Robert Riley
Structural Engineering
Felton,California
Summary
Thirty-two years of experience in the construction industry including twenty-two years of structural and civil engineering design and ten years of construction management experience. Industrious Structural Engineer with extensive experience working in various types of designs, supports and foundations. Effectively collaborates with other engineers and architects. Adept at site visits and inspection procedures.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Structural Engineer
Mesiti-Miller Engineering
7 2015 - Current
- Led and supervised team of engineers in structural design for various projects
- Developed structural designs for diverse buildings and structures using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood
- Designed commercial, industrial, residential, retaining walls, and marine structures
- Evaluated buildings in commercial and institutional settings following ASCE 41 standards
- Completed design work for multi-story residential and academic buildings at University of California Santa Cruz, and fire stations in Santa Cruz County
- Engineered anchorage and support systems for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment
- Conducted forensic investigations and structural analysis for construction projects involved in litigation
- Provided construction phase support to clients through quality assurance inspections, managing testing programs, and addressing inquiries from building contractors.
Principal Engineer
Riley Engineering
Felton, California
06.2009 - 06.2015
- Led structural and civil design projects for commercial and residential construction in Colorado and California, USA
- Provided consulting services for Concern Worldwide in Haiti, including designing three new schools with office buildings, conducting structural assessments and retrofits for four existing schools, and designing 380,000-liter underground concrete water tank
- Designed transitional wood framed houses for both Concern Worldwide and Cordaid in Haiti
- Managed infrastructural projects and provided construction management services for Monterey County Redevelopment Agency.
Senior Engineer
CHF International
08.2008 - 05.2009
- CHF is a non-governmental organization from the United States that has a wide range of programs in development and disaster response
- Senior Engineer – Permanent Housing
- Structural design for new houses and the structural retrofit of existing houses
- Managed a team of 12 engineers and administrative staff tasked with providing quality control and construction management for 240 houses.
Construction Coordinator
Merlin
02.2005 - 06.2006
- Merlin is a non-governmental organization from the United Kingdom, that responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease, and health system collapse
- Construction Coordinator
- Managed a team of international and Sri Lankan engineers on a multi-million-dollar hospital reconstruction project
- Developed and trained a staff of engineers to provide construction site management and design services
- The primary project that Merlin's construction department supervised consisted of the construction of six new hospitals in two districts
- Projects also included design and construction of six new post emergency temporary facilities and interim medical and maternity facilities as well as rehabilitation of existing buildings for use as interim medical facilities
- Interacted with government representatives of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health, Provincial government, Department of Health Services, and Building officials.
Peace Corps
Gabon, Central Africa
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Constructed schools and teachers' houses in rural villages.
Willis Construction
San Juan Bautista, California
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Pre-cast concrete Design
- Structural engineering design of pre-cast concrete and their connections to buildings
- Drafted plans and details.
Carpentry and Construction
Virginia and California
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Self-Employed licensed contractor specializing in Residential Construction.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, California 09.1993 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Economics
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia 09.1986 - 05.1988
Skills
Specification Development
undefinedProfessional Licenses
- Professional Structural Engineer, S #5991, California, USA
- Professional Civil Engineer, C #63994, California, USA
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Riley Engineering
06.2009 - 06.2015
Senior Engineer
CHF International
08.2008 - 05.2009
Construction Coordinator
Merlin
02.2005 - 06.2006
Peace Corps
Gabon, Central Africa
01.1997 - 01.1999
Willis Construction
San Juan Bautista, California
01.1995 - 01.1997
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
09.1993 - 06.1996
Carpentry and Construction
Virginia and California
01.1988 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Economics
George Mason University
09.1986 - 05.1988
Senior Structural Engineer
Mesiti-Miller Engineering
7 2015 - Current
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