Civil Engineering Engineer
Resume:
MOHAMMAD AFIFI, P.Eng.
Mississauga ON L5M 6Y9 adbl1y@r.postjobfree.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 5 years’ experience in structural design from conceptual to detailed stage of several structures such as industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, high-rise buildings, bridges, and complex projects
Proven ability to resolve engineering challenges, analyze data, and develop coordinated design
Excellence in mentoring, developing and leading team to accomplish pre-set objectives
Familiar with North American standards, codes, and relevant design guidelines (e.g. ACI 318, ACI 440, AASHTO, CSA A23.3, CSA S6, CSA S806, OBC)
In depth knowledge of drafting and structural design software including SAP, SAFE, Staad, ETABS, Revit, AutoCAD 2D / 3D, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) applications, and basics knowledge of Matlab
Multilingual communications: English, French (Intermediate), and Arabic EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Structural Engineer September 2018 – Till now
S. Soliman Engineering Inc., Hamilton, ON
Independently perform preliminary and detailed design for reinforced concrete structures, culverts and retaining walls, and foundations
Carried out structural calculations, analysis, and modeling for steel structures
Prepare drawings, plans, technical specifications, and technical reports
Performed inspections and structural assessments of existing structures
Carried out structural calculations, analysis, and modeling
Designed temporary shoring, bracing, scaffolding, and swing stages
Generated technical reports
Prepared construction drawings and specifications for concrete structures and associated elements
Structural Engineer August 2015 – November 2017
Pultrall Inc., Thetford Mines, QC
Prepared standard engineering computations and designs for concrete structural elements using fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) or steel bars, e.g. bridge deck slabs and poles
Participated in preparation of quotes, proposals and construction cost estimates
Prepared proposal studies, designs, drawings, quantity estimates, plans, technical specifications, and construction estimation for structure projects
Participated in brainstorming sessions to seek new design ideas to resolve engineering and manufacturing problems
Displayed strong sense of initiative, innovation and commitment towards technical excellence and continuous improvement
Contributed towards career development and support of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
Provided assistance to branch manager and sales department for business planning and marketing to insure process improvement of product development, time saving and increase in sales Projects:
Underground electrical chambers, Manitoba
Deck slab of highway Queensway bridge, Toronto, ON
HAS-799 deck slab bridge, Nottingham township, Harrison country, OH, USA
Box culvert, Charlotte city, North Carolina, USA
Reinforced concrete slab of electrical chamber, Federal electricity commission, Mexico
Precast pedestrian bridge, city of Greater Geelong, Australia Mohammad Afifi, 647-***-**** Page 2
Deck slabs of the Peace Bridge, Buffalo, New York joining USA and Canada Structural / Design Engineer July 2014 – July 2015 Urban Development Centre, Cairo, Egypt
Approved design calculations / drawings and ensured all projects meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
Generated structural analysis reports for new designs or design modifications
Project Coordination tasks with junior engineers, professionals, technicians, project managers, architectural engineers and multiple domain engineers to ensure consistency in execution of civil design activities and complete project on time, budget, and within quality standards
Manage activities of technical staff participating on projects
Participated in design meetings and suggested improvements to design engineering practices Projects:
Design El-Marg Reinforced Concrete Bridge, Egypt
Contributed in work shop drawing for El-Fahahil Prestressed Bridge, Kuwait
Contributed towards design of deep foundation of Special Court, Gezan, KSA
Commercial Center Projects including; restaurants, medical center, cinemas and garage, Egypt R&D Engineer and Ph.D. Candidate January 2011 – June 2014 Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, QC
Created finite element analysis and models for use in stress analysis
Conducted experimental tests as required by research program and study
Performed detail engineering design/analysis for concrete structure including static and dynamic loads in addition to seismic loads for high-rise buildings
Performed technical studies, product process improvement/innovation and generated technical engineering written communications, reports, and articles
Resolved project development technical problems needing research and and in-depth analysis and insure the work run in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Civil Engineer July 2004 – December 2010
Fouad Consulting Office, Cairo, Egypt
Analyzed and designed various structural components of small-scale through large-scale civil structure projects such as bridges, industrial, institutional, commercial, residential RC structures
Performed conceptual and product design calculations, layouts, sketches, technical specifications and approvals for reinforced concrete and steel structures
Participated in design of 6th October Concrete Bridge, Nasr City extension, Egypt
Designed lifting precast slab for La Cigale Hotel – Qatar
Participated in design of 2nd ring road bridges
Designed several reinforced concrete liquid tanks
Detailed 12 storeys residential tower, implemented site visits and super construction administration phase
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Degree in Civil Engineering 2014
Sherbrooke University, QC
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering 2009
Helwan University, Egypt
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Canada from December 2017
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