Structural Engineer
2021 – 2023
Self-Employed, Dominican Republic
- Designed masonry, concrete, and steel structures for high seismic loads (Ss = 1.55g, S1 = 0.75g) and high wind loads (v = 150–190 mph), applying ACI 318-19, AISC 360-16/358-16/341, and TMS 402-16.
- Produced detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, optimizing workflow and accuracy.
- Provided training on SAP2000 and its Open Application Programming Interface (OAPI) to engineering professionals.
Project Engineer
2015 – 2016
Taveras Ingeniería & Servicios, Dominican Republic
- Designed masonry, concrete, and steel structures for high seismic loads (Ss = 1.55g, S1 = 0.75g) and high wind loads (v = 150–190 mph), applying ACI 530-13, ACI 318-14, and AISC 360-10/358-10/341-10.
- Participated in field surveys to obtain as-built dimensions of reinforced concrete buildings and assess their distress state, including corrosion, and shear and flexural cracking.
- Performed structural evaluations of reinforced concrete buildings and recommended structural retrofits following Dominican regulations.
Project Engineer
2014 – 2015
JCM & Asociados Ingenieros Civiles, Dominican Republic
- Designed and detailed masonry, concrete, and steel structures for high seismic loads (Ss = 1.55g, S1 = 0.75g) and high wind loads (v = 160–190 mph), applying ACI 530-13, ACI 318-14, and AISC 360-10/358-10/341-10.
- Performed structural evaluations of reinforced concrete and steel buildings following Dominican regulations.
- Inspected the construction of reinforced concrete buildings to ensure plans and technical specifications were followed.