Thomas L. Ferguson PE, CSE

Jackson, Michigan ****1-9004

E-Mail: abkttj@r.postjobfree.com

517-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE - To obtain a challenging and rewarding position that

utilizes a wide range of engineering skills, where project design needs are

diverse and which permit working independently, as well as a design team

member.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE - Accomplished Civil/Structural Engineer with proven

ability to take projects from inception to "As-Builts". Performed onsite

assessment and design of structure modifications to facilities; all started

and completed during a scheduled outage. Provide a wide range of

civil/structural services ranging from engineering evaluation reports,

developing complete design/renovation of foundations and support steel for

new and existing structures, to site work design and shoreline protection.

Keep up to date on technical innovations through conference attendance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Certified Fall Protection Professional

. Certified Structural Engineer

. MI-US&R Structures Specialist

AREAS OF RECOGNITION

. Recognized for design work for damaged public facilities,

performed immediately following the Loma Prieta earthquake

. Specifically requested for conditions assessment of WI flood

damages and Fox River lock and dam facilities

EDUCATION

. Ferris State University - Associates in Highway Technology Degree

(1970)

. Michigan State University - Civil Engineering Bachelor in Science

Degree (1973)

. Code revision courses and other training taken through

universities, Federal Government, product and software vendors,

and professional organizations (ASCE, ACI, AISC, SEAMi, SEAoO &

ISEA)

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

. Certified Fall Protection Professional

. Safety trained for working at petrochemical plants

. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card holder

COMPUTERS

. Proficient using Mathcad, Staad, Risa, Autocad, Microstation, Word,

Excel, WordPerfect, the Internet and other software packages.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

. Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi)

. National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)

. Michigan Urban Search and Rescue (MUSAR)

. Michigan Task Force 1 Structures Specialist (MI TF-1 SS)

Professional Publications

. Michigan Infrastructure Security Program presenter at the 2004 MSPE

annual conference.

. Government Security News magazine article on infrastructure

features (dams and bridges) needing immediate renovation.

. MSPE/ASCE magazine articles on engineer's role in

community/regional emergency response.

. REC magazine article detailing MUSAR response to nursing home

explosion.

. SEAMi newsletter article regarding the MUSAR organization.

REGISTRATION

. Michigan Professional Engineer (1980)

. Corps of Engineers Structures Specialist (1991)

. Certified Fall Protection Engineer (1999)

. Certified Structural Engineer (2005)

. Michigan Task Force 1 Structures Specialist (2008)

. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card holder

(2009)

Thomas L. Ferguson PE, CSE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Middough Consulting, Toledo, Ohio (June, 2006 to August 2009)

Senior Structural

Engineer - Provided C/S support for projects at local petrochemical

plants. Work included initial field survey of existing facilities,

developing concept design alternatives and recommended alternative.

Provided support during construction and turnaround (TAR).

Valmont Structures, Plymouth, Indiana (June 2005 to April 2006)

Senior Structural

Engineer - Performed structural analysis and designed tower structures

and foundations. Designed modifications to existing facilities and

generated design drawings.

Abonmarche Group, Benton Harbor, Michigan (August 2004 to April 2005)

Senior Structural Engineer - Analyzed existing marine docks and access

platform structures, prepared designs, specifications, cost estimates

and project proposals. Directed the preparation of design drawings.

Performed structural evaluations to assess the current conditions and

identify inadequacies. Signed and sealed project drawings.

Commonwealth Associates, Jackson, Michigan (Sept 1999 to June 2003)

Project Engineer - Prepared civil/structural analysis, design,

specifications, drawings, and bid evaluations for existing and new

electrical substation structures and foundations. Performed site

drainage calculations and developed site drawings.

Dalloz Fall Protection, Ann Arbor, Michigan (July 1998 to Sept 1999)

Systems Engineer - Conducted site assessments surveys as a certified

fall protection specialist to establish customer needs. Determined the

most appropriate solution to address OSHA requirements. Designed fall

arrest systems. Directed preparation of engineering drawings and

installation of systems for local sites.

Tech Express Corporation, Livonia, Michigan (December 1997 to July

1998)

Project Engineer - Prepared site designs for commercial development

projects. Performed drainage calculations and developed site grading

drawings for submission and approval. Reviewed, signed and sealed

project drawings.

United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit, Michigan (August

1987 to December 1997)

Design Engineer - Prepared project schedules, cost and quantity

estimates, design analysis, concept to final designs, plans,

specifications and operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals. Provided

engineering support during construction phase of projects. Performed

annual inspections of completed projects.

Gilbert/Commonwealth Associates, Jackson, Michigan (June 1973 to

August 1986)

Design Engineer - Analyzed existing structures and designed new

structures for utility power plants. Analysis and design included

foundations and steel structures. Reviewed structural calculations by

other organizations and resolving contractual payment differences for

final project payments.

Field Engineer - Performed on-site engineering during major outages

and inspection for new construction projects. Developed and completed

designs on-site based on conditions assessment of the existing

structures.

Michigan Department of Transportation, Lansing, Michigan (June 1967 to

Sept 1970)

Field - Established horizontal control for highway relocation surveys,

inspected work in progress for highway reconstruction projects, reset

section points and alignment points in highway monument boxes.

Office- Prepared bridge design drawings, plan/profile and cross

section drawings for highway projects, project quantity estimates and

checked survey notes.

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