Helder Lopez
McKinney,Texas
Summary
Licensed professional engineer with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with vast experience in the telecom industry; seeking a new challenge in engineering and steel design, analysis or forensics within the structural field. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to senior to mid-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER
MAFI AMERICAS (MAFI US)
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the structural and technical oversight of the Americas market
- Design, analysis, testing and development of mounting solutions
- Supported the solar group with new design concepts, analysis and load calculations
- Technical support and site-specific calculations
- Supported the Americas and Global sales teams with technical presentations for current and prospective customers
- Develop product pages and technical specifications
- Assist the global R&D team bring products be US/America code compliant
- Aid in the expansion of the product portfolio and customer base in North America.
SR. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
NEXIUS SOLUTIONS
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the structural oversight of the central and mid-western AT&T markets
- In charge of all structural related requests regionally and nationally
- Supported TMO and VZW structural nationwide
- Spear headed the effort in helping NEXIUS become an AT&T TARP approved vendor (Tower Asset Review Program) by revamping the structural and CAD teams, by increasing the overall quality and efficiency of deliverables all while meeting AT&T's guidelines and requirements
- Development of calculation worksheets, structural reports and technical specifications
- Staff development (Supervise, mentor and train junior engineers)
- Worked side by side with the RF, A&E subgroups, SAQ, scoping and construction teams to ensure timely, consistent and high-quality deliverables across all facets of the project
- Design and analysis of various telecommunication structures
- Review of construction and modification drawings, and technical specification notes
- Analysis of mounts, platforms, buildings, towers, rooftops and various equipment support structures
- Design review of rigging plans
- Structural support for teams internally as well as field and construction crews.
SR. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
MALOUF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL INC. (MEI)
01.2008 - 08.2019
- Design and analysis of complex telecommunication structures
- Identification of existing and future problems in the new design of new and existing structures, and development of effective solutions
- Perform finite element analysis of telecommunication structures, towers, buildings, mounts, platforms, rooftops as well as aesthetic and special structures
- Develop and create loading and calculation worksheets to improve productivity
- Train and coach new junior engineers
- Perform structure inspections and structural mappings for structural assessment and/or forensic analysis
- Strengthening of existing telecommunication structures, buildings, mounts and foundations to comply with current code standards and/or additional loading
- Check and review of detailed design, drawings and technical specification notes.
PROJECT ENGINEER
MALOUF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL INC. (MEI)
09.2000 - 12.2007
- General design and analysis of telecom structures and buildings
- Prepare structural reports, designs and drawings
- Perform steel, aluminum, FRP, concrete and foundation designs.
Education
Master of Science - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
09.2000
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE CHIHUAHUA - MX (UACH)
01.1998
Skills
- Risa-3D / Staad
- TnxTower
- SolidWorks
- PLS Tower / PLS Pole
- Mathcad
- L-Pile
- AutoCAD
- Hilti Profis
- MathLab
- MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
- Bluebeam
- FEA and Stress analysis
- Product development and testing
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Reverse Engineering Techniques
- Detailed / Driven / Organized/ Multitask
- Mentorship & Training
- Structural integrity evaluation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communicator
Highlightprojects
- John Hancock SST - building (CHI)
- Willis/Sears Tower SST - building (CHI)
- Empire State Building SST (NY)
- Lightning Bolt Tower GT / Domino's Farm (MI)
- Joint Venture Tower 1921 ft. GT / KXTV-KOVR (CA)
- Transtower - 1430 ft. GT / CBS Radio (CA) with 100 ft. Candelabra
- Baltimore TV-Hill - 888 ft. GT / WJZ-TV (MD) with 100 ft. Candelabra
Publications
Localization of Damage Using Fusion of Modal Strain Energy Differences, R. A. Osegueda, Helder Lopez, Leopoldo Pereyra, Carlos M. Ferregut, International Modal Analysis Conference, IMAC 2000, San Antonio Texas.
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER
MAFI AMERICAS (MAFI US)
01.2023 - 06.2024
SR. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
NEXIUS SOLUTIONS
08.2019 - 12.2022
SR. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
MALOUF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL INC. (MEI)
01.2008 - 08.2019
PROJECT ENGINEER
MALOUF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL INC. (MEI)
09.2000 - 12.2007
Master of Science - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP)
Bachelor of Science - CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE CHIHUAHUA - MX (UACH)
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