Bowman, North Dakota, United States
Lead team of Professional Engineers and Engineering Technicians in the design and construction of Civil Engineering projects. Coordinate with Department Directors and other Area Managers to ensure projects are staffed accordingly. Manage contracts to ensure projects are delivered on-time and within budget. Develop Proposals and Work Orders for future Civil Engineering projects. Respond to client requests and Engineering needs.
Performed inspection and construction management duties on transportation related civil projects. Conducted QC/QA material testing on aggregate, asphalt, and concrete samples in accordance with industry specifications. Managed several projects for the NDDOT which involved tracking pay quantities, administering change orders, and submitting Final Records documentation. Used CAD software to design & draft plan sheets and Right of Way documents. Familiar with current design standards and construction methods for civil engineering projects.
Communicated directly with customers to identify their equipment needs and requirements. Used sound engineering judgement to quickly size hydraulic cylinders and structure load-carrying capacities. Facilitated engineering concept efforts during initial quote phase. Provided project team with an accurate Scope of Work for custom manufactured products. Delivered immediate technical support to Field Sales and Customer Service teams.
Engineered custom, hydraulically-operated walking systems for land-based drill rigs. Oversaw engineering operations of Kodiak Cub Pod Walker product line. Designed and analyzed all structural members for specified design loads using AISC methods. Generated complete drawing packages for manufacture of customer equipment. Continuously improved products through innovation and proven engineering practices.
Designed railcar structures using solid modeling and CAD software. Calculated and analyzed stresses of large welded assemblies using FEA software (FEMAP). Ensured designs were in compliance with customer specifications and federal regulations. Generated BOM’s and drawing packages for production release. Familiar with heavy fabrication, welding practices, and GD&T standards. Obtained company certification as a Welding Supervisor.
Served as Project Lead for electric motor validation testing on electric forklift-truck series. Planned and executed on-board testing and data collection procedures. Analyzed results and documented forklift-truck performance specifications. Aided in technical review of Operators Manual and marketing publications.
Aided in coordination and execution of college Career Fairs and Workshops.