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Carlos R Hernandez
Structural Engineering Associate-PE
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Seasoned Structural Engineering Associate with a proven track record at DSD-City of San Diego, adept in code compliance and personnel management. Fluent in English/Spanish, excels in training personnel and enhancing operational efficiency. Renowned for a professional attitude and a detail-oriented approach, significantly contributing to large-scale construction successes as well as small projects. Driven Engineering Associate and Senior Building Inspector with passion of growing both personal knowledge and employers' bottom lines. Exceeds job descriptions by enhancing development and production efforts through dependability and availability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Structural Engineering Associate/Field Engineer
DSD-City of San Diego
San Diego , California
09.2021 - Current
- Plan reviewing of different types of projects.
- Assisting field personnel with code and city policies interpretations.
- Providing training to field inspectors, DPMs and office personnel in subjects related to Code, Accela procedures and SDMC and City policies (around 40 individuals).
- Providing Customer Service to permittees and general public.
- Evaluating field changes, details and proposals and researching for new product and procedures.
- Expediting and reviewing field construction changes for single discipline (structural).
- Performing site visits to permitted jobs to evaluate code compliance.
- Being BLUE liaison and visiting sites for assessment.
- Participating in Training Committee for Commercial side.
- Assisting in conflict resolution.
Senior Structural Inspector
DSD- City of San Diego
San Diego , California
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Managing and supervising structural inspectors.
- Manage Special Inspection Program (including material testing laboratories and SI agencies) for about 600 special inspectors and about 30 labs and agencies.
- Managing off-site fabrication program.
- Clearing reports and creating and clearing issues in PTS, assisting field inspectors (combo, electrical and structural) while working remotely.
- Creating procedures for record keeping.
- Training personnel on use of new technology (Accela) and for inspectors to work remotely with MS Teams and PowerPoint presentations.
- Performing site visits to assist district inspectors in Code compliance requirements.
- Reviewing and updating information and technical bulletins.
- Assisting in upgrading and testing of new IVR system.
- Providing customer service to permittees, City personnel from different departments, and general public.
Lead Special Inspector
Nova Testing and Inspection Services
San Diego , CA
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Manage special inspection personnel for inspection of high-rise building and other major developments.
- Provided variety of special inspections and testing for major and complex projects on fast-paced, demanding schedule.
- Projects: UTC Phase 2, La Jolla; Lane Field South (Intercontinental Hotel) in downtown San Diego; UCSD Student Residence Facilities (Phase II)
Staff Engineer/Lead Special Inspector
Christian Wheeler Engineering
San Diego , California
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Managing up to 12 special inspectors and testing technicians for inspections and quality control of variety of commercial projects.
- Researching of technical reports for code compliance.
- Assisting Geo engineers in foundation inspections, soil nailing shoring and soil monitoring.
Civil Engineer/ Construction Manager
US Navy- FEAD Coronado
San Diego , California
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managing of construction military projects in Coronado and San Clemente Island (up to 27 at one time).
- Training of civilian and military FEAD personnel.
- Preparing and reviewing schedules and cost estimates for variety of projects.
- Preparing and negotiating modifications and change orders.
- Preparing technical evaluations for new proposals for Contract Specialists.
- Coordinating with tenants and facility managers scopes of work and mission specific requirements.
- Actively participating in design charades for proposed projects and performed conceptual reviews.
- Reviewing project for constructability and codes compliance.
- Reviewing and approving (or rejecting) of submittals.
Structural/Building Inspector II
DSD-City of San Diego
San Diego , California
02.2004 - 08.2009
- Performing structural/ building inspections for construction projects within the jurisdiction.
- Assisting with the special inspection program, including updating and improving of the Special Inspectors Master spreadsheet and Materials Testing Lab/SI Agencies Master.
- Maintaining records as required, including SI reports and PTS system.
- Being the division Training Coordinator and assigning training classes to structural inspectors.
- Participating in the damage assessment of the wildfires in 2008 and Station 38 calls during my time in this position.
- Participating in the URM program.
- Assisting field engineer in several tasks, which include code reference and compliance.
- Assisting supervisor in creating and improving control spreadsheets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Specialized in Structures
Instituto Tecnologico De Tijuana
Tijuana, Mexico 05.2001 -
Associate Degree in Construction Inspection - Construction Inspection
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA 02.1988 - 06.1990
Certificate - City Procedures And Management
Public Service Management Certificate
City Of San Diego 03.2020 - 04.2024
No Degree - Construction Inspection Program
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 08.2003 - 06.2005
No Degree - Electrical And Mechanical Inspection Courses
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 08.2004 - 06.2005
Skills
- Knowledgeable on City procedures and policies
- Licensed Civil Engineer
- Certified building inspector and plan examiner
- Certified OSHPD inspector class A
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Good people skills
- Self-motivated problem solver, detail and team oriented
- Professional attitude and communication
- Trainer and motivator, fast learner
- Computer literate
- Vast experience in large and small projects construction
Software
PTS, Accela, EPR, Linked-in
Timeline
Structural Engineering Associate/Field Engineer
DSD-City of San Diego
09.2021 - Current
Certificate - City Procedures And Management
Public Service Management Certificate
03.2020 - 04.2024
Senior Structural Inspector
DSD- City of San Diego
01.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Special Inspector
Nova Testing and Inspection Services
05.2016 - 08.2019
Staff Engineer/Lead Special Inspector
Christian Wheeler Engineering
03.2012 - 07.2013
Civil Engineer/ Construction Manager
US Navy- FEAD Coronado
01.2010 - 01.2012
No Degree - Electrical And Mechanical Inspection Courses
San Diego State University
08.2004 - 06.2005
Structural/Building Inspector II
DSD-City of San Diego
02.2004 - 08.2009
No Degree - Construction Inspection Program
San Diego State University
08.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Specialized in Structures
Instituto Tecnologico De Tijuana
05.2001 -
Associate Degree in Construction Inspection - Construction Inspection
Southwestern College
02.1988 - 06.1990
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