Ray C.

I am a Civil Engineer focused on Structural and Hydraulic Engineering, with international experience in engineering design, CAD drafting, technical documentation, and construction projects across South America, the United States, and Central America.

My professional background includes structural steel and reinforced concrete structures, foundations, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, residential construction, and water supply systems.

I provide professional services in:

Structural CAD Drafting: 2D and 3D drawings, structural layouts, sections, elevations, and construction details.

Steel Detailing and Shop Drawings: Fabrication and erection drawings, connection details, and technical documentation.

Structural Engineering Support: Structural analysis, design assistance, foundation calculations, and technical reviews.

Hydraulic Engineering: Water supply system design and technical documentation.

Material Takeoffs (MTO/QTO): Quantity calculations, material lists, and bills of materials.

Drawing Review: Coordination and verification of structural drawings against architectural and other project documents.

Design Codes and Standards

Professional experience working with international and regional codes and standards, including:

AISC 360: Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

AISC 341: Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings.

AISI: North American standards for cold-formed steel structures.

ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.

IBC: International Building Code.

ACI 318: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

Eurocodes: European structural design standards.

NCh: Chilean technical standards.

COVENIN: Venezuelan technical standards.

Software: AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, STAAD Foundation, CSI SAFE, and Microsoft Excel.

Measurement Systems: Proficient in both Metric (SI) and Imperial units.

Languages: Spanish and English.

I combine engineering knowledge with practical experience in fabrication, construction, and project documentation. I am committed to technical accuracy, clear communication, and delivering reliable work that meets project requirements and deadlines.

I look forward to supporting your next engineering or CAD project.