Kyle Rucker, P.E.
Hernando,MS
Summary
Structural Engineer with 10-years of experience in structural analysis & design. Proficient in design with a variety of analysis software, structural systems, & construction materials. Excellent communication skills & project management experience. Seeking a Senior Structural Engineer position.
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Licensed - TN, MS, AR, NE, NC, MI
NCEES - Model Law Engineer & can obtain licensure in other states quickly as needed
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Chief Buildings
Grand Island, NE
07.2023 - Current
- Designed over 75 projects (heavy industrial crane buildings, mezzanines, airplane hangers, agricultural, churches, schools, recreational, first responder facilities, etc.)
- Worked daily drafting/detailing departments to provide accurate erection drawings & on schedule project delivery
- Peer reviewed designs for the engineering team to ensure they were structurally sound & design intent was clearly documented for the detailing department
- Worked with sales/estimating team to provide design insight & value engineering solutions for major projects
- Communicated with architects, engineers, and contractors as needed to ensure project expectations were clearly defined & achieved
Lead Structural Engineer
Fowler Engineering
Hernando, MS
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Performed full building structural analysis & design for over 120 projects with a variety of structural systems and components
- Such as: steel moment frames, steel braced frames, concrete, cold-formed steel, reinforced masonry, engineered & solid sawn wood, ICC 500 storm shelters, deep & shallow foundations, retaining walls, etc.
- Drafted/detailed structural construction documents for all projects designed & managed the projects throughout design phase
- Provided construction administration for all projects & performed field observations throughout construction to ensure the structural elements were constructed in accordance with the construction documents
- Performed investigations of existing buildings to identify potential structural issues & determine structural integrity &/or feasibility for reuse
Design Engineer
Kirby Building Systems
Starkville, MS
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Designed over 200 projects (mezzanines, airplane hangers, agricultural, churches, recreational, etc.)
- Served on the quality team as the engineering departments liaison to the fabrication shop & focused on engineering solutions that increased fabrication efficiency & reduced weight/cost
Education
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2015
Skills
- Metal Building Software (MBS)
- RISA: 3D, Connection, Foundation
- Revit: 3D modeling, Drafting, Structural Analysis
- Simpson Strong-Tie: Anchor & Cold-Formed Steel Designer
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Enercalc
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Chief Buildings
07.2023 - Current
Lead Structural Engineer
Fowler Engineering
01.2019 - 07.2023
Design Engineer
Kirby Building Systems
05.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mississippi State University
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