JOHN SKWIOT
Portland,OR
Summary
Principal Engineer and Owner of FJS Engineering with over 30 years of experience in civil and structural engineering. Expertise includes design and construction management of large-scale commercial and industrial projects across a diverse portfolio. Committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering professional development.
Overview
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1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Principal Engineer
FJS Engineering
Portland, OR
01.2015 - Current
- Developed a project portfolio encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial installations across domestic and international locations.
- Manage and seal engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company quality assurance.
- Oversee company budget, client outreach, and business development activities to enhance market presence.
National Design Manager, Project Manager
CH2M HILL
Tempe, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2015
- National manager of design teams and western US construction manager for Fortune 500 client. Engineering project manager on multidisciplinary projects for additional Fortune 500 clients throughout the United States.
- Managed project aspects, including team-building, scheduling, budget tracking, bidding, procurement, and project delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Majority of projects involved large-scale environmental remediation, water supply and civil installations with numerous agencies having jurisdictional oversight.
Arizona Division Manager, Engineering Program Manager
Versar
Mesa, AZ
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Advanced from staff engineer to engineering program manager, ultimately promoted to Arizona division manager, demonstrating career growth and leadership capabilities.
- Oversaw personnel schedules, assignments, marketing strategies, project delivery, division budgeting, and client relationships to ensure successful project execution.
- Acted as engineer-of-record for civil and geotechnical design projects, verifying compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.
Senior Civil Engineer
Barr Engineering
Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Planned and designed tailing disposal systems, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and site safety.
- Designed plans for waterway expansion projects.
- Designed mining operations sites for ferrous and non-ferrous materials, optimizing layout for operational efficiency.
- Investigated and designed coal, wind, and hydroelectric power systems, focusing on sustainable energy integration.
- Technological lead for grouting stabilization of hydroelectric power installations
- Acid-mine drainage capture system design
Geotechnical Engineer
Pillori Associates
NYC Metro
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Designed foundations (piling, caissons, underpinning) for multi-story residential and commercial structures in New York City, ensuring compliance with local codes and project specifications.
Staff Civil Engineer
Duncanson Company
Seattle, WA
01.1998 - 01.2000
Staff Engineer
Krazan Associates
Seattle, WA
01.1997 - 01.1998
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)
Norwich University
Norwich, VT01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI01-1996
Skills
- Design Management
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Heavy Civil Construction Management
- Multi-Discipline Integration
Certification
Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Arizona, Indiana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Texas, California, Louisiana, New Jersey, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Virginia, Connecticut, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington (state), Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, South Carolina, Wisconsin
DISTINGUISHING QUALIFICATIONS
- Served as national design manager and western United States construction manager for Fortune 500 client portfolio (approx. $85 million in total yearly program revenue) when employed by CH2M HILL; portfolio was focused on installation of large-scale environmental remediation systems
- Current owner and principal engineer of FJS Engineering, which was built from the ground up through referrals only
- Extensive experience in design management, construction management and multi-discipline integration on large-scale civil, structural and environmental projects
- Proficient in multiple fields within civil engineering including:
- Civil site design
- Design and project management of installations on active airfields
- Structural engineering
- Environmental remediation
- Water resources
- Geotechnical engineering
- Construction management
Timeline
Owner / Principal Engineer
FJS Engineering
01.2015 - Current
National Design Manager, Project Manager
CH2M HILL
01.2010 - 01.2015
Arizona Division Manager, Engineering Program Manager
Versar
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Civil Engineer
Barr Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2007
Geotechnical Engineer
Pillori Associates
01.2001 - 01.2006
Staff Civil Engineer
Duncanson Company
01.1998 - 01.2000
Staff Engineer
Krazan Associates
01.1997 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)
Norwich University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Marquette University