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Faisal Khan

Naperville,IL - Illinois

Summary

Accomplished Engineering Department Manager with a proven track record at StormTrap (LLC), adept in safety management and engineering design. Spearheaded a team to standardize processes, enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Renowned for analytical thinking and decision-making, significantly contributing to project successes and team development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Department Manager

StormTrap (LLC)
08.2015 - Current

StormTrap provides underground precast concrete modules for stormwater detention and retention systems. Ideally these systems are located under a parking lot, however they can be placed under a building.


The concrete modules are designed for different loading conditions includes AASHTO HS-20, HS-25 and Fire Truck Loading. The design of these modules also encompass different soil and subbase conditions. The concrete modules can also be designed to accommodate seismic loading and adjacent building foundation pressures.


Managed a team of Structural Engineers to design, create and implement standardized procedures and processes to facilitate the design drafting, sales and operation departments in their day to day activates.

Structural Engineer

McCluskey Engineering Corporation
08.2014 - 05.2015

MEC is a full service structural engineering firm, providing EOR Services for wide variety of projects. The company also have precast engineering department that specializes in designing and creating panel shop drawings.


  • Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards through thorough review of plans and specifications.
  • Prepared presentations outlining proposed designs to customers and incorporated feedback into final plans.
  • Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
  • Inspected and evaluated existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.

Structural Design Engineer II

Clark Dietrich Engineering Systems
08.2013 - 08.2014

Clark Dietrich is the largest manufacturer of Light Gauge Construction Products in US.

Clark Dietrich Engineering System specialized in designing of Light Gauge Metal Framing for commercial and Industrial buildings.


  • Prepared shop drawings and calculations for exterior and interior load bearing walls, floor joist, roof rafters, light gauge frames and provided lateral stability system using shear walls and/or X-bracing (for single and multiple story structures)
  • The design was performed utilizing, LG Beamer, In house design tools and RISA 2D/3D.
  • Performed design and analysis on technical designs and prototypes in development stage.
  • Supported engineering design development through analysis and computer models.
  • Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD).

Structural Engineer

Cordogan, Clark & Associates
07.2012 - 08.2013

Cordogan, Clark & Associates is a full service architectural, planning & engineering firm that specialize in wide variety of commercial, financial, educational, municipal, & residential projects.


  • Assisting architects for initial structural design & development for the project.
  • Making sure the project goes through Schematic Design phase with Adequate Structural Framing Information.
  • Finalizing the structural framing plans and lateral load support system & accommodate any changes in the scope of the project effecting the structure of the building in Design & Development Phase.
  • In Construction Development phase finalize all the required Structural Plans, Details & Sections and submit the final drawings for review.
  • Modeling complex components such as Moment frames, cantilever columns and regular Beam Column assembly using Risa-3D for Analysis & Design of the building.

Structural Design Engineer

American Buildings Company (Nucor Group)
07.2008 - 07.2012

American Buildings Company specialize in designing and fabrication of per manufactured metal buildings.


  • Responsible for designing metal buildings utilizing in-house metal building software. Prepare drawings for approval, and final plans for construction.
  • Design includes build up rigid frame and post & beam frames, portal frames, purlin & girt and typical W-shaped structural steel members.
  • Design of Crane Buildings, Mezzanine Structures, Seismic Design of Metal Buildings.
  • Designing Connections for Structural Steel Beams & Columns.
  • Provided Lateral Stability Using X-Bracing and/or portal frames.

Education

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

NED University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, Pakistan
05.1999

Skills

  • Safety Management
  • Engineering Design
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team building
  • Self Motivation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Goal Setting

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan and Florida.

Timeline

Engineering Department Manager

StormTrap (LLC)
08.2015 - Current

Structural Engineer

McCluskey Engineering Corporation
08.2014 - 05.2015

Structural Design Engineer II

Clark Dietrich Engineering Systems
08.2013 - 08.2014

Structural Engineer

Cordogan, Clark & Associates
07.2012 - 08.2013

Structural Design Engineer

American Buildings Company (Nucor Group)
07.2008 - 07.2012

Master of Science - Structural Engineering

Bradley University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

NED University of Engineering And Technology
Faisal Khan