Joseph A. Ocasio III, E.I.
Orlando,FL
Summary
Structural engineer with eight years of experience in commercial and residential projects across the Southeast and Midwest. Seeking to join a larger engineering firm to expand expertise and grow into leadership roles. Brings strong project management, organizational skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Engineer (Independent Contractor)
III Design Studio
02.2024 - Current
- Restarted my company and successfully re-established operations.
- Shifted focus toward obtaining my P.E. license, aiming for December.
- Sat for the P.E. exam but unfortunately did not pass; actively preparing for a retake in the summer.
Structural Engineer/Project Manager
Born Engineers
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Joined a recent start-up to manage the expansion into the residential production home market.
- Developed operational materials and procedures for the expansion, including detail libraries, plan templates, standard calculations, AutoCAD layer management standards, and quality control checklists.
- Implemented and oversaw the transition to a new project management software, integrating both old and new clients under one unified system.
- Managed high lot release volumes, addressing both standard models and lot-specific additions and changes.
- Coordinated and implemented revisions to standard model plans, requiring meticulous documentation due to the high volume of lot releases.
- Ultimately, due to a market downturn, the home builder opted to internalize architecture and engineering operations to reduce costs.
- Following the loss of revenue and unsuccessful attempts to expand into more commercial business, we mutually agreed to part ways on amicable terms. We continue to collaborate occasionally on larger projects on a contractual basis.
Structural Engineer (Independent Contractor)
III Design Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Established and operated a business from the ground up.
- Developed and implemented operational standards, including billing and financial management systems, AutoCAD libraries, and standard calculation packages.
- Cultivated and maintained a client base.
- Provided structural design and drafting services to numerous clients, primarily focusing on residential production homes.
Project Manager/Structural Engineer IV
FDS Engineering
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted in managing one of the commercial department’s largest clients, overseeing the production schedule and ensuring project deadlines were met.
- Developed and maintained departmental standards and operations, including commercial project templates, detail libraries, standard calculations, calculation packages for submittals, engineering design checklists, and project phase outlines.
- Managed individual projects with draftsmen and collaborated in design teams for larger commercial jobs. These projects ranged from site structures, renovations, single-family residences, townhomes, retail buildings, and churches to apartment buildings.
- Gained design experience with projects utilizing masonry and steel joist construction, masonry and wood frame, pre-engineered metal building foundations, and cold-formed steel design.
Structural Engineer II
Advanced Structural Design
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Multifamily residential design experience, specializing in wood frame and masonry construction.
- Specialized engineering work with steel fabricators.
- Experience collaborating in design teams, working with engineers and non-engineers, and training interns in engineering design.
- Experience in designing foundations for theme park rides and facilities.
Structural Engineer I
Forefront Architecture + Engineering
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Experience in the design of residential, townhomes, and multi-story commercial buildings
- Working knowledge of Wood, Masonry, Steel, Concrete, and Aluminum design
- Experience working in design teams, working with engineers and non-engineers alike, and training interns in engineering design
Project Structural Engineer
A.B. Consulting Engineers
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked on Contractual Basis
- Experience with Specialty/Threshold Inspections on job sites
- Created threshold inspection reports with proper documentation
Structural Engineer Intern
R.L. Plowfield & Associates Consulting Structural Engineers
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked extensively with AutoCAD and Revit drafting structural components and modeling structures
- Worked directly with Project Engineers to facilitate designs and assist specifications
- Experience working on large, twelve-story apartment buildings to small, light gauge framing projects
Engineering Assistant Intern
Ardaman & Associates
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Executed various testing procedures for the Quality Control Lab
- Acted as the liaison between the Lab Technicians and the Project Engineer
- Trained, coached, and mentored new interns on processes and procedures of the company’s daily operations
Education
B.S. - Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering Focus
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2016
Skills
- Client Management
- Operations Management
- Employee Management
Certification
Engineering Intern - #1100020632 Florida board of Professional Engineers May 2016
Software
AutoCad
Revit
RISA 3D
Excel
Enercalc
Bluebeam
Timeline
Structural Engineer (Independent Contractor)
III Design Studio
02.2024 - Current
Structural Engineer/Project Manager
Born Engineers
01.2022 - 02.2024
Structural Engineer (Independent Contractor)
III Design Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
Project Manager/Structural Engineer IV
FDS Engineering
01.2019 - 02.2022
Structural Engineer II
Advanced Structural Design
10.2017 - 02.2019
Structural Engineer I
Forefront Architecture + Engineering
08.2016 - 10.2017
Project Structural Engineer
A.B. Consulting Engineers
06.2016 - 08.2016
Structural Engineer Intern
R.L. Plowfield & Associates Consulting Structural Engineers
11.2015 - 08.2016
Engineering Assistant Intern
Ardaman & Associates
06.2014 - 11.2015
B.S. - Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering Focus
University of Central Florida
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