Structural Engineering Design
Resume:
Stan Gorshunsky
Sr. Structural Revit Designer & BIM Coordinator
Chatsworth, CA 91311
****.**********@*****.***
ABOUT:
A professional structural designer, with over 20 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, structural design, production of structural drawings and 3D structural models for construction. Area of expertise covers a wide range of knowledge, skills, and abilities. An all- around expert on drafting in general, structural design, structural modeling, drawings layout and projects setup. Well familiar with the most common industry software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM360, Bluebeam, Navisworks. Also familiar with other related software such as Civil 3D, Cintoo, HIVE, CadWorx Structure. OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position in the structural engineering and design industry, providing structural drawing support and modeling services, while utilizing BIM software, such as Revit, for the purpose of generating production drawings for construction.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
PARSONS COORPORATION (Federal Infrastructure Division) Pasadena, CA Job Title: Senior Structural CADD/Revit Designer (Hybrid) JUNE 2024 – PRESENT
· Develop Structural Revit Models for the Federal Infrastructure Group while closely working with engineers on complex structures mainly involving heavy steel and concrete construction.
· Regularly and actively participated in clash detection meetings with other consultants such as architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and others
· Provided input on general standards and standard detail library. SILMAN STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS (T.Y. Lin Company) Los Angeles, CA
(On behalf of: T.Y. Lin International) USA
Job Title: Senior BIM Technician (Hybrid)
JULY 2023 - APRIL 2024
· Regularly contributed to the development of structural building models for a variety of projects in the “Building Market” sector for new construction, as well as renovation, adaptive reuse, and historic renovation.
· Partly involved in BIM standards procedures and management in the newly established Los Angeles, downtown office
· Participated in establishment and management if the typical/standard detail library
· Assisted engineering staff and others with Revit knowledge and use
· Closely worked with engineering staff with 3D BIM models & clash detection TESLA (Tesla Gigafactory) Austin, TX.
(On behalf of: KENOSHA EPC (Engineering & Procurement Co.) Thornton, CO Job Title: Structural Revit Designer (Remote)
MAY 2022 - AUGUST 2022
· Developed and produced Structural Revit Models & Structural drawings using Autodesk Revit software, while utilizing BIM, for a wide range of projects at the Tesla Gigafactory, located in Austin, Texas.
· Assisted the Structural Design team with production of models and drawings, as well as with coordination and clash detection between electrical, mechanical, plumbing and architectural disciplines, mainly for the support of mechanically driven projects, such as pipe support, utilities support, mechanical equipment supports for such equipment as tanks, walkways, platforms and more.
· Project’s construction mostly consisted of structural steel, structural concrete, precast concrete, concrete foundations, Unistrut framing, prefabricated steel joist, precast concrete panels and more.
· Provided cost estimated, project-based solutions such as Material Take Off (MTO’s) tables for structural materials such as structural steel framing and structural steel columns of all types and sizes.
· Participated in multiple project reviews and coordination to detain and clarify any clashes between disciplines and to provide maximum output in construction administration.
· Utilized essential BIM skills, as required, such as working in a multi team and a multi disciplined, work sharing project environment, while using a cloud-based software, such as BIM360 and Navisworks Manage.
· Contributed to miscellaneous, AutoCAD drafting needs based on project requirements and as necessary.
· Communicated with structural team members via Microsoft Teams, as required, for all types of meetings such as general coordination, clash detection, weekly staff production, structural design review, as well as any internal, required meeting. MBM Structural Engineering (Consulting Structural Engineering) Winnetka, CA Job Title: BIM Manager and Sr. Structural Revit Modeler JULY 2021 - MARCH 2022
· Provided the company with a wide variety of consulting BIM management and production services such as:
· Produce structural 3D Revit models for the purpose of creating structural drawings for plan check submittals and construction. Such drawings as plans, elevations, sections, details and general notes.
· Generate and maintain the company's drawings standards, Revit modeling standards, Revit templates, custom families (2D, 3D and annotation), custom title blocks and additional custom data such as account administration, software subscription management and software updates.
· Maintain QA/QC throughout the model and project for consistency, accuracy, proper modeling requirements, model collaboration, coordination and deadlines.
· Assist and train production team members and engineering staff with Revit Structure software use.
· Support transition from traditional CAD drafting to BIM and Revit modeling.
· Sustain further development and growth of the BIM program for future benefit. ARC Engineering (Civil/Structural Engineering & Research) Monrovia, CA Job Title: Sr. Structural Revit/BIM Designer & BIM Manager OCTOBER 2020 - JUNE 2021
· Involved in production of 3D models for all projects requiring BIM, while using Revit Structure. Created complete sets of structural drawings while using the model to generate sheets consisting of live views such as plans, elevations and sections.
· Discovered, learned and continued the company’s existing Revit and custom drawings standards from the previous BIM management team.
· Implemented the use of BIM360 for all projects requiring a clash detection process using Navisworks.
· Advised and assisted the drafting team in learning and using Revit Structure. BOE / EED /SED (Bureau of Engineering, Environmental Engineering Department & Structural Engineering Division City of L.A.) Los Angeles, CA
(On behalf of: D R Consultants & Designers Inc., Los Angeles, CA) Job Title: Structural Revit Designer & Asst. BIM Manager APRIL 2018 - APRIL 2020
· Developed, designed and prepared Structural Revit models along with construction drawings for the Bureau of Engineering / Environmental Engineering Department (BOE/EED) for the city of Los Angeles, mostly to the existing and new process units for the city’s 4 wastewater treatment and water reclamation plants and other wastewater facilities around greater L.A. area, on behalf of D R Consultants & Designers.
