Carlos Córdova

Carlos Córdova

Structural Engineer, specialist in road infrastructure

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Civil Engineer | Engineering Manager | Scrum Master | Project Manager | Developer and Innovator | Professor | Writer

  • Education

    • Tokyo International Center - Japón

      2006 - 2006
      Comprehensive Bridge Engineering Bridge Engineering

      Postgraduate course on the design and construction of bridges. We had the opportunity to attend classes where teachers taught the main considerations that must be taken for the design of various types of bridges (hanging, trussed, arched, etc.). Also, we had the opportunity to make inspection trips to several bridges under construction and in service.

    • National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering - Taiwán

      2005 - 2005
      Seismic Design of Structures Seismic Design

      Postgraduate Course on seismic design of structures.

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      1995 - 1997
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Civil Engineering 4.0/4.0
    • Escuela Militar de Ingeniería

      1986 - 1991
      Civil Engineer Civil Engineering

      Graduated with honors and Valedictorian.

  • Experience

    • Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras

      Jun 2002 - Feb 2008
      Structural Engineer, specialist in road infrastructure

      Structural Engineer, specialist in road infrastructure, of the Construction Management.Participation in more than 20 projects of road infrastructure, performing the following tasks:• Technical evaluation of existing bridges• Design of new bridges and structures• Project management• Review of calculation reports• Preparation of technical specifications• Review of metric calculations• Reporting and monitoring the construction of the bridges• Technical inspection of projects under construction• Study on pathology and repair of bridges Show less

    • Apia XXI

      Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
      Head of Area - Structures and Civil Works

      Responsible for the design and calculation of reinforced concrete, prestressed and steel structures for different multidisciplinary projects, among which the following stand out:• Detailed engineering of the hazardous waste building and the cogeneration building of the “Aguas del Trebal” water treatment plant.• Detailed engineering of all bridges of the road 160 between Concepción – Lebu, Chile.• Study for the routine maintenance of 80 bridges in the fundamental road network of Bolivia.• Detailed engineering for the rehabilitation and reinforcement of 14 bridges for the Railway Network of the Chilean State Railways.• Detailed engineering of bridges, culverts and sewers for the concession of several sections of the road Nº 4 of Peruvian road network.• Detailed engineering for Alternatives T2-A and 2-B T Concession of Route 60 CH, Section 2; End of Variant Los Andes - Panquehue, V Region, Chile.• Consulting during the construction of Monte Redondo wind farm for Monte Redondo Wind S.A., Chile.• Detailed engineering of Mendicouague, a three level underground parking in the city of Santander, Spain.• Engineering review of the project called "First bridge design program for the road network" in the departments of Potosi, Oruro, La Paz and Chuquisaca, Bolivia. Show less

    • Universidad Santiago de Chile USACH

      Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
      Associate professor

      Associate professor for the following courses: Design of Concrete Structures and Seismic Engineering.Tutor professor for the preparation of the degree thesis,

    • Dessau

      Jul 2011 - Jan 2014
      Leader of Discipline – Structures, Civil Works and Architecture

      Management, administration, planning and supervision of energy projects such as wind farms, solar farms, power stations, substations, high voltage lines and infrastructure projects.• Basic engineering of the following underground powerhouses: Cuervo (550 MW), Blanco (360 MW) and Cóndor (50 MW).• Detailed engineering of the Hydroelectric Plants: Hierros II (5.1 MW) and Tunel Melado (3 MW).• Basic engineering of Llay Llay wind farm (56 MW) and Phase 1 of Lebu wind farm (260 MW). In these projects we performed topography, soil mechanics, transportation routes, effects of shadow flicker, design of roads, platforms and the foundations of wind turbines were made. Also, the architectural and structural design of control rooms, rehabilitation of roads, slope stability and others studies.• Basic engineering of the transmission line from Pehuén Substation to South Charrúa Substation.• Planning Raqui wind farm (123 MW) and Arauco (117 MW) projects. Show less

    • TRACTEBEL - ENGIE GROUP

      Feb 2014 - Sept 2016
      Leader of Discipline - Structures, Civil Works and Architecture

