Tawni DePaoli
Structural Design Engineer
Sparks,NV
Summary
Ambitious team-oriented Structural Engineer with 7+ years of comprehensive industry experience. Proficient in CAD, structural calculations, and project management software. Experience in designing and inspecting small scale amusement rides across the country. Well-versed in conducting structural inspections, creative new and repair design options, and coordinating on-site construction teams. Driven to create unique projects to meet a client's needs in a timely manner while managing any budget.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Design Engineer/Project Manager
K2 Engineering And Structural Design
Reno, NV
06.2018 - Current
- Create CAD models and drawings for residential, commercial, amusement ride, and natural disaster repair designs.
- Assist drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
- Support engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Complete accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants on projects to ensure project accuracy.
- Attend professional training courses to maintain current knowledge and licensure (NAARSO).
- Design structures for construction using various building mediums.
- Travel to build sites to collaborate with construction personnel and to confirm compliance with design parameters and regulations.
- Organize and direct construction and demolition and related activities on fire damaged projects.
- Inspect and evaluate existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.
- Verify construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Structural Design Engineer
Robison Engineering
Sparks, NV
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Created CAD models and drawings for residential, commercial designs.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants on projects to ensure project accuracy.
- Designed structures for construction using various building mediums.
- Traveled to build sites to collaborate with construction personnel and to confirm compliance with design parameters and regulations.
- Inspected and evaluate existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.
- Verify construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Project Engineering Intern
Clark/Sullivan Construction
Sparks, NV
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Double-checked documentation and work orders.
- Assisted in planning site layouts and blueprints.
- Acquired knowledge of industry trends and developed solutions and strategy through effective research.
- Assisted with quality inspections and document editing.
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.
- Completed a large scale commercial project consistently sticking to strict schedules and budgets from start to finish.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Examined project specifications to design effective schedules, budgets and project scopes.
- Managed various stages of construction projects.
- Coordinated responses to RFIs issued by contractors for various scopes.
Paramedic
REMSA
Reno, NV
12.2002 - 06.2015
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Used computer aided charting to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over 10 daily patients.
- Provided advanced cardiac, respiratory, trauma, stroke, and pediatric emergency care.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Trained new EMTs and Paramedics in life support and intervention skills as an FTO.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV 09.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Project Management
undefinedCertification
NAARSO - Level I
Timeline
Structural Design Engineer/Project Manager
K2 Engineering And Structural Design
06.2018 - Current
Structural Design Engineer
Robison Engineering
06.2016 - 06.2018
Project Engineering Intern
Clark/Sullivan Construction
06.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Structural Engineering
University of Nevada - Reno
09.2012 - 12.2016
Paramedic
REMSA
12.2002 - 06.2015
NAARSO - Level I
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