Jodi Knorowski

Lead Structural Engineer & Competition Manager

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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About me
Senior Engineer I at WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Education
- Old Dominion University
  2006 - 2010
  Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Soccer (Captain 2009); Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity; Order of the Engineer, Engineering Ethics Society; Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society; Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society; Golden Key International Honor Society; Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society; Student Athletic Advisory Club; ODU Women's Club Soccer Minor: Engineering Management
- Old Dominion University
  2010 - 2012
  Master of Science (MS) Civil Engineering
  Research Topic: "Biaxial Bending and Lateral-Torsional Instability of Imperfect FRP I-beams Including Effects of Retrofitting"•Completed a theoretical and experimental study of the behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) I-beams susceptible to lateral-torsional instability or when subjected to biaxial bending•Conducted laboratory experiments subjecting I-beams to various static load cases. •Evaluated biaxial flexure and torsion differential equations to determine theoretical… Show more Research Topic: "Biaxial Bending and Lateral-Torsional Instability of Imperfect FRP I-beams Including Effects of Retrofitting"•Completed a theoretical and experimental study of the behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) I-beams susceptible to lateral-torsional instability or when subjected to biaxial bending•Conducted laboratory experiments subjecting I-beams to various static load cases. •Evaluated biaxial flexure and torsion differential equations to determine theoretical vertical deflection, lateral deflection, and rotation at the midspan of the I-beam•Evaluated the impacts of retrofitting the I-beam with Kevlar fabric along tensile flange Show less
Experience
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
  Apr 2010 - Oct 2011
  Lead Structural Engineer & Competition Manager
  •Worked with students and faculty from Old Dominion University and Hampton University to design and build a net-zero solar powered home for the Solar Decathlon 2011 sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy•Oversaw structural design and construction of the house, foundation, and exterior structures•Developed a Building Information Model of 1,000 sq. ft. house using AutoDesk Revit Structure•Developed Civil/Structural Drawing Sheets and Calculation Package stamped by a Professional Engineer. •Organized transportation of modular house between Washington, DC and Norfolk, VA.•Successfully developed and executed construction schedule during week-long assembly period at the competition site; Construction passed all inspections Show less
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
  May 2010 - Aug 2010
  Civil Engineering Intern
  • Performed static and dynamic analysis on equipment foundations and approved designs or recommended structural modifications as needed • Developed a written report for each analysis • Communicated with designers and other engineers regularly• Utilized RISA, FEMAP (Finite Element Analysis) programs, CATIA 3-D modeling, AutoCAD software, and Microsoft Office
- WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
  Apr 2013 - now
  - Senior Engineer I
    Mar 2021 - now
  - Project Engineer I
    Dec 2016 - Jan 2022
  - Staff Engineer II
    Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
Licenses & Certifications
- NFRC Certified Simulator
  National Fenestration Rating Council
  Apr 2017
- Professional Engineer
  NCEES
  Dec 2016
- WUFI Certificate of Completion
  Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  Mar 2016
Volunteer Experience
- Vice President of Alumnae Chapter
  Issued by Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on Jul 2016
  Associated with Jodi Knorowski
- General Advisor
  Issued by Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on Aug 2013
  Associated with Jodi Knorowski