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Scott Earnest, PE, SE

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced structural engineer dedicated to ensuring the creation and longevity of safe and environmentally-friendly structures. Proficient in developing multi-family residences, commercial buildings, and heavy industrial facilities, with comprehensive knowledge spanning every stage of the construction lifecycle, from initial conceptualization to final evaluation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Project Engineer

Jirsa Hedrick Structural Engineers
09.2021 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated in the design of build multi-family residential and commercial buildings with various structural systems
  • Designed structural gravity systems including post-tensioned concrete slabs, wood bearing walls, masonry bearing walls, composite steel beams, steel braced frames, and steel bar joists.
  • Designed steel framing remodels to existing structures
  • Designed deep and shallow foundations including drilled piers, spread footings, combined footings, strip footings, and retaining walls
  • Performed wind and seismic analyses for the design of lateral systems including: ordinary reinforced concrete shear walls, wood sheathed shear walls, steel ordinary and special concentrically braced frames, and special reinforced masonry shear walls
  • Performed construction administration tasks including RFI response, shop drawing review, and site observations
  • Managed the project budget and schedule for small projects

Structural Project Engineer

ProNet Group, Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Performed forensic inspections and prepared engineering reports

Structural Engineer

C&I Engineering
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Designed new and evaluated existing steel pipe racks and foundations at oil refineries

Structural Engineer

Kinectrics
05.2014 - 07.2019
  • Provided engineering support to nuclear power plants
  • Designed modifications to nuclear power plants including steel pipe supports, blast-resistant concrete structures, and tornado-generated missile barriers
  • Analyzed existing structures including concrete floor slabs and steel pipe supports

Education

Master of Science in Civil Engineering -

University of Illinois At Chicago
05.2014

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
12.2012

Professional Licensure

  • Licensed Professional Engineer – IL, CO, IA, IN, TX, LA, WI
  • Licensed Structural Engineer – IL

Software

Revit

RAM Structural System

RAM Concept

RISA-3D

RISAFoundation

Bluebeam

Timeline

Structural Project Engineer

Jirsa Hedrick Structural Engineers
09.2021 - 10.2024

Structural Project Engineer

ProNet Group, Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2021

Structural Engineer

C&I Engineering
08.2019 - 06.2020

Structural Engineer

Kinectrics
05.2014 - 07.2019

Master of Science in Civil Engineering -

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Scott Earnest, PE, SE