Chase Helgenlechner, P.E., M.Sc.

Experience

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  John Labib + Associates

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2012

  Structural Engineer

  - Completed design, architectural coordination, and finalization of construction documents for permit acquisition- Composed and published design calculations, responded to plan check comments, attended plan check meetings, reviewed shop drawings- Regularly spoke directly to clients and contractors- Frequently performed structural observations and provided RFI responses- Projects were custom residences up to 550 m², tenant improvements, seismic retrofits, and also some apartment complexes and commercial work- Performed nearly all drafting myself for my projects- Trained in Revit Structure to model residences up to 1.000 m² for architectural coordination and creation of construction documents Show less

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  Opus International Consultants

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Structural Engineer

  - Composition of Detailed Engineering Evaluation (DEE) reports for various commercial clients' earthquake-damaged structures- Carried out site reconnaissance, conducted comprehensive damage assessments and provided documentation, evaluated existing seismic capacity- Performed frequent inspections of foundation and lateral system construction for a new library and the retrofitting of two historic town halls

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  Kirk Roberts Consulting

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Structural Engineer

  - Construction document and structural calculation creation for several new custom residences and seismic retrofits- Design of foundations which can be leveled again after an earthquake- Routine structural observations and construction solutions

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  Performance Engineering

  Oct 2015 - May 2017

  Structural Engineer

  - Creation of complete construction documents and calculations packages - Tenant improvement and seismic upgrade projects as the only license holder for California, including site reconnaissance and observation visits- Provided preliminary design and nearly all detailed design and RFI responses for a five-story, 10.500 m² mixed-use apartment complex, comprised of four stories of timber framing supported by a composite podium slab with an above-ground storm shelter beneath

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Graduate Student / Part-time Student Worker
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  BeMo Tunnelling

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

  Structural Engineer

  - One year in the technical office working as designer / drafter of steel reinforcement for underground tunnel support and underpass structures- One year working as support in the preparation of quotations and cost estimates (bid writing) for BeMo's tendering efforts in the UK and development of documentation (Integrated Management System) required to obtain important certifications needed to win tenders there

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  InfPro IT Solutions GmbH

  Sept 2023 - now

  Business Analyst Project Lead

  - Orchestrate the implementation of a modern TDMS (transport/document management system) for freight-forwarding companies- Determine clients' needs and key processes in order to ensure production capability before Go-lives- Provide online and on-site software training and consulting for best practices- Maintain German-English translation database using python and SQL