Civil/Structural Engineer

FORAM PARIKH

**** ******* ***, ***** **: 313-***-****

Indianapolis, IN 46203 Email: ***************@*****.***

Objective

To secure a full time position in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering where my education and experience will be further developed and utilized.

Summary

A highly talented, professional and dedicated Civil/Structural Engineer with over 5 years of planning, designing and directing the construction and maintenance of buildings, water tanks, retaining wall, diaphragm wall, anchor slab etc.

• Over 5 years of result-filled Civil as well as Structural Engineering experience.

• Excellent Structural Design competence for mainly reinforced concrete elements; deep experience in structural steel and also familiar with pre-stressed, masonry and timber design.

• In-depth knowledge of Structural and Civil Codes (U.S. Standards as well as Indian standards).

• Sound ability to interpret architectural drawings.

• Ability to interact with the office team and construction team - excellent communication skills (in English), both verbal and written.

• Excellent understanding of relevant office computer software, eg. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook; and use of Auto CAD.

• Proficiency in RAM Structural System, RAM Advance, STADD Pro or other design packages.

• Uncommon Energy and enthusiasm.

• Proven expertise of planning, design, construction and maintenance of projects.

• Deep knowledge of civil and structural engineering related projects.

• Effective report and technical specification writing skills requirements and techniques.

Education

Master of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) September 2002 to August 2004

Gujarat University Ahmedabad, India

Bachelor of Civil Engineering September 1998 to August 2002

Gujarat University Ahmedabad, India

Certificate

Mold Abatement Worker (Certificate No. MAW08708)

Issue Date: 08/03/2007 Expiration Date: 08/03/2008

Computer Skills

Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and MS Project, Programming Languages – C & C++

CAD/Design Package

STAAD Pro, RAM Structural System, RAM Advance, RAM Concepts, RAM Connection, RAM CAD Studio, Auto CAD (2008, 2006, 2004, 2000)

Other Skills

Familiar with ACI318-05, IBC2006, ASCE07-02&05, AISC (ASD & LRFD), IS-456 (2000), IS-875, IS-1893, IS-2502, IS-3310 etc

Very detail oriented and fast learner

Enthusiastic and cooperative

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Level 5 Engineering, LLC Indianapolis, IN

Structural Engineer 10/2007 – Present

• Responsible for the Analysis and Design of steel building structure.

• Involved in the Wind and Seismic analysis for Diaphragm.

• Instrumental in Diaphragm design for roof and floor levels.

• Load Calculation for Drag strut (Wind & Seismic axial forces).

• Frame analysis and calculation of maximum axial, shear and uplift force on frame column base.

• Design of base plates and anchor bolts.

• Load calculation of snow drift for levels.

• Analysis and design of wall footing and column footing (Spread & Combined).

• Design of moment and truss connection.

• Design of masonry wall and masonry column.

• Used RAM Advance in the analysis and design of retaining wall.

• Used AutoCAD 2008 to prepare foundation drawing sheet.

• Proposed innovative solutions and cost saving alternatives to meet client’s objectives and expectations and to establish a win-win relationship.

• Responsible for modeling of building in RAM Structural System.

• Involved in the preparation of special joist schedule for Joists and Girders.

• Bid proposal or Preliminary design (modeling, framing, analysis and design) of building in RAM Structural System.

• Participated in the analysis and design of Shear (masonry) wall.

• Load calculation of wind uplift pressure and preparation of wind uplift diagram for roof level.

• Design of Mat foundation in RAM Concepts.

• Performed manual calculation for snow, wind and seismic analysis

• Ensure quality of design documentation throughout the design process.

• Check design calculations of designers and other engineers within the team.

• Preparation of technical specifications in liaison with client and project team.

FutureNet Group, Inc., Detroit, MI

Civil Engineer 03/2007 – 10/2007

• Preparation of bid supporting documents (proposals) for Construction Division

• Performed design and details of drawings in Auto CAD 2006

• Select and strategize allocation of work to sub-contractors.

• Prepared contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects.

• Supervision of technicians and technologists during site activities.

• Demonstrated versatility by working in Construction and Environmental Divisions.

• Responsible for Estimating and Costing of projects.

• Used MS Project for Construction and Project Management.

Sabarmati Riverfront Project (AMC), Gujarat, India

Assistant Engineer (Project) 11/2004- 01/2007

• Design of Diaphragm wall and Panel Type Retaining Wall.

• Inspected and monitored of the site activities like concreting of Diaphragm wall, Anchor slab, Guide wall etc.

• Preparation of whole site activities chart in MS Project every three months and also updated chart as per work done.

• Preparation of bar bending schedule for Diaphragm wall, Anchor slab, Guide wall etc as per structural drawings.

• Preparation of progress report for the work performed.

• Responsible for checking of Monthly Invoices.

• Worked in coordination with Quality Assurance/Quality Control Department with respect to cement, concrete and soil related laboratory tests.

Jatin Builders Gujarat, India

Junior Engineer (Civil-Structural) 01/2004-10/2004

• Designed and prepared engineering designs, plans, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.

• Researched project design requirements.

• Prepared preliminary design studies.

• Performed complex calculations and prepared estimates of time and material costs.

• Assisted in the review and evaluation of project proposals and engineering specifications submitted by private engineering firms.

• Coordinated design proposals with utility companies and other agencies.

• Prepared draft agreements between the City and developers.

• Assist in surveying work needed for design and construction of projects.

• Performed field checks of project sites or survey areas to verify survey results or features.

• Prepared engineering studies and reports.

Seismic Design of R.C.C. Water tank Gujarat, India

(M.E Dissertation) 10/2003-07/2004

• Developed a C++ program for analysis and design of Intze tank. The program could also be used to calculate quantity of concrete, steel and shuttering area for Intze tank. Also prepared MS Excel sheet to check the validity of the program output.

• Developed a C++ program for analysis and design of tank with stacked containers (two container system). Prepared MS Excel spreadsheet for calculation of quantity of concrete, steel and shuttering area.

• Used AutoCAD to prepare detail sketches of Intze tank and tank with stacked containers.

• Used Excel spreadsheet for the quantity and cost comparison of both tanks.

Consulting Engineers Office Gujarat, India

(M.E. 3rd Semester Training) 07/2003-09/2003

• Used STAAD Pro (2003) for the analysis and design of reinforced concrete buildings (single story as well as high-rise).

• Load calculation, seismic analysis and wind analysis of buildings in MS Excel spreadsheet.

• Participated in the study of various projects involving water tanks and buildings.

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