Tim Graf

Experience

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  Degenkolb Engineers

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2013

  Project Engineer

  December 2009 – June 2013 - Portland, OR - New Technologies GroupMay 2007 – December 2009 - Los Angeles, CA February 2003 – May 2007 - San Francisco, CA • As an original member of the New Technologies Group (NTG): • Provided structural systems consulting, analysis consulting, and nonlinear analysis tool development • Distributed information on project–ready new technologies • Effectively communicated and presented new technologies or techniques to other engineers or clients verbally or in writing• Demonstrated proficiency in ASCE 7 for the design of new buildings, non–building structures, and nonstructural components employing both linear and nonlinear techniques• Applied ASCE 31 and ASCE 41 for the evaluation and retrofit design of existing buildings employing both linear and nonlinear techniques• Experienced in design with various construction materials; steel, reinforced concrete, wood and masonry; as well as design utilizing protective systems, particularly supplemental damping• Implemented building instrumentation systems for monitoring of building seismic performance and post-event response planning• Assisted in development of project proposals including scope, schedule, and budget• Developed construction documents including plans, elevations, and details.• Guided numerous projects through rigorous design review by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) for code compliance• Provided on–site construction administration while supplying practical and timely responses to contractor RFIs in the office and field• Led development of internal guidelines for linear and nonlinear analysis• Collaborated successfully on projects utilizing staff across Degenkolb offices• Received the CEO Circle Award (2004) and the Creativity and Innovation Award (2009) Show less

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  Portland State University

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Adjunct Professor

  Spring Term 2010, 2012• Taught CEE 537/637 – Earthquake Engineering; introduction to seismic design of structures

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  Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

  Aug 2013 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Senior Consulting Engineer

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2022