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Frederick Brooks

Waller,TX

Summary

Highly motivated job seeker with a strong desire to join a company that values growth and offers opportunities for advancement. Committed to utilizing enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and a strong work ethic to contribute to the success of the organization. Equipped with exceptional communication and leadership skills, as well as extensive training and education. Eager to apply expertise in order to drive the organization forward. Detail-oriented team player with excellent organizational skills, thrives in fast-paced environments, and excels at handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a full-time position that presents professional challenges where interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities can be leveraged.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Designer

84 Lumber
01.2016 - Current
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using BC Framer software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using BC Calculation
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD 2013 LT, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation and Javelin software
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with the ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.
  • Mentored junior designers on best practices related to drafting techniques, code compliance, and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers for seamless integration of structural components in building designs.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.

Structural Technician II / EWP Designer

Dunaway | BEC
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Preparing structural drawings and specifications, using BrisCad
  • Conducting load test of structures and materials
  • Provides accurate designs and estimator of I joist needed in single family and multi-family projects
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using Javelin software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using Forte
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation and Javelin software, and Forte
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.

Structural Designer / EWP Designer

BEC Engineer Consultant
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Preparing structural drawings and specifications, using BrisCad
  • Conducting load test of structures and materials
  • Provides accurate designs and estimator of I joist needed in single family and multi-family projects
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using Javelin software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using Forte
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD 2013 LT, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation (Calcs), Javelin software
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.
  • Enhanced structural design quality by employing advanced software tools and adhering to industry standards.

Structural Designer

Builders First Source
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using Javelin software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using Forte 4.6
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in AutoCAD 2015, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, Javelin software, Forte 4.6
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.

Structural Designer

Stock Building Supply
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using BC Framer software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using BC Calcs
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD 2015, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation (Calcs), Javelin software, Forte 4.6., Mitek Sapphire
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.

Structural Designer

84 Lumber
02.2011 - 02.2013
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using BC Framer software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using BC Calcs
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD 2013 LT, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation (Calcs), Javelin software
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.

Structural Designer

Stock Building Supply
06.2010 - 09.2010
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using BC Framer software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using BC Calculation
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD 2010, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation (Calcs)
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.

Structural Designer

Bison Building
04.2008 - 06.2010
  • Structural design 2nd and 3rd floor systems using BC Framer software Knowledge of structural designs and structural loads using BC Calcs
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in BC Framer, AutoCAD 2010, Autodesk Drafting Designs Software, IA Calculation and Boise Cascade Calculation (Calcs)
  • Ability to read blueprints, Engineered layouts
  • Onsite job inspector with ability and knowledge to solve and repair problems onsite.

AutoCAD Draftsman

Rods Surveying
04.1998 - 09.1999
  • Responsible for abstracting land deeds
  • Blueprints
  • Various office duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning and implementing new drafting technologies and techniques as they became available.
  • Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
  • Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
  • Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
  • Supported team members in understanding complex design concepts by creating visual aids using AutoCAD software.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - CAD Technology

ITT Technical Institute
Houston
05.1999

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Load Calculations
  • Structural analysis
  • Time Management
  • Blueprint Reading

Additional Information

Structural knowledge of layouts and the capability to design and calculate loads for non-structural engineer plans.

Softwarebackgroundexperience

  • Javelin 6.5
  • BC Framer
  • BC Framer Sapphire
  • Mitek (Engineer Wood Products)
  • Mitek (Truss Design)
  • BC Calc
  • Forte 4.6
  • AutoCAD 2015
  • Autodesk
  • BrisCad

References

References are available on request.

Timeline

Structural Technician II / EWP Designer

Dunaway | BEC
07.2023 - 06.2024

Structural Designer / EWP Designer

BEC Engineer Consultant
08.2019 - 07.2023

Structural Designer

84 Lumber
01.2016 - Current

Structural Designer

Builders First Source
03.2015 - 01.2016

Structural Designer

Stock Building Supply
02.2013 - 03.2015

Structural Designer

84 Lumber
02.2011 - 02.2013

Structural Designer

Stock Building Supply
06.2010 - 09.2010

Structural Designer

Bison Building
04.2008 - 06.2010

AutoCAD Draftsman

Rods Surveying
04.1998 - 09.1999

Associate of Applied Science - CAD Technology

ITT Technical Institute
Frederick Brooks