- Over twenty-seven years of experience in structural design of heavy industrial buildings and facilities; building structures (commercial, residential, and institutional); and lateral (seismic/wind) analysis and design of multi-purpose high-rises
- Proficient in Canadian and American design codes (CSA, CISC, NBC, ACI, AISC, and UBC), also familiar with most European codes (BS, DIN and CEB)
- Proficient in structural drafting (AutoCAD) and familiar with 3D modeling (X-Steel, Tekla Structures)
- Strong skills in structural software (SAP, ETABS, Risa 3D, RAM Steel, S-Steel, Floor) and general software (MS Word and MS Excel) and computer programming
- Extensive experience in management of projects and design teams
- Part time lecturer for 12 years
-Volunteer APEGBC registration interviewer
EXPERIENCE
2010 to present
Senior Structural Engineer @ Fluor Canada
- Design of Long Harbour Processing Plant modulated pipe racks and buildings, New Foundland
- Prefeasibility study of Pebble gold mine, Alaska
- Highland Valley Copper flotation and pebble crusher new buildings, British Columbia
- Cerro Verde Production Unit, Expansion Project (CV PUE), Peru
2007 to 2009
Senior Structural Engineer @ Ausenco (Sandwell) Engineering
- Design of Strathcona Dam Bridge connecting the body of the dam and the intake tower in the lake, see Appendix A for more information
- Design of Erco Hydrogen Recovery pipelines and control buildings
- Design of Ambatovy Port off-shore material handling line and control buildings
- Management of a few small projects
- Part time lecturer for 12 years
-Volunteer APEGBC registration interviewer
EXPERIENCE
2010 to present
Senior Structural Engineer @ Fluor Canada
- Design of Long Harbour Processing Plant modulated pipe racks and buildings, New Foundland
- Prefeasibility study of Pebble gold mine, Alaska
- Highland Valley Copper flotation and pebble crusher new buildings, British Columbia
- Cerro Verde Production Unit, Expansion Project (CV PUE), Peru
2007 to 2009
Senior Structural Engineer @ Ausenco (Sandwell) Engineering
- Design of Strathcona Dam Bridge connecting the body of the dam and the intake tower in the lake, see Appendix A for more information
- Design of Erco Hydrogen Recovery pipelines and control buildings
- Design of Ambatovy Port off-shore material handling line and control buildings
- Management of a few small projects
2004 to 2007
Design Engineer @ Glotman.Simpson Consulting Engineers
- Design of Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project (VCCEP), steel horizontal members
- Seismic analysis and design of various mid- to high-rise buildings, see Appendix A for a detailed list
- Design of steel floors of single storey retail stores
- Preparing design spreadsheets for lateral design based on the latest codes
2001 to 2003
Project Manager @ Kanikavan Consulting Engineers
- Structural design of Sungun Copper Mine site including 500 residential units, guesthouse, warehouse and reinforced concrete water tanks
- Project control and periodic site inspection
- Conducting negotiations with the client and the three contractors
1996 to 2001
Head of Structural Department @ Tehran-Boston Engineers
- Structural design of power plants and dam control buildings
- Design of office buildings, pump stations, pipe racks, reservoirs and reinforced concrete canals (water supply and water treatment projects)
1993 to 1996
Principal @ Khak-Payeh Consulting Engineers
- Structural design of mid- to high-rise buildings
- Design of industrial and office buildings
- Design of urban traffic bridges
- Design management and project scheduling
- Periodic site inspection and negotiation with the clients and the contractors
EDUCATION- B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic
- M.Sc. Structural Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic
- Short course, Power Writing, technical writing of reports, letters, and emails
- Short course, Tekla 3-D Modeling
AWARDS
Awards for Vancouver Convention Centre, as a member of the design team with Glotman.Simpson Structural Engineers
- BC Steel Design, Hugh Krentz Award 2009, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
- Design Award 2009, First Place, Non-Industrial, Steel Joist Institute
- Award of Excellence 2009, Buildings, Canadian Consulting Engineers
ACADEMIC- Senior Lecturer, Foundation Analysis and Design, Tehran Polytechnic, 1992 to 2003 (part time)
AFFILIATIONS- Member of Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC), Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia
- Member of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
- Member of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
- Member of Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia (SEABC)
- Member of Iranian Construction Engineers Organization (ICEO), Registered Chartered Engineer in Iran
- Member of Association of Structural Engineers of Iran
PUBLICATIONS- “Code of Practice for Reinforced Concrete Structures” and “Code for Bridge Loads”, Standards Bureau, Management & Planning Organization of Iran
- “FP292” software in structural analysis & design
- Several papers on “Seismic Design”, scientific journals
HOBBIES- Photography, Classical music, and Literature & poetry
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