Amir Vajdi

Katy, TX ***** 832-***-**** ac91qc@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR DESIGNER

SUMMARY

Accomplished Designer with domestic and global experience in architectural, structural, and civil design and drafting in multiple projects, industries and materials. Proficient in the use of multiple CADD software systems and manual processes to perform moderate-to-difficult design projects, ensure quality and consistency in materials and outcomes, develop and review plans, and complete other related functions in the design and review processes. Demonstrated skill and expertise in industry standards and materials with the ability to collaborate in a team setting while working in a deadline driven environment focused on delivering high-quality outcomes to clients in high-visibility settings.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Architectural Design

Civil and Structural Design

Mathematical Calculations

Bill of Materials Calculations

Checker & Software Trainer

3D-2D Design & Draft

Check Shop Drawings

Complex 3D Structural Steel

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Collaborative Team Member

Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer Oct 2017 – Present

FS Group Houston, TX

Design elements for the northeast water purification plant with CH2M/Jacobs on behalf of the City of Houston.

Perform conceptual layout drawings, sketches and designs for civil, structural and architecture projects.

Provide conceptual input to engineers and managers during initial phases, and feedback during production.

Establish design criteria for projects applying basic engineering principles and materials properties.

Prepare detailed drawings and designs of final project plans for complex structures and materials.

Assess the effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improve systems.

Coordinate the work of designers in the preparation of contract drawings, records and technical work.

Provide guidance to lower-level designers/drafters involved in the project to ensure consistency.

Reviews work by other design/drafter personnel and respond to questions from fabricators about designs.

Evaluate designs to ensure compliance and conformance with contract specifications.

Interfaces with other departments, clients, vendors, etc. to support business and project completion.

Execute design activities including concept, drafting in layout, fabrication details, sections, etc.

Design 3D modeling, prepare 2D drawings of structures and develop other concepts and project work.

Prepare schedules and bills of materials based on drawings and materials prepared for projects.

Review and mark-up drawings prepared by other designers, engineers, and others involved in projects.

Train others in processes and systems to ensure consistent and accurate execution of processes.

Senior Designer Nov 2015 – Oct 2017

Designtek (Gravitek) Houston, TX

Designed, drafted, modeled and modified civil and structural drawings for a variety of projects.

Collaborated with engineers, designers, drafters, and others to successfully design complex drawings.

Utilized complex mathematical calculations to determine the required materials and project estimates.

Prepared bills of material for civil and structural plans related to designated projects.

Ensured accuracy, consistency, and details in the preparation of plans and estimates for project quality.

Interacted with other personnel and managers from other departments through inspection and reviews.

Designed projects related to heavy marine transport and other projects as appropriate.

Developed plans and components including equipment foundation, framing plans, bridge, access platforms, detailed section plans, and other elements required for compliance and business effectiveness purposes.

Performed related support tasks such as producing reports, procedures, specifications, paperwork, etc.

Past projects included providing additional ambient cooling to a shaker house (Novaliant-Diamond offshore); heavy marine transport (Diamond Offshore); CSC1 cage addition; and framing design (Oyster Creek).

Senior Designer Apr 2014 – Nov 2015

Dockwise Engineering Services Houston, TX

Designed, modeled, checked and start the workflow for rigging, framing, grillage, skill beam, bridge, and access platform, stair, columns, beams, braces, brackets, link bridge, handrails, and guardrails.

Prepared section and detail layout. Used 3D references for other drawings.

Calculated the material number/weight and prepared the material take off/billing of materials.

Prepared general arrangement, loading/off-loading, mooring, stowage sea fastening plan and shop drawings.

Checked drawings, details, billing of materials, notes, etc.

Prepared module drawings and documents based on information from clients.

Checked and added welding, fabrication, construction, revision notes, and drawing references.

Designed and checked mechanical parts, equipment fabrication detail drawings for the shop (such as bollards, fairleads, winch foundation and Vessel ballast tank modification).

Projects included platform extension (Diamond Offshore); platform transportation and installation (Statoil); Wheatstone LNG project (Bechtel-Chevron); Stampede TLP Platform Transportation (Hess Corporation); and swamp barge transportation.

Designer Feb 2009 – Jul 2013

Jamm Engineering Company Foroozan (Offshore)

Designed and drafted pipe racks, T-Post, access platforms, stairs, sleepers, ladders, non-standard procedures and mechanical buildings.

Created structural sections, fittings, and joints. Designed and modified panels and connecting panels.

Designed steel structure platform supports, racks, pipe and equipment support.

Designed structural framing and plating for drill floor, mezzanines, deck, and cellar decks.

Prepared primary steel, piping, and electrical support fabrication drawings.

Checked drawings, details, bill of materials, notes and other documents.

Designer/Drafter Apr 2006 – Feb 2009

HEDCO Engineering Company Lordegan (Complex)

Modeled and designed drawings in 3D-2D for facilities, piping racks, equipment, and structures foundation.

Conducted AutoCAD modeling, including roads, culverts, ditches, foundations, and fences.

Prepared structural, pipe, electrical and equipment support design.

Prepared calculating piece and structure weights to issue the bill of material.

EDUCATION

Azad University 2002

Bachelor of Science – Engineering Iran

SOFTWARE

Cadwox

Projectwise

AutoCAD (3D & 2D)

Aecosim

Microstation V8i

Prosteel V8i

Solidworks

MS Office (Word/Excel/PPT)

Adobe PDF

STANDARDS

AISC

ASME

ANSI

AWS Standards/Codes

KEY KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Structural Design & Drafting

Welding Detail & Symbols

Ship / Barge Structure Knowledge

Mobile & Overhead Cranes

Framing Construction

Equipment Foundation

Architectural Design & Draft

Piping & Structural Supports

Marine Transportation / Mooring

Top Side/Jacket/Spar Rigging

Lifting & Float Over Installation

Civil & Steel Structures

Skid Beam & Grillage

Cribbing & Sea-Fastening Design

Pipe Racks

Ship/Barges Structure

Mobile & Overhead Cranes

2D/3D CADD Specialty

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATIONS

Design and Draft certification

CADWORX Structure Design and Draft Training

Bentley Microstation V8i, Projectwise,

Bentley Prosteel V8i Certified.

Heavy Marin Transportation and Installation (H.M.T)

Structural Design of Steel Stairs and Rails (ASCE)

PDMS Structure Design and Draft Training Courses

Piping Design and Drafting Courses

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