      Participation in the following hydroelectric projects, industrial, transmission lines and substations:• Detailed engineering of the Hydropower Plants Alfalfal II (275 MW) and Las Lajas (256 MW) located in the Cajon del Maipo. It was performed the design the concrete structures of both caves and their respective side works as a Mufas's yard, frame lines and GIS substation.• Owner's engineering of 500kV transmission line belonging to the project "Transmission System 500 kV Mejillones - Cardones" owned by TEN, which develops between the regions of Antofagasta and Atacama.• Detailed Engineering "New Warehouse Storage Concentrate" which is located in the Puchuncaví in the Valparaiso region of Chile.• Basic engineering of additional buildings for the Cochrane Central located in the town of Mejillones in Chile's Region II.• Modifications to the projects of the fixed barrier, mobile barrier and powerhouse of Rucalhue hydroelectric plant, located in the eastern basin of the Bio-Bio River in the mountain skirts 145 km South East of the city of Concepcion in the VIII region of Chile.• Detailed Engineering of the expansion of the manufacturing plant of OSB owned by Louisiana Pacific located in Panguipulli, XIV region of Chile.• Detailed engineering of the foundations for the transmission line, frame line, bar frame and other structures included in the expansion of Alfalfal I Substation. Show less

    • Inprolec S.A.

      Oct 2016 - now
      Head of Structures and Civil Works

      Leader of the engineering teams responsible for the design and calculation of structures in reinforced concrete, masonry and steel. In addition to civil works projects such as roads, earthworks, platform design, soil stabilization, etc.Development of Detailed Engineering and support during the construction of the following projects:• Construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the 2x220kV TL and Substations that are part of the Collahuasi desalination plant project in the Tarapacá region, Chile.• Expansion of the El Abra Substation and Interconnection of the Ckani Wind Farm in the Antofagasta region, Chile.• Booster S/E, High Voltage Line and interconnection panel of the Sol de Lila photovoltaic project in the Antofagasta region, Chile.• Extensions of the S/E Punta Colorada, Maitencillo and Pan de Azúcar in the regions of Coquimbo and Atacama, Chile.• S/E Nueva Tuniche and TL 2x220kV Candelaria – Nueva Tuniche, New Transformer Yard of the S/E Punta de Cortés, Extension TL 2x220kV Punta de Cortés-Tuniche, Extension S/E Punta de Cortés and Extension S/E Candelaria 220kV in O'Higgins region, Chile.• Structures of the Guatacondo Tunnel and 122 km of 2x220kV TL of the QB2 project in the Tarapacá region, Chile.• Expansion of the Plantas S/E and Cardones S/E in the Atacama region, Chile.• Ciruelos S/E in the Los Ríos region, Chile.• Expansion of the Los Guindos Phase II Thermoelectric Power Plant in the Biobío region, Chile.• Nueva Charrúa Substation with 500kV and 220kV Yards and 2x220kV S/E Nueva Charrúa – S/E Charrúa TL in the Biobío region, Chile. Show less

    • Andrés Bello University

      Aug 2017 - now
      Associate Professor

      Associate professor of the reinforced concrete course.Tutor professor for the preparation of the degree thesis.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to Project Management

      EdX
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    • Caer o No caer. El secreto de las estructuras

      EdX
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    • The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges

      EdX
    • The Science of Happiness

      EdX
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    • Working in Teams: A Practical Guide

      EdX
    • Professional Scrum Master I

      Scrum.org
      Dec 2020
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    • Formación y Certificación como Coach de Empresas

      Empower-Latam
      Dec 2020
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    • Inclusive Leadership Training: Becoming a Successful Leader

      EdX
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    • The Art of Structural Engineering: Vaults

      EdX
      Apr 2019
    • Introduction to People Management

      EdX
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Carlos Córdova
      Best employee of the year Apia XXI IAC SA 2009 Reconocimiento y distinción como mejor empleado del año
    • Awarded to Carlos Córdova
      Special Distinction for the 2nd edition of the book "Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures"​ - Univalle, Bolivia Universidad Privada del Valle 2004 Placa de distinción especial por la 2da edición del libro "Diseño de Estructuras de Hormigón Armado"
    • Awarded to Carlos Córdova
      Excellent academic performance Universidad Privada del Valle 2001 Placa de reconocimiento por un excelente desempeño académico
    • Awarded to Carlos Córdova
      Best graduate award of the Military School of Engineering, Promotion XXXIII Command of the Armed Forces of La Paz, Bolivia 1990 Placa de premio por haber sido el graduado de honor de la Escuela Militar de Ingeniería, Promoción XXXIII
    • Awarded to Carlos Córdova
      Best student award of the Military School of Engineering Bolivian Association of Military Engineers of La Paz, Bolivia 1990 Placa de reconocimiento por haber obtenido el primer puesto de la promoción de la Escuela Militar de Ingeniería