Joshua Brown

Experience

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  Heidt and Associates, Inc.

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Construction Surveyor

  Analyzed land and terrain to ensure safety and construction progress.Employed advanced GPS equipment to establish grades, elevations, and reference points for construction.Executed rigorous surveying tasks while in harsh environment and weather conditions.Conducted land surveying to collect data using predetermined benchmarks.Established on-site property boundaries for other professionals and legal use.Collaborated with other teams and surveyors to maximize efficiency and develop skills from more experienced surveyors. Show less

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  Big Easy Services, LLC

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Plumber Assistant

  Set concrete foundation for over-sized vehicle use and heavy machinery transport. Operated construction equipment without accident in construction zone.Determined on site design when installing new drainage piping where previous system was crushed by lighting structure's concrete base.Installed new fire hydrant and water line for U.S. Naval base from existing city water line.Performed back-filling under concrete slabs for existing facility structures after installation of plumbing systems.Demolished and reconstructed housing and plumbing systems in various residential locations. Show less

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  LSU AgCenter

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Student Intern, Energy Efficiency and Disaster Mitigation Construction

  Acted as project manager for interior and exterior maintenance projects to demonstration home.Received Lead Certified Renovator recognition, through the National Center for Healthy Housing.Conducted numerous tours for adult and student visitors, demonstrating the features and above-code construction techniques of LaHouse.Established an evolving knowledge of sustainable and healthy home styles as well as advanced residential construction techniques.Utilized engineering and craftsman skills to construct and finish LaHouse mobile display. Show less

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  DP Engineering

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2017

  Prepared and reviewed design change packages, drawings, specifications, calculations, and bill of materials in accordance with client practices, procedures, and specifications. Utilized computer software packages and nuclear software packages to analyze structures, supports, and plant systems. Communicate, coordinate, and interface with equipment vendors and client companies to optimize labor force and equipment as well as assure the proper standards, procedures, and specifications are followed. Daily use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access, and Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Show less

  • Civil Structural Engineer

    Aug 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Engineering Intern

    Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
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  S.J. Louis Construction, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  Project Engineer

  Responsible for completing construction and engineering projects by organizing and developing project objectives while reviewing project specifications and plans. Creation and maintenance of project schedules and project financials. Management of project process including procurement of deliverables, client communications, and field crew coordination. Provide internal daily project, field crew, and equipment status reports. Create and coordinate with contractors and sub-contractors for project objectives. Show less

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  LJA Rail Services

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

  Project Engineer

  Performed analysis of current operating conditions for new construction, design of track alignments and structures, and creation of plan and profiles sets for designed tracks. Oversaw construction of new track components and structural members within existing client-owner right-of-ways and property. Developed knowledge for application of client track standards and AREMA guidelines. Completed reviews for quality control of design plans for delivery to clients.- Lead Project Engineer for design of industrial track and train yard storage for large construction supply facility crossing a major highway into wetland property leaving limited area for viable construction.- Responsible for design of track road crossings, private access road layouts, evaluating piping design, and producing quantities for construction of an accelerated design-build project.- Analyzed existing subdivision track charts and added new tracks by compiling them into a systems overview allowing the operations department to plan future expansion and operations of track. Show less

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  Synspective Inc.

  May 2021 - Nov 2022

  Engineering Consultant

  Expanded current SaaS InSAR product offerings and capabilities with software engineering team and sales rep personnel. Collaborate with sales team to understand customer requirements and provide sales support and InSAR satellite mapping technical knowledge.Develop technical presentations that demonstrate products or services to prospective customers.Convey technical concepts and product features to potential customers in a relatable, easy-to-understand way.

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  Grindley Williams Engineering

  Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

  Professional Engineer
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  Newlines land Consultants

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior Professional Engineer