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Projects include new and remodel residential, new and remodel commercial, tenant improvements, retaining structures, plan review, and unreinforced masonry retrofit. Utilization of unique engineering solutions to accommodate architectural design features with cost effectiveness and ability to install always in mind. Experienced with designing on a fast track schedule. Consultation with the in house architect early in the design phase regarding requirements of structural design for economical solutions. In addition to engineering design, other duties include field observation, proposal writing, in house plan review and coordination, writing of reports and correspondence, supervision of drafting personnel, continuing education of basic engineering for drafting staff, field administration, coordination between building owner, contractor, and building officials, and all phases of business management, organization and marketing.

CET is an emergency response and remedial construction firm that had contracts with the EPA for removal and management of hazardous materials. Work included engineering temporary and permanent structures for the removal of contaminated materials. Types of structures designed included earth embankment shoring systems, bracing for the controlled demolition of buildings containing hazardous materials, in-situ soils containment of contaminated material that could not be removed, retaining structures, permanent buildings, and landscape plans and surveys for removal of contaminated soil in residential areas. Engineering was not confined to the office and required significant on site work involving frequent design or method modifications or additions to meet the needs of emergency response conditions. Additional duties involved education and coordination between the contractor, subcontractors, EPA, local governmental agencies, owners, and the public. Special training included 40 hour hazardous material certification and renewals and CPR.

Structural design of residential and commercial buildings and supervision of project drafting personnel. Coordinated between owners, architects, contractors, and building officials. Also worked on unreinforced masonry retrofits, designed structures for the removal of hazardous waste material, performed plan reviews for city agencies, building observation of existing structures for purchase, and cost estimates. Materials frequently worked with included wood, concrete, steel, and masonry.

Structural engineering specializing in earth embankment shoring and underpinning. Shoring systems were typically steel soldier beams, wood lagging, and tie-back anchors. Excavations typically ranged from 20' to 85' of depth. Other work was the retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings for earthquake mitigation, design of new low rise structures, conventional retaining walls. In addition to design functions, responsibilities were management of projects, coordination with other team members, development of engineering calculations, submittal and follow up with city building departments, and periodic field observations.

Structural Engineers Association of Washington

Nelson & McClure, PLLC was formerly McClure, PLLC.

Nelson & McClure, PLLC specializes in Structural Engineering, Foundation Engineering, and Forensic Engineering in the fields of Structural Engineering, Construction Administration, some areas of Geotechnical Engineering, and some areas of Building Envelope Failure. Projects have included failure analysis of buildings, retaining walls, other structures, building envelopes, roofing, and slopes, and construction administration problems. Responsibilities include field and document investigation, plus preparation of reports and some cost estimates. Ultimately, the firm provides expert testimony at depositions, mediations, and/or trials. A listing of exemplar projects is available.

Other work has included writing and grading the Structural Engineers’ Examination, Part III and occasional Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

investigations and recommendations regarding the qualifications and performance of Engineers in the fields of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering.

University & Dean of the School of Engineering (June 2005 to January 1, 2009). Taught various undergraduate engineering classes including the Senior Capstone Design classes. Had administrative oversight of the School of Engineering including budget, employment, et cetera.

Responsibilities included overall administration of the company and supervision of all engineers. During this period, the company provided design and project management services for residential structures (houses, apartments, hotels, et cetera), bridges, break waters, piers, offices, retail space, and warehouses. I supervised and performed design in wood, masonry, steel, concrete, and various other materials. Projects project construction budgets ranged from a few thousand dollars to more than 31-million dollars. During this period I acted as the prime professional on multi-disciplinary teams. Projects included reroofing, warehouses, cross docks, and major renovations and remodel work ranging in project cost from $100,000 to $31,000,000.

Served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, and Dean of the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering. Classes taught included: structural analysis (both classical and computer aided); structural design in timber, concrete, prestressed concrete, and steel; foundation design; and soil mechanics. During this period, I worked summers for the Washington State Department of Transportation as a Senior Bridge Engineer. Work included the design of new and remodeled bridge and highway structures made of steel, concrete, timber, and other materials. I developed the Washington State standards for retaining walls; this standard (in modified form) is still in use.

American Institute of Steel Construction

American Society of Civil Engineers – member & past director of Southwest Section

American Wood Council

Structural Engineers Association of Washington — past president state and local chapters

Washington Association of Building Officials