Ahmed Abukarn
Commerce Township
Summary
Detail-oriented Structural Engineer with 3 years of experience in residential and commercial design, remodeling, and foundation repair. Expertise includes wood, steel, and concrete framing systems, load-bearing wall modifications, and helical pier design, complemented by over 300 site inspections. Proficient in preparing reports, structural calculations and construction documents aligned with U.S. building codes and design standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Engineer
Lopez Engineering
Commerce Township
11.2022 - Current
- Experience in wood, steel and concrete framing systems, load bearing wall modifications, helical piers design and done over 300 site inspections.
- Skilled in preparing structural calculations and construction documents in compliance with U.S. building codes and structural design standards.
- Designed Structural systems for residential and light commercial buildings up to 12,000 SF.
- Designed beams, joists, columns, and footings for structural projects.
- Engineered modifications to framing for removal of load bearing walls and columns, enhancing structural integrity and design flexibility.
- Engineered retaining and screen walls for landscape and structural support.
- Developed designs for helical piers to provide foundation support.
- Developed foundation repair solutions for cracked and bowed walls, improving structural stability and preventing further damage.
- Conducted over 300 structural site inspections.
- Foundation Stabilization and Underpinning.
- Prepared technical reports detailing project specifications and design calculations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA08-2022
Skills
- Structural design
- Load calculations
- Building codes compliance
- Construction documentation
- Foundation stabilization
- Site inspections
Software Skills & Code Standards
Software Skills:
- AutoCad
- Enercalc
- Risa-3D (Truss design only)
- Excel
Code Standards:
- ASCE 7
- Michigan Residential Code
- NDS Wood Construction
- Vulcraft roof deck and steel joist manual
- Hilti and Simpson Fastening System
- CRSI Manual
Timeline
Structural Engineer
Lopez Engineering
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University Northridge