3 years

WORK EXPERIENCE

2011-now
Junior Structural Engineer
Structural Engineering Office SIA HND Grupa.

▪ Calculation of reinforced concrete, steel and timber members according to the Eurocodes and the relevant Latvian building codes.
▪ Determination of loads according to the Eurocodes and the relevant Latvian building codes, loads calculations, determining the relevant code combination.
▪ Creating structural schemes for family houses and mid-size buildings.
▪ Geotechnical calculations according to the Latvian building codes.
▪ Preliminary sizing of structural members.
▪ Office drawing template creation and updating.
▪ Supervision and task assignments for trainee (student internship)
▪ Communication with construction managers and people involved in construction projects.
▪ Significant projects:
-) ‘State Revenue Service Building’ – re-calculation of reinforced concrete slabs, 1 Talejas Street, Riga (The concrete frame construction is expected to be completed by April 1, 2013);
-) ‘Mall’, 6A Dzelzavas Street, Riga
(The steel and precast concrete structure is expected to be opened by April 15, 2013)
-) ‘Three Multi-storey Residential Buildings. Commercial and service building’, 36 Kaivas Street, Riga
-) ‘Four Residential Buildings’, 26 Dzintaru Ave, Jurmala.
Business or sector: Construction, structural engineering

2009-2011
Architectural Assistant
Architectural Office SIA SINTIJA VAIVADE_ARHITEKTE

▪ Preparing the architectural project documentation with the guidance of the Chief Architect’s (hand-made drawings)
▪ Considering all the relevant building code requirements and the integration of these requirements within a project.
▪ Structural calculations of a family house building under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
▪ Creating 3D building models and presentation sketches (software Revit Architecture).
▪ Presenting the clients with architectural solutions. Communicating with clients during the design process.
▪ Acting as a trustee and representing clients before the state agencies. Coordinating and cooperating with construction boards and other relevant institutions.
▪ Significant projects:
-) ‘The student corporation ‘Talavija’ convent house reconstruction’, 28 Lāčplēša Street, Riga;
-) “Family house”, 3 Caunes Street, Riga
-) “Lielupe Tennis Centre – reconstruction proposal”, Jūrmala
-) “Restaurant “Line 36” - the proposal for the new catering complex, 36. Line, Jūrmala.
Business or sector: Construction, architecture, structural engineering

2009-2011
Drafter, Customer Representative
Several contract works for the construction company SIA Anzāģe, 50 Rīgas Street, Salaspils, Latvia

▪ Drafting and preparing documentation for the office renovation projects
▪ Contacting and coordinating with the construction boards and other relevant institutions. Preparing architectural documentation according to the building codes and the relevant institution requirements.
▪ Measurement of existing buildings
▪ Significant projects:
-) SIA ‘Lattelecom’ office renovation in Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja, Gulbene, Ludza;
-) A/S ‘Citadele bank’ office renovation in Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava.

2008-2009
Architectural Technician
Working for an architectural private practice of Dace Lukšēvica,
Part time job.

▪ Planning and drafting family house projects
▪ Considering all the relevant building code requirements
▪ Significant projects:
-) ‘Family house reconstruction’, 83 Atlantijas Street, Jēkabpils;
-) ‘Family house reconstruction’, 12 Filozofu Street, Jēkabpils;
Business or sector: Construction, architecture

Summer of 2007
Drafter
Komunālprojekts A/S, Jēkabpils branch, 2d Brīvības Street, Jēkabpils, Latvia

▪ Work under the supervision of the chief structural engineer
▪ Drafting renovation projects – structural and architectural parts of projects
▪ Measurement of existing buildings
▪ Significant projects:
-) ‘Jēkabpils Social