· Engaged in professional relationship with city’s engineering staff for further development and implementation of Revit knowledge and the growth of BIM while maintaining a developed set of the city’s drawings standards.
KFSE Engineering (Kurt Fischer Structural Engineering) Encino, CA Job Title: Structural Revit Designer & BIM Manager APRIL 2013 - MARCH 2018
· Assisted, upon the firms start-up and thereafter, installment of BIM services, while preparing structural Revit models for design and construction of a wide variety of buildings, such as multifamily residential unit homes over concrete podium and subterranean basement structures, high rise office and residential tower structures, seismic retrofit of existing structures, custom residential single family home structures, industrial buildings, commercial buildings and more, mostly for architectural clients as well as developers and fabricators.
· Involved in the ongoing development of the firm's BIM/Revit standards and overall drawings standards, as required by the ownership and/or engineering team for further internal and interactive working relationships.
KNA Structural Engineers (Consulting Structural Engineering) Agoura Hills, CA Job Title: Structural CAD Drafter & Designer
JANUARY 2012 - DECEMBER 2012
· Provided AutoCAD drafting and design services for the completion of construction documents mostly for high end luxury custom homes.
· Construction types included concrete, steel and wood material. NYA (Nabih Youseff & Associates Structural Engineering) Los Angeles, CA Job Title: Structural CADD/BIM Coordinator & Revit Designer SEPTEMBER 2009 - DECEMBER 2010
· Responsible for preparation of AutoCAD drawings for a large scale of structural building projects of all construction types including, but not limited to, retail, historic, sports, mix-use, healthcare, office, religious, transportation and more.
· Assisted the engineering team with construction documentation and production of structural drawings upon companywide introduction of BIM, based on clientele demand of 3D Revit modeling.
· Developed Solid understanding of Revit and its use in the construction industry Miyamoto International (Structural & Earthquake Engineering) Los Angeles, CA Job Title: Structural CADD/BIM Coordinator & Revit Designer APRIL 2007 - FEBRUARY 2008
· Provided structural engineering staff with design and drafting of multi-use national and international project documentation and production of structural drawings.
· Helped develop and maintain structural drawing standards at the L.A. office Englekirk Partners (Consulting Structural Engineering) Los Angeles, CA Job Title: Structural CAD Drafter / Senior CAD Designer JULY 1999 - MARCH 2007
· Assisted a well-developed design team of senior designers, draftsmen and structural engineers, in their efforts to provide high quality construction documents for all types of construction consisting of most common materials such as wood, steel and concrete, while developing a strong knowledge and concept of structural engineering, design and drafting. KNOWLEDGE & AREA OF EXPERTISE:
STRUCTURAL:
· Solid understanding of structural seismic systems such as moment & brace frames, wood and concrete shear walls, diaphragms, etc.
· Solid ability of reading and understanding of structural drawings as well as architectural, civil & MEP drawings.
· Strong ability to coordinate with other disciplines, follow through revisions and updates to construction documents throughout project duration for completion.
· Excellent understanding of structural vocabulary and structural verbal communication skills with ability to execute required assignments.
· Solid understanding of steel, concrete and wood framing, as well as masonry, precast, tilt up, post tension, metal studs, retaining walls, mat foundations, pile foundations, site work.
REVIT STRUCTURE (Abilities, Skills & Knowledge):
· Excellent 3D modeling abilities of all structural elements such as walls, beams, columns, floors, roofs, stairs, shafts, rebar, topography, etc.
· Excellent ability to work with linked arch’l, mech’l and civil models for the setup of backgrounds.
· Excellent ability and understanding the set-up plans, elevations, sections, details, legends, schedules and drafting view.
· Solid and advanced knowledge of intelligent annotations, dimensions, tags, keynotes, as well as project templates, view templates, object styles, line patterns, line weights, graphics overrides, view filters, phase settings, phase overrides, view range and more.
· Solid understanding of phasing, work sets, work sharing, central & local file relationship, annotation families, detail components and their families, 3D modeling families, texts, dimensioning and related formats.
· Excellent ability to set up a structural Revit project with proper coordinates, the setup of sheets with title blocks, all types of views.
· Solid understanding of copy monitoring such elements as levels and gridlines.
· Excellent understanding of Revit plotting and creation of PDF files.
· Intermediate understanding of architectural modeling including, but not limited to, doors, windows, railings, facias, etc.
· Advanced understanding of wastewater treatment facilities, such as underground concrete processing structures, steel platforms, steel framing for mech’l pipe support, mech’l tanks and support.
SOFTWARE
· AutoCAD (Version 12-20)
· Autodesk Revit (Version 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
· Blue Beam
· BIM360
· Microsoft Word/Outlook/Teams
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
WORKING WITH STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS & DESIGNERS
· Possess a clear understanding of engineering demands, requirements and requests for production of structural models and drawings.
· Solid ability to provide detailed & drafting views from hand and electronic markups/redlines.
· Solid understanding of Blue Beam software including studio environment.
· Able to work unsupervised and supervised to meet deadlines according to schedule of project demands.
· Able and responsible for updating revised linked Revit models used for backgrounds and follow up with coordination of changes.
· Excellent understanding of exporting Revit views to CAD formats.
· Able to help regarding and coordination of RFI’s.
· Able to use the company's Revit standards according to a manual. EDUCATION:
● Chatsworth High School, Chatsworth, CA.
Graduated with a High School Diploma
1991 - 1994
● Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA.
Completed 2 years of General Education
1995 - 1996
● O.R.T. Technical Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
Graduated with a certificate upon successful completion of a Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) course
1997
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