Jennifer Walz, PE, SE

Jennifer Walz, PE, SE

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Structural Engineer at State of South Dakota

  • Education

    • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

      2004 - 2009
      BS Applied and Computational Mathematics
    • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

      2004 - 2008
      BS Civil Engineering
    • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

      2009 - 2011
      MS Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)

      Thesis: "Section Characterization of Wide-Flange Steel Sections Subjected to Combined Thermal and Mechanical Loading"

  • Experience

    • Walmart

      Jul 2003 - Mar 2009
      Sales Associate
    • Ferber Engineering Company

      May 2006 - Feb 2007
      Engineering Intern

      Worked on a survey crew for the Rapid City Utility Master Plan Phase II. Also helped with creating a digital inventory of the City of Rapid City archive plans.

    • Engineering Services, Public Works Department, City of Rapid City, SD

      Apr 2007 - Jan 2009
      Engineering Intern

      Primarily determined benefiting areas for utility construction fees and prepared resolutions and supporting documents for council. Developed a database program to automate engineering estimates based on recent bid tabs. Also maintained CIP plans/maps, ADA compliance reports, and Bid Tab evaluations.

    • VAA, LLC (Van Sickle, Allen)

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2017
      Structural Engineer

      Design engineer for a wide range of structures in government, retail, multi-family residential, senior care, industrial, and agricultural sectors with experience in working for owners, architects, and contractors.Structural observer and construction administrator for government, multi-family residential and senior care sectors.Project manager, coordinator, and specifier for government, retail, and multi-family residential sectors.Reviewer for engineered lift plans (mobile cranes) for safety and stability of wind energy, solar energy, and general construction applications.Author and manager for company master Structural Notes and Special Inspection Program.Coordinator of continuing education events for office design professionals.Recruiter of interns, recent graduates, and professionals. Show less

    • State of South Dakota

      Jun 2017 - now

      Bureau of Administration - Office of the State Engineer.

      • Senior Engineer

        Jan 2021 - now
      • Engineer III

        Jun 2017 - Jan 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PE

      Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
    • NICP CPD Certificate and Badge

      NICP, Inc. - National Institute of Crime Prevention
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate