Dolfen Rasho
**** *. ********* ***. ***. FA
Chicago, Illinois 60645
T. 773-***-****
e-mail:***********@*****.***
Education:
University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, December 2004
Bentley Institute, Chicago, IL.
Certificate in Microstation.
Ort Technical Institute Chicago, IL
Certificate in AutoCAD
University of Technology Baghdad, Iraq
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Related Structural/Civil Course Work:
Advanced Concrete Design and Advanced Pre-Stressed Concrete Design.
Special Bridge Design and Advanced Special Bridge Design. Probability
and Reliability Structure Design. Fracture and Failure I & II and
Special Topic (Hydrology)
Related Project Experience for Reinforced Concrete:
Work in group on project involving reinforced concrete designed for
seismic forces and lateral loads due to wind; use Code Requirements
for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318-02)
Experience:
Sargent & Lundy 2007 - 2008 (Chicago, Illinois)
Structural Engineer
Performed detailed analysis and design of reinforced concrete
foundations for structures, mechanical and electrical equipment at
fossil fuel power plants. Experienced in design of foundations for
fans, switchgears, tanks, feed water pumps, tractor garages,
electrical duct banks and induced draft fans.
Extensive involvement in design of Heat Recovery Steam Generator
(HRSG) foundation and stack foundations for Combined Cycle Power
Plant. Designed foundations for Mat and pile foundations.
Prepared detailed load calculations for foundation design. When
structure loads were unavailable, MathCAD was used. Performed
foundation analysis and design using the SAFE (Slab Analysis by Finite
Element) method program.
Familiar with local and international codes for design of foundations.
Experienced in review of foundation and structural steel shop
drawings.
HBM Engineering Group 2006 - 2007 (Hillside, Illinois)
Structural Engineer
Evaluate Bridge condition in the field for Chicago Department of
Transportation (CDOT). Notate structural problems and compare against
previous reports. Input field survey findings in computer spreadsheet
and submit to CDOT.
Chatain & Co. 1999-2006 (Skokie, Illinois)
Electrical Designer
Design lighting and power layouts, select equipment and devices, size
wire and conduits, determine voltage drop and foot candle
calculations, prepare load calculations for permit and utility
companies, review shop drawings and change order proposals, assist in
conducting existing field condition surveys and in-progress and final
walk-through with punch-list, render mark-ups and review work done by
draftsmen. Years as a drafter for other trades also help in
understanding and coordinating the needs and requirements of other
disciplines in advance.
Accurate Material Testing, Inc. 1998-1999 (Chicago, Illinois)
Field Engineer
Supervise construction of Montrose Road Improvement Project. Verify
field measurements and concrete load calculations, oversee field
workers.
Al Rashed Construction Company 1982-1993 (Baghdad, Iraq)
Project Manager
Work as Civil Engineer responsible for preparation of construction
documents, analyze and monitor project cost estimates, expenditures
and forecasts, preparation and review of structural documents and
specifications, accompany civil engineer in field to monitor
construction activities in order to insure deadline progress.