Robbie Nelson

Robbie Nelson

Applications Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attended Heriot-Watt University

  • Education

    • Heriot-Watt University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Heriot-Watt University Rugby Football Club Graduated from Heriot-Watt University with an Bachelors (Ordinary) Degree in civil engineering. Over the course of my time at university I had the opportunity to cover a wide range of topics and specialties in the field of civil engineering. I developed a strong interest in structural design and pride myself on completing high quality work up to a professional standard. I am also very interested in renewable energy and increasing efficiency. Topics covered include: Design of concrete… Show more Graduated from Heriot-Watt University with an Bachelors (Ordinary) Degree in civil engineering. Over the course of my time at university I had the opportunity to cover a wide range of topics and specialties in the field of civil engineering. I developed a strong interest in structural design and pride myself on completing high quality work up to a professional standard. I am also very interested in renewable energy and increasing efficiency. Topics covered include: Design of concrete elements, design of steel elements, environmental engineering, hydraulics & hydrology, transport engineering, indeterminate structures, determinate structures, mechanics, engineering mathematics, geology & soil mechanics and geotechnics. Show less

  • Experience

    • Limpet Technology

      Jul 2015 - May 2016
      Applications Engineer

      As a member of a small engineering team I developed my ability as a team player in a tight-knit company whilst also being confident in working independently. I have the ability to undertake a large workload and work on several projects simultaneously.Main roles included: • Completing site visits to establish appropriate installation solutions.• Generating detailed technical reports from site surveys and customer specifications. • Generating drawings for manufacture to produce client quotes.• Creation of engineering documents for both internal and external use. • Designing and evaluating potential designs using fundamental structural calculations and computer analysis.• Supplier and customer liaison to ensure DFM and project delivery.• Completing first article inspections and liaising with manufacturers where necessary. • Modelling of parts and assemblies and production of detailed and exploded view drawings.• Carrying out installation activities on site including service and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and software aspects of product.• Development and maintenance of both existing and new products to increase engineering proficiency.Gained experience in:• Experience in 3D solid modelling and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.• Experience in Linear Elastic Finite Element Analysis (FEA). • Good written and presentation skills.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.• Experience in use of workshop tools and equipment.• Experience of working at height.• Electro-mechanical assembly.• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.• Ability to use mechanical test and measurement equipment.• Stock checking – booking in/booking out material.• Ability to provide practical solutions to technical problems.• Knowledge and appreciation of standard manufacturing techniques.• Applying practical engineering knowledge. Show less

    • SLR Consulting

      Oct 2016 - Oct 2019
      Civil Engineer

      As a project engineer within the civil and structural engineering team for a global environmental consultancy I have primarily gained experience within the waste industry, earthworks and general civil engineering. Involved in projects both at the pre and post-construction phase and assisted with production of designs and drawings, tender process and reporting. Gained substantial site experience providing technical advice during construction works, managing testing of materials, site investigation and promoting best practice in relation to health and safety. Show less

    • Sherocon Building and Project Management

      May 2021 - now
      Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SHEA Waste and Resource Management

      SWITCH Forum
      Dec 2018
    • Non-Licensable (Asbestos) Work for Land Professionals

      CL:AIRE
      Jul 2019
    • GWO Sea Survival

      GLOBAL WIND ORGANISATION LTD
      Nov 2015
    • HSE Avoiding Danger from Underground Services - Cable Avoidance Tools (CAT) and Signal Generators Genny)

      Health and Safety Executive
      Dec 2017
    • Marine Safety Training for RUK

      RenewableUK
      Nov 2015
    • Working at Height & Rescue Training - Wind Turbines

      RenewableUK
      Aug 2015