Muhsen Sassi Ph.D , P.E.
Erie,CO
Summary
An experienced senior professional engineer specializing in both structural and geotechnical engineering with an extensive background in designing and managing complex projects. Designed buildings, schools, hotels, precast concrete wind towers, city poles, lattice towers, self-support towers, and utility wood poles for various Projects including foundations which include caisson, steel, concrete piles, pad and pier, helical and block foundations. Additionally, experience in geotechnical aspects such as slope stability and seepage analysis. Demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects effectively while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Structural Engineer
Aero Wireless Group
06.2018 - Current
- · Designed adiverse range of steel and concrete structures, including prestressed concrete wind towers, telecommunication towers, and utility poles.
- Created detailed drawings and specifications to ensure accurate implementation of the design.
- · Conducted modal analysis for city pole structures under seismic and dynamic loads, ensuring optimal design performance.
- · Utilized software tools such as FEM MIDAS, RISA 3D, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, RISA Connection, SolidWorks, Mathcad, OCalc, and Tnx for structural analysis and design.
- · Developed wind and seismic load calculations adhering to industry standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, AASHTO LRFD, IBC, CBC, TIA 222, and Eurocode
- Drafted structural plans using various computer-aided design solutions.
- Developed expertise in advanced structural analysis software tools to model complex structures accurately.
- Performed stress analysis calculations on existing structures to determine if they met safety standards.
- Used 3D modeling software to create virtual models of proposed structures.
Structural and Geotechnical Engineer
Tetra Tech
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Analyzed underwater contaminated soil slopes and soil dams for stability using Geo-Studio software, estimating seepage.
- Summarized findings and investigated soil properties in technical memoranda.
- Designed concrete retaining walls, culverts, and open channels.
- Created geotechnical borehole logs using gINT software for boreholes affected by the Main Tailings Dam raise.
- Developed foundation designs and earthwork specifications.
- Devised innovative solutions for challenging soils like expansive clays or liquefiable sands to ensure infrastructure durability.
- Conducted advanced laboratory testing on soils, rocks, and construction materials.
- Carried out geotechnical investigations and soil sampling to assess subsurface conditions.
- Performed engineering calculations including soil bearing capacity, earth pressure, slope stability, and seismic hazard assessment.
- Reviewed plans and specifications from other engineers regarding geotechnical aspects.
- Established geotechnical design parameters for projects such as retaining walls, foundations, and embankments.
- Evaluated construction design proposals and drawings for geotechnical compatibility.
Graduate Student
Colorado School Of Mines
01.2012 - 12.2016
- · Developed nonlinear dynamic response analysis and design for horizontal axis wind turbine steel towers using numerical methods.
- · Enhanced skills in structural dynamics, soil-structure interaction, finite elements, and computer programming (Delphi).
- Contributed to specialized finite element code for unstructured mesh generation and non-linear dynamics.
Civil Engineer
General Posts And Telecommunications Company
09.2000 - 12.2010
- · Served as Regional Supervision Manager Counterpart (RSMC) for civil works and fiber optic cable installations for Backbone network project.
- · Managed and Prepared estimates, bills of quantities, and cost estimates for civil works for design and construction of microwave buildings.
- · Directed building maintenance projects and coordinated with other departments.
- · Designed and analyzed different types of concrete and steel facilities and buildings using SAP2000 and STAAD.
- · Prepared technical reports, and reviewed shop drawings.
- · Prepared site plans for workers and engineers in the workplace.
- · Performed grading and located utilities; assessed soil properties through site percolation tests
- Improved project timelines by effectively managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Developed comprehensive AutoCAD drawings for various residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Performed finite element analysis to ensure the strength of structures.
- Monitored construction progress onsite and provided support when needed.
Structural and Geotechnical Engineer
El-Fedeal Company
04.1997 - 08.2000
- Coordinated with architects and contractors to resolve design challenges.
- Preparing site plans for workers and engineers in workplace
- Supervising construction process to ensure all requirements are met
- Worked in Lab as Quality control engineer on huge soil dam
- Work with design team to design and analysis hotels with a team of engineers and design two chambers for (GMMR) Great Man-Made River.
- Developed design specifications and drawings for construction projects.
- Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, job sites, and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Conducted geotechnical investigations and soil sampling to determine subsurface conditions.
- Performed engineering calculations including bearing capacity of soils, earth pressure analysis, slope stability analysis and seismic hazard assessment.
- Developed geotechnical design parameters for projects such as retaining walls, foundations, and embankments.
Education
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO12.2016
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO12.2014
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Academy of Graduate Studies
Be12.2006
Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering Technology
University of Benghazi
12.1996
Skills
- Structural Vibration Control
- Structural Integrity Assessment
- Structural Detailing
- Technical report writing
Publications & Presentations
Muhsen, SA, 2016, "Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Wind Turbine Towers Subjected to Wind and Seismic Loads," PhD Dissertation presented to Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Skill Set
Computer: AutoCAD, Midas, Risa 3D, Delphi, Excel, Tnx, O-Calc, Mathcad, GeoStudio
- Client coordination
- Load Calculation
- Performance Tracking
- Quality Control
- Structural Code Compliance
- Revit Design Software
- Soil Testing
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural analysis
- Structural Analysis Software
- Seismic design
Timeline
Senior Structural Engineer
Aero Wireless Group
06.2018 - Current
Structural and Geotechnical Engineer
Tetra Tech
06.2016 - 05.2018
Graduate Student
Colorado School Of Mines
01.2012 - 12.2016
Civil Engineer
General Posts And Telecommunications Company
09.2000 - 12.2010
Structural and Geotechnical Engineer
El-Fedeal Company
04.1997 - 08.2000
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Academy of Graduate Studies
Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering Technology
University of Benghazi
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