Sergio R Gonzalez Jr
**** ** *** ******, *****, Fl, 33125
305-***-****/ 305-***-**** cell
ac0fnc@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2011-2013
Area of Concentration: Design and Manufacturing: Thesis: Implementing the Surface Response
Method (SuRE) with non-contact Sensors. Copyrighted until 2015.
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Program
1987
Area of Concentration: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Minor: N/A Thesis: N/A
Superior Polytechnic Institute “Jose A. Echeverria” (CUJAE) University of Havana, Cuba
Mechanical Engineer
1974-1980
Areas of Concentration: Automotive Transportation, Specialization
Minor: N/A
Thesis: Not completed studies to be allowed to leave the Country to the United States.
AWARDS
National Dean’s List
1984 – 1985
. Av-Med Award for Engineering and completion of Buildings Chilled Water Plants.
1994
PAPERS
. An Experimental Paper on Lamb Waves Nov 2011
. A Paper on a Laser Vibrometer capabilities April 2012
. Two more papers sent to International Conferences co-author with other students and Professor in 2013.
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WORKING EXPERIENCE
Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez and Waleski 05/2016 to 4/2017 Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer, performing Engineering Design for Plumbing, Fire Protection Systems
and HVAC systems for a diversity of projects in Florida.
Shop Drawings Review.
Interaction with clients.
Field Inspections to begin new projects.
Team player and excellent Team work with other Team members; this is a critical step to success.
Attendance to Meetings with new clients and follow up meetings of new work.
Working too on Historical Buildings and preservation. I love this line of work.
Work in AutoCAD and some REVIT BIM.
AECOM, Coral Gables, FL 02/2013- 12/2015
Project Engineer II
Mechanical Engineer, performing Engineering and Design Plumbing and HVAC Systems
For a diversity of projects in USA and overseas.
Shop Drawings Review.
Interaction with clients.
Field Inspections to begin new projects.
Team player and excellent Team work with other Team members; this is a critical step to success.
Work in AuTOCAD and some REVIT BIM.
Attendance to Meetings with new clients and follow up meetings of new work.
Architects International, Miami, FL 10/2010– 7/2012
CEI Mechanical Inspector
Executed Mechanical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Fire Sprinklers, Elevators-Escalators and Site Civil Construction inspections for Construction Documents compliance and Building Codes compliance.
Performed Analysis of Systems construction feasibility and verification the Engineering has a sound design representing the owner.
Lectured client, Contractor and Engineer of Record in better solutions for a sound design.
In July 2012 the prime Contractor let go the minority sub-contractors and no work means layoff.
HNTB Corporation Miami, FL 11/2000 - 10/2010
Mechanical Engineer and MEP Coordinator
Mechanical Engineer where I performed plans review for Code Compliance, construction feasibility and Miami Dade Aviation Department Design guide lines requirements to many projects in different airports at Miami-Dade County. Participated in meetings with Design Engineers and Architects and recommended Design modifications by modifying Consultant’s design to meet Building Codes and Airport Guidelines Performed Life-Safety and Maintenance Inspections to all MDAD Airports within Dade County.
Engineered and design projects overseas, Grenada Airport, and other projects in/out of the State of Florida.
I wrote Reports indicating deficiencies and costs to perform repairs. (2000 to 2008).
Executed, from 2008 to 2010 Mechanical Systems, Plumbing Systems, Fire Sprinklers, Elevators-Escalators and Site Civil Construction inspections for Construction Documents compliance and Building Codes compliance.
Performed Analysis of Systems construction feasibility and verification the Engineering has a sound design representing the owner.
Lectured client, Contractor and Engineer of Record in better solutions for a sound design.
“The Smith, Korach, Hayet Hayne Partnership”, Miami, FL 01/2000 - 11/2000
Mechanical Engineer
Engineered different Projects for BellSouth.
As the Department head lectured fellow Engineers into Engineered and Design sound systems
Bozek, Gibson and Associates Miami, FL 01/1997 -2/1999
Mechanical Engineer
Performed HVAC Engineering, Fire Sprinklers, Plumbing Engineering for different clients as listed herein.
