Ehab Girgis, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Experience

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  Nile Engineering Consultant Office

  Mar 1995 - Dec 1996

  Junior Design Engineer

  As a junior engineer I was responsible for the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete buildings, which were mainly multi-storey residential buildings. Also responsible for rehabilitation analysis and design for existing buildings.

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  TEC. Consultant Engineering Office

  Jan 1997 - Aug 1998

  Design Engineer

  Responsible for the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures for residential and industrial projects with height of structures up to twelve-storey. And providing site visits to check concrete reinforcement as needed.

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  Orascom Construction Industries (OCI)

  Sept 1998 - Jun 2004

  Technical Office Engineer

  Responsible for:• Preparing erection, shop drawings, and bill of quantities for steel structures (Mainly industrial) using Strucad (3D modelling) and Autocad.• Design of steel structures and steel connections.• Checking shop drawings made by others.• Resolving technical problems.• Raising RFI’s to obtain technical clarification.Projects included:• Egyptian Cement Company (3 production lines).• Arab United Cement Company, Libya.• Algeria Cement Company, Algeria.• Suez Cement Company, Egypt.• Smart Village Pavilion, Egypt.• Nile City Hotel Project, Cairo. • Mobile Antenna towers. Show less

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  Consolidated Contractors International Company

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Structural Design Engineer

  Responsible for :• Design of steel structures according to AISC.• Design of reinforced concrete buildings according to ACI 318.• Preparing erection, shop drawings, and bill of quantities for steel structures using Strucad (3D modelling).• Supervising draftsmen and providing sketches to prepare the project drawings.Projects included:• LAM Field Developments, LAM 10 upgrades – extension to existing offshore structure. • Bahrain Arabian Petroleum Company (BAPCO)

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  O'Dwyer Steel Co.

  Sept 2005 - May 2007

  Structural Design Engineer & Steel Detailer

  Responsible for :• The structural analysis & design of steel structures and steel connections design.• Preparing erection, shop drawings, and bill of quantities for steel structures using Strucad (3D modelling).• Ensure structural steel details are safe, of high quality, cost effective.• Raise RFI’s to obtain technical clarification.• Providing site visits as needed to identify and assess client requirements.• Liaison with project managers. • Representing my company in meetings.Projects included:• Hotels (Grand Hotel Malahide, Dublin).• Multi-storey office blocks and apartments (Blanchardstown, Dublin).• Commercial developments (Shopping Centres, Stores, and Showrooms).• Industrial buildings and factories. Show less

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  Thomas Garland & Partners

  May 2007 - Oct 2008

  Senior Design Engineer

  Responsible for:• Performing the analysis and design of steel, concrete and wood structures for a wide range of projects for public and private sectors.• Rehabilitation design for existing buildings;• Providing guidance and technical assistance to junior engineers.• Supervising draftsmen to prepare drawings and project deliverables.• Attending design team meetings and client meetings.• Attending site meetings during construction stage.• Visiting site as needed to check concrete reinforcement.• Carrying out risk assessment for health and safety.Projects included:• Nenagh Secondary Schools, Tipperary, Ireland.• City East Retail Park, Limerick, Ireland.• Commercial / Office Development for Finn Homes, Annacoty, Limerick, Ireland.• Mixed Development at Greenhill Road, Limerick, Ireland• Thurles Presentation Secondary School, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Show less

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  TDS Industrial Services

  May 2009 - Oct 2010

  Design Engineer/Steel Detailer/Checker

  Responsible for:• Preparing erection, shop drawings, and bill of quantities for steel structures using Strucad.• Connections design.• Checking shop drawings made by others.• Coordinating with other designers/detailers when activities overlap.• Ensuring structural steel details are safe, of high quality, and cost effective.• Raising RFI’s to obtain technical clarification.Projects included:• PotashCorp – Red Product Expansion, Saskatchewan, SK, Canada.• Chemical Battalion Complex, Fort Lewis, Washington, USA.Accomplishments:• Projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Show less

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  Supreme Steel Ltd

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2011

  Senior Structural Engineer/Steel Detailer

  Responsible for:• Preparing erection, shop drawings, and material take off for steel structures by utilizing 3D modelling Software ( StruCad)• Ensuring structural steel details are safe, of high quality, and cost effective.• Coordinating with other designers/detailers when activities overlap.Projects included:• PotashCorp – Rocanville West, Saskatchewan, SK, Canada.

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  AMEC

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2015

  Senior Structural Engineer

  Responsible for:• The structural design and analysis of various steel structures such as pump houses, electrical houses and pipe racks.• Dynamic analysis and design of machine concrete foundations using STAAD and DYNA 5.• Design of deep / shallow foundation for various structures.• Developing innovative approaches for finite element analysis of different structural elements.• Providing guidance and technical assistance to junior & intermediate structural engineers within the team. • Overseeing designers and junior engineers during preparing project deliverables (Drawings, MTO’s, etc.)• Responding to RFI's rose by the contractors.• Reviewing connection design and shop drawings for steel structures.• Communicating with other disciplines to gather technical information required for design.• Interfacing with client when needed.Joined Construction Management Team in Edmonton module yard from Jan.2013 to Nov.2013 and my duties: • Provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of Construction Managers and Contractors and provides expertise for problem solving.• Monitor and inspect fabrication/construction operations to ensure compliance with design intent and project specifications.• Investigate and resolve engineering and technical related problems in a timely manner to support work schedule.• Maintain liaisons between the Contractor and home office engineering team.Projects included: • Kearl Oil Sands Project (Kearl Expansion Project - Hydro-transport Area) - Fort McMurray, AB, Canada.• Kearl Oil Sands Project (Kearl Expansion Project - OPP Area) - Fort McMurray, AB, Canada.• Kearl Oil Sands Project (Kearl Fine Tailing Project) - Fort McMurray, AB, Canada. Show less

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  G PLUS ENGINEERING SERVICES INC.

  Jan 2016 - now

  President / Principal Structural Engineer

  Responsible for:• Managing day to day business activities and communicating with clients.• The structural design and analysis of various steel, concrete and wood structures.• Project management and overseeing engineers and designers.• Lifting and transportation analysis for steel structures. • Dynamic analysis and design of machine concrete foundations using STAAD Pro and DYNA 5.• Design of deep / shallow foundation for various structures.• Steel connection design and preparing erection, shop drawings, and material take off for steel structures.• Reviewing and stamping shop drawings and connection design. Show less