Prepared Engineering reports on regular (monthly/ quarterly) basis.

BRIDGE WORKS INC, Russia 1981 – 1999

Engineer – Designer

Designed layouts of bridges in concern with load resistance.

Analyzed designed considering transportation network.

Reviewed and released Engineering schematics, bills of materials and component layout documentation.

EDUCATION

State Polytechnic University

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

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