ALLEN SONG
ALLEN
sgw****@ Yahoo.ca
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 13 years professional experience of structural design/drafting of industrial, institutional
and commercial projects
Strong abilities of structural 3D modeling and 2D designing in AutoCAD, MicroStation,
AutoPlant and PDS environment
Working knowledge of structural engineering software such as STADD, RABOTS, ETABS,
SAP, S-FRAME and RAM, practical engineering knowledge of Canadian, U.S. and Chinese
building codes
Experienced in multi-discipline cooperation and construction site inspection
Demonstrated ability of working independently under pressure and tight deadline
A team player and quick learner with effective communication and troubleshooting abilities
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Jacobs Canada Inc., Calgary 2006 ~ 2009
Senior Structural Designer/Checker
Projects:
SUNCOR ENERGY, Voyageur Upgrade Project
Responsibilities:
Provide project orientation and Autoplant/Bentley Explore training to new-hire structural
designers
Review and check structural drawings according to project standards and vendor drawings,
issue drawings to project database for squad check and construction
Create 3D structural model using AutoPlant/PDS and AutoCAD for concrete foundations, oil
sands coker towers, oil sands products tanks, pipe racks and process modules
X-reference 3D piping, equipment and electrical backgrounds for interference checking
Generate structure’s MTO, create piling & foundation location plan, structural member
schedules, concrete foundation and upper structural layout and details
Utilize Bentley Explorer for layout configuration, presentation, interference checking and
orientation
Extract 3D model and prepare structural steel plan and elevation drawings in accordance with
project procedures
Cooperate with other engineering disciplines, attend weekly squad meeting
Revise drawings as per client requirements and field change notice
Giffels Associates Limited, Toronto, ON 2005 ~ 2006
Senior Structural Designer
Projects:
Big scale automotive manufacture plants, steel structures, miscellaneous foundations
Power generation and energy facilities, combustible and explosive material storage facilities
Large-size logistic distribution center, industrial warehouse & retail box buildings, long-
span / heavy-duty steel structures
Existing structure foundation strengthening and upper structure renovation
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Dynamic equipment / crane / fuel container foundations, fueling station structures
Responsibilities:
Research architectural drawings for building’s layouts, elevations, sections and details for
preliminary structural design
Work with project manager/leader and other discipline engineers for assigned structural
design & multi-discipline co-ordination
Attend periodic meeting for design coordination and project process control
Model and analyze structures utilizing ROBOT / SAP programs
Create 3D structural models with AutoCAD 2006 & AutoPlant to verify interference of
structural steel and industrial facilities
Design foundation system and upper steel-framed steel structure components
Calculate and design slab-on-grade for heavy-loading warehouses and retail buildings
Develop foundation layout, structure framing plan, structural members and connection details
and schedules utilizing AutoCAD 2004/2006 and Microstation
Check and verify drawings to confirm construction specifications and design criteria
OG Engineering Ltd., Mississauga, ON 2004 ~ 2005
Structural Designer
Projects:
Light gage steel structures, cold-formed steel-stud wall systems combined with composite
steel deck, concrete and/or masonry shear walls
Steel-framing institutional and residential buildings, office buildings and miscellaneous
foundation systems
Reinforced concrete commercial/institutional buildings with miscellaneous foundation types
Pre-engineering steel arch retail and manufacturing buildings, storage structures, sports and
educational facilities
Responsibilities:
Contacted architects and other engineering disciplines to get necessary building information
for structural design
Visited site to collect information for construction requirements and measurements
Collected engineering datum and prepare engineering calculation for design and drafting
Researched architectural drawings for building’s layouts, elevations, sections and details for
preliminary structural design
Modeled and analyzed structure with ETABS under direction of senior structural engineer
Designed building foundation system, steel-framed structures, composite-deck floor slab and
roof deck
Designed reinforced/masonry shear wall, steel/concrete columns and beams in conformity to
appropriate loading cases and according to various building codes
Developed structural framing plans, concrete/masonry shear-wall layout / zoning details and
structural schedules for construction purpose
Check and verify drawings to confirm construction specifications and design criteria
Visited site to perform inspection services and to collect construction information for design
modifications and revisions
China Architecture Design & Research Institute, Shanghai 1997-2003
Structural Engineer
Projects:
Multistory to high-rise reinforced concrete residential and commercial buildings with varied
foundation systems(Caisson, raft, spread and pile foundations)
Large span institutional facilities such as public parking, school, arena and medical facilities.
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Harbor transportation control center, Electronic manufactory
Large-sized retail building built on soil of low bearing capacity
Responsibilities:
Worked with developer, governor departments, architect and other engineering disciplines to
study out building criteria and specifications
Collected engineering datum and prepared engineering calculations for preliminary design
Analyzed structural with computer programs and worked with other engineers to develop
structural design and produce engineering drawings from foundation to upper structures
Checked and verified drawings to confirm specifications and design data
Visited site to ensure construction work comply with engineering design
CSCEC State Construction & Engineering Ltd., Shanghai 1995-1996
(On-Site) Structural Engineer
Projects: 18-storey, 35,000 m2 reinforced concrete residential building and multistory easement,
Logistic distribution center, steel/concrete structures, over 50,000 m2
Responsibilities:
Gathered, monitored and evaluated field data to assist in determining environmental impacts
of projects
Design and quality control of concrete and pavement materials used in projects
Established and developed project schedules using CPM and MS Office Programs
Inspected formwork erection, reinforcement placement and structural members to ensure
conformity with established design specifications
Coordinated and attended meetings with clients, design consultants, project managers and
engineers concerning development of approved designs, site modifications and revisions
Generated progress reports and work plans for ongoing construction activities
EDUCATION
Project and Quality Management (SIX SIGMA) Certificate Program 2003
QGI Institute of Technology, Toronto
AutoCAD 2000/2000i Training/Certification Programs 1997
AutoDesk Shanghai Training Centre, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 1990-1994
Wuhan University of Technology, China
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Professional Structural Engineer Registered by China Engineering Association
Member of CCES (China Civil Engineering Society)
P.Eng application in progress. Expect to register in 2010