Frank Hochstenbach

Experience

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  Dillon Consulting Limited

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Engineering Designer / Student

  Starting as a Summer Student, then part time while attending University and under various contracts after graduation. Assisted in Detail Design for highway expansion projects using Highway Design System Software, inspected bridges and performed field survey work.

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  RWDI

  Jan 2002 - May 2008

  Supervised and conducted complex snow loading wind tunnel studies and numerical assessments, using finite area element modeling and building code guidelines.Served as Expert Witness for a roof collapse investigation.Conducted forensic engineering studies on roof collapse investigations. Designed, proposed and managed budget and schedule for over 240 wind tunnel studies and numerical assessments.Consulted with architects and structural engineers to find solutions to their wind and snow-related design concerns.

  • Specialist / Senior Engineer / Engineer

    Jan 1997 - May 2008

  • Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

    Jan 2002 - May 2007
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  Ontario Ministry of Transportation

  May 2008 - now

  Oversee the planning, design and delivery of complex highway rehabilitation projects. Also liaise with other ministry departments, senior management, external consultants, municipalities, other agencies and the public to deliver projects on budget and on schedule. Oversee the planning, design and delivery of highway rehabilitation projects of medium complexity. Also liaise with other ministry departments, senior management, external consultants, municipalities, other agencies and the public to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.

  • Area Manager, Highway Engineering

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Area Manager, Highway Engineering

    Mar 2018 - now

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Jun 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Project Engineer

    May 2008 - Jun 2015