Engineer Design

NIRAV SHAH, EIT

**** ***** ***,

***********@*****.***

Piscataway, NJ-08854.

(904) - 315 - 7676

Summary of Qualifications

. Highly motivated individual with two years of structural design

experience.

. Experience in structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete,

prestressed concrete, structural steel, masonry, timber structures.

. Proficiency in software such as STAAD PRO, Enercalc, MathCAD, AutoCAD.

. Familiar with various building codes such as IBC, IRC, ACI, AISC, ASCE-

7.

. Organized person with positive attitude and eager to learn new things.

Education

. Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering

(Dec 08)

(Specialization in Structural Engineering) [GPA - 3.8/4.0]

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering

(June 06)

L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat University, India

Passed with Distinction (Emphasis on Computer Application in Structural

Engineering)

Work Experience

Structural Engineer

GRS Consultants, Inc., New Jersey

(Jan 09 - Present)

. Design various types of buildings such as residential, office

buildings, retails stores, industrial buildings.

. Use the computer programs such as STAAD PRO, ENERCALC, RISA to analyze

and design in steel, concrete, wood, masonry.

. Design structural framing members, shallow foundation, retaining walls

to the applicable building code.

. Supervise drafting personnel on structural plans, sections, details

and prepare the plans, specifications.

. Perform site visits for evaluation of existing structures and

recommend repair or replacement of defective members, prepare

sketches.

. Review contractor submittals, shop drawings (Steel framing, truss

framing, deck layout, anchor bolt layout, stairs) to verify compliance

with contract documents.

. Correspond with architects and contractor in respond to RFI's.

Projects Handled:

. Office buildings (Cornerstone building, New Brunswick medical

building)

Performed gravity and lateral analysis of steel frame structure,

design the connections, light gage metal stud framing design for wind

load, prepare details, review shop drawings.

. Retail stores (Woodbridge liquor store, Edison store)

Performed design of steel framing members, masonry super structure,

shear wall, and retaining wall, verifying drawings.

. Residential buildings (7 Syldeo drive,NJ, Kashiwala Residence, Alek's

Residence, Cook's Quarters)

Performed design of various two story wood frame structure with full

basement. The structural system consisted of wood flooring on TJI wood

joists on Parallam girders and girders on wood posts with spread

footing.

. Community Buildings (Cultural center building, NJ, Franklin community

hall, NJ)

The structural system consisted of open web steel joist on steel

girders and girders on steel columns with spread footings. Performed

analysis and design the framing members.

Structural Engineer Intern

Goldstein Associates Consulting Engineers, New York

(Sep 08 to Nov 08)

. Designed various components of concrete, steel buildings

. Performed structural analysis using computer programs like RISA 3D,

ETABS

. Respond to RFI's, check shop drawings and draw details.

Graduate Research Assistant

Dept. of Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of Florida, Florida

(Oct 06 to Aug 08)

The research herein focused on Windborne debris and its effects on building

envelope components like window glazing and window shutters. Results from

this research will help to improve technological advancement for building

products and test methods intended for hurricane prone regions.

Civil Engineer Intern

Amin Associates, India

(Dec 05 to Jan 06)

. Supervised site work, and assisted in all phases of construction for

residential single family house project.

. Prepared plans, layout and other technical drawings in AutoCAD.

Academic Projects

. Design of Masonry Structures: It includes design of one storey

Reinforced Masonry Building of size 120' X 60' X 20'. This project

activity included

- Loading calculation, diaphragm analysis, shear wall analysis,

pilaster design, and connections design using ACI 530, ASCE 7.

. Structural Dynamics: Evaluate the structural adequacy of an existing

multi storey office building using Response Spectrum Analysis method

as per NEHRP 2003. This project activity included

- Calculation of natural frequency of building by treating it as a

shear building and as a moment frame, Calculation of seismic loads

and design forces.

Seminars and Extra Curricular Activities

. Paper presented on "Spray Concrete" at L.D. College of Engineering,

India

. Paper presented on "Effective control on construction project" at

SVIT, India

. Participated in Constructa - A bridge making competition at Techfest -

IIT - Bombay, national level event

. Volunteer at Technical festival at L.D. College of Engineering.

Computer Skills

MS Office, Programming in C, C++

AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MathCAD

STAAD PRO, VISUAL ANALYSIS, ENERCALC, RISA 3D, ETABS, RAM Steel beam

Professional Affiliation

ASCE member

Contact this candidate