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Ethan Sokolowski

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Dynamic Structural Engineer with proven expertise in both construction and design, specializing in advanced finite element analysis, and project management. Adept at delivering high-quality infrastructure projects on time, leveraging strong collaboration, and engineering skills to exceed stakeholder expectations. Committed to fostering a collaborative culture that builds upon team members' strengths to provide innovative, constructible designs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Project Engineer

Ashley and Vance Engineering, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, California
07.2023 - Current
  • Formulated structural plans, specifications, and calculations for projects encompassing rocket launch facilities, blast-proof buildings, industrial facilities, propellant farms, and vertical test stands.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate engineering tasks and resources.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback on project development phases.
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
  • Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill sets and monitored progress to ensure timely completion.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on all deliverables prior to submission.

Project Manager

Souza Construction, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, California
06.2015 - Current
  • Managed and estimated a variety of public works infrastructure improvement projects throughout San Luis Obispo and surrounding counties.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
06-2023

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of drafting techniques and standards using AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and Revit
  • Advanced finite element analyst with in-depth experience using Etabs, Risa, ADAPT and SP Column
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of steel and reinforced concrete design utilizing ACI (209, 304, 318, 350, 360), AISC (341, 358, 360) and ASCE 7
  • Critical Understanding of cost estimation philosophy and bid development utilizing 2010, 2015 and 2018 Caltrans Standards
  • Proficient in HeavyBid Estimating Software
  • Thorough understanding of surveying practices and surveyed plans
  • Advanced knowledge of excel with ability to develop complex spreadsheets which utilize built-in excel functions, custom functions and visual basic

Affiliations

  • Competitive team roper
  • Dedicated to preserving western culture through training horses and raising cattle with a focus on regenerative agriculture and a continued maintenance and restoration of precious ecosystems

Certification

  • Working toward professional licensure with application for CA state PE License currently under technical review

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Structural Project Engineer

Ashley and Vance Engineering, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Souza Construction, Inc.
06.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

University of California, Santa Barbara

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