Waylon Francis, P.E.
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Qualified Civil Engineer with 9 years of experience in structural design, calculations, and analysis using a variety of tools. Tools include RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, RISA Connection, RISA Section, AutoCAD, MathCad, MECA Wind, HILTI Profis Engineering Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. Materials used in design and analysis include steel, aluminum, concrete, masonry, wood, and RF materials. Additional experience includes mechanical and electrical design and analysis.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
JWM Engineering, LLC
08.2015 - Current
- Designed and evaluated steel and concrete structures for ground and rooftop installation
- Evaluated proposed and existing ground and rooftop mounted steel and concrete structures for code compliance
- Performed wind load analysis of photovoltaic (PV) system installs on new or existing roof structures
- Performed wind load analysis of existing buildings for code compliance
- Performed structural evaluations of new and existing wooden roof truss systems for code compliance
- Completed mechanical designs for cooling in new and existing telecommunication rooms to prevent equipment overheating
- Completed mechanical and electrical designs for the implementations of new HVAC systems
- Assisted in the structural and electrical designs for the installation of new generator standby systems in assisted living communities.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Analyzed data and used computer simulations to model and test design concepts.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Conducted detailed site investigations to identify potential issues and develop appropriate remediation strategies.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations through rigorous quality control measures during all project phases.
- Enhanced infrastructure durability with thorough structural analysis and material selection.
- Presented clear visualizations of proposed designs using computer-aided drafting software for better client understanding.
- Developed blueprints and designs using Autocad for existing structure remodeling projects.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing findings from site evaluations, feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments.
Liaison Engineer
Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Performed aircraft dent damage assessments for aircraft carriers
- Performed inspections of existing repairs for potential defects
- Provided mechanics with technical support for new and existing service repair manual (SRM) repairs
- Provided mechanics with technical support with existing dents requiring SRM repairs
- Performed SRM research to assist mechanics with repair choice & installation
- Assisted in research and preliminary design of repairs for Boeing engineering approval
- Assisted with Boeing service request submittals for repair approval and installation
- Data input form the information collected during dent damage assessments
- Provided technical support for the pylon modification required on the Boeing 757 aircraft with Rolls-Royce engines.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology -
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO01.2009
Skills
- AutoCAD/Drafting
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical Reports
- Concrete Design
- Building Code Compliance
- Structural Analysis
- Foundation Design
- Steel Design
- Reinforced Concrete
Affiliations
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Timeline
Civil Engineer
JWM Engineering, LLC
08.2015 - Current
Liaison Engineer
Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC
08.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology -
Southeast Missouri State University
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