Engineered and Design work for Bellsouth.
Engineered and Design work for ATT.
Engineered and Design work for University of Miami.
Performed Energy Studies for different clients including Condominiums Associations.
Engineered and Design work for Miami-Dade County School Board.
As the Department head lectured fellow Engineers into Engineered and Design sound systems.
THE TRANE COMPANY Miami, FL 01/1997 - 01/1997
Applications Engineer
Performed estimates and pricing of a diverse amount of different HVAC Equipment to Sell to pursue the sale of equipment for new construction projects through competitive bid for new business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering as I had.
Lectured fellow Engineers in Heating, ventilation and air conditioning methods for different buildings applications.
Mechanical Engineer 01/1995-01/1996
“The Smith, Korach, Hayet Hayne Partnership” Miami, FL
Engineered different Projects for GSA, BellSouth and The Coast Guard.
As the Department head lectured fellow Engineers into Engineered and Design sound systems.
Conducted Energy Studies for the US Coast Guard Miami.
PBS&J Miami, FL 01/1994 - 01/1995
Mechanical Engineer
Performed Energy Studies for the Florida Air National Guard Base and a Engineered a number of project in the same location and for other clients such as SEARS.
Lectured fellow Engineers in ways to improve their design.
Conducted Energy Studies for Florida Air National Guard.
“The Smith, Korach, Hayet Hayne Partnership” Miami, FL 01/1991 - 12/1994
Mechanical Designer/Engineer and Department Head
Managed the Mechanical Department, Engineered, Designed Mechanical Projects for different Military Clients such as McDill AFB, Homestead AFB, Coast Guard, VA.
Engineered projects for GSA and BellSouth.
As the Department head lectured fellow Engineers into Engineered and Design sound systems.
Wolfberg Alvarez and Associates Miami, FL 01/1989 - 01/1991
Mechanical Designer/Engineer
Engineered Projects for the Navy, Medical Institutions such as VA Hospitals and prepared presentations of chiller plants Engineering with the result of project awarded.
Created a project that was so precise that the Navy Sea bees built themselves.
SDM Consulting Engineers Coral Gables, FL 01/1988 - 12/1989
Mechanical Engineer
Engineered and designed Mechanical Projects for FIU, the MMC chilled water loop, The Visual Arts Building, also Engineered and Designed Mechanical Projects for U of F, different large chain stores in various locations in the Continental US, The Miami downtown Old Courthouse renovation, Laundries, Apartment Buildings, Office Buildings, Residential Project. Note the commercial and residential projects are not listed within subsequent employers to simplify the CV.
“The Poole and Kent Company” Miami, FL 01/1982- 01/1988
Estimator
Prepared cost estimates for construction projects, bidding on or determining price of product or service, specialized according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Teach fellow co-workers basic mathematical and Physics principles to improve and accuracy of Estimating skills.
“The Cobo Company” Miami, FL 01/1980 - 12/1981 Estimator and Drafter
Prepared cost estimates for new construction, aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service, specialized in Mechanical Systems according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured
Teach fellow co-workers basic mathematical and Physics principles to improve and accuracy of Estimating skills.
TRAINING
IN ALL THESE YEARS ASSISTED TO A NUMBER OF HVAC, PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION RELATED TRAININGS NOT LISTED TO SIMPLIFY THE CV.
KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOCAD AND TOOK A REVIT COURSE WITH A DIPLOMA FROM AUTODESK.
TEACHING
. Student Teacher Assistant in CUJAE for Calculus and Physics.
. Student Teacher Assistant for HVAC laboratory during Bachelor’s Studies at FIU.
CERTIFICATES
Engineer-intern Licensee (State of Florida) 1994
FIU PROFESSIONAL HVAC SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE 1987
LANGUAGES
English – speak fluently and read/write as a native
Spanish– native language
Italian – understand and speak some
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
American Society of Plumbing Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
National Fire Protection Association