Taha S. Qureshi
Richland,WA
Summary
Senior Structural Engineer holding a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, with extensive experience in the design, analysis, and oversight of complex building and nuclear facilities. Demonstrated proficiency in delivering structural solutions for mid-rise and high-rise buildings, as well as industrial and nuclear structures, while ensuring compliance with safety requirements, regulatory standards, and national design codes. Well-versed in concrete, steel, masonry, and wood systems, with a solid record of providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting operations, maintenance, and construction in regulated environments. Additionally, possesses extensive experience utilizing industry-standard finite element software and customized in-house calculation tools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
Department of Energy (DOE)
09.2020 - Current
- Serve as Design Authority (DA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for civil and structural engineering disciplines
- Provide civil/structural engineering support for complex nuclear and industrial facilities, including PFP, WESF, 100K, MASF (400 Area), PUREX, and REDOX
- Deliver technical leadership and guidance for operations and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with Hanford requirements, facility standards, and applicable national codes and industry standards
- Develop and implement engineering solutions for field issues, including construction field changes and acceptance testing support
- Maintain effective coordination with operations, maintenance, work planning, radiation control, and nuclear safety organizations
- Collaborate closely with management, support organizations, and field teams to achieve project objectives through timely and accurate technical direction
- Lead design development of processes and procedures to support safe operations and implementation of nuclear safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, coordinating with Nuclear Safety (NCO) and Environmental Compliance (ECO) organizations
- Interface with off-site manufacturers and vendors to obtain technical data, specifications, and equipment information
- Apply in-depth knowledge of facility safety bases to ensure engineering work complies with approved safety basis documentation
- Establish engineering principles, theories, and practices to civil and structural design challenges
- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final design packages, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates for new and existing structures
- Perform structural analysis and develop engineering calculations to support design decisions
- Prepare technical reports, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and value engineering evaluation
- Review engineering designs, plans, calculations, and shop drawings for technical accuracy and constructability
- Provide construction support services, including field inspections, technical investigations, and issue resolution
- Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines and work effectively with clients and project stakeholders
- Maintain Hoisting and Rigging and Fall Protection qualifications and certifications
Structural Project Engineer
Fullerton Engineering Consultants
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided technical support from concept to implementation for various structural engineering projects
- Responsible for structural analysis of new and existing communication structures for wireless telecommunication sites
- Analyzed tower rooftop structures and foundations using hand-calculations, RISA 3D, and other structural engineering methods
- Coordinated with other engineers, drafters, site acquisition, and construction personnel in a team environment
- Modified and refined details during projects to improve designs
- Ensured accurate project status reporting
Structural Design Engineer
Lucid Engineering Services Group LLC
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Analyzed and designed wood, concrete, and steel industrial and residential structures
- Coordinated with architects and engineers of other disciplines
- Successfully provided technical engineering services to ensure projects complied with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions
- Resolved queries from contractors
- Provided design justification to vetting engineers and respond to any concerns raised
- Prepared detailed analyses, design calculations, and construction drawings
- Remodeled and remedied structural damages of existing structures
- Prepared calculations through Enercalc, StruCalc, and spreadsheets
Structural Engineer
Al-Jazirah Engineers & Consultants
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Structural design of concrete buildings for electric power sector in Saudi Arabia, specifically 132kV, 110kV, 110/33/13.8kV, and 380kV systems
- Generated computer models using ETABS, STAAD pro & SAFE programs
- Designed framed system/moment frame system as per ASCE
- Seismic Analysis as per IBC and wind Analysis as per ASCE
- Prepared structural hand calculations via spreadsheets
- Reviewed design drawings and managed team of draftsmen
Structural Engineer
Mushtaq & Bilal Consulting Engineers
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Visited Construction sites and participated in meetings with contractors, clients, and engineers
- Checked shop drawings and approved submittals
- MAJOR PROJECTS:
- Lucky One, Karachi (Commercial/residential building + Ground + 30 floors)
- Analyzed structure using ETABS and SAFE softwares
- Worked on dual frame structure having flat slab and flat plate frame
- Structural design comprised of raft and pile foundation
- Coordinated with architects and engineers of other disciplines
- Prepared structural hand calculations utilizing spreadsheets in accordance with applicable standards and codes
- Designed sub and superstructure, preparation of drawings with drafting team and calculation reports
- Nai Malir Project Karachi, Pakistan (Basement + Ground + 23 upper floors)
- Analyzed structures of this project by using the ETABS and SAFE software
- Worked on dual frame structure having flat plate frame and pile foundation
- Resolved queries with the architect and vetting engineers
- Preparation of calculations and reports
- Developed drawings with drafting team
- The Residence Karachi, Pakistan (Basement + Ground + 19 upper floors)
- Designed intermediate moment resisting frame with beam slab frame
- Created construction drawing, review shop drawings and resolved queries with the contractors
- Prepared structural hand calculations through spreadsheets according to the engineering standards and code
Education
Master of Science - Civil/Structural Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology
Karachi, Pakistan12.2009
Skills
- RISA 3D, CSI ETABS, CSI SAFE, CSI SAP, CSI COL, STAAD Pro, GRASP, PROKON, PCA COL, StruCalc, AutoCAD, MathCad, Enercalc, Revit Architecture, MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint
Timeline
Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
Department of Energy (DOE)
09.2020 - Current
Structural Project Engineer
Fullerton Engineering Consultants
12.2017 - 03.2020
Structural Design Engineer
Lucid Engineering Services Group LLC
02.2016 - 11.2017
Structural Engineer
Al-Jazirah Engineers & Consultants
01.2013 - 12.2015
Structural Engineer
Mushtaq & Bilal Consulting Engineers
01.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology
Master of Science - Civil/Structural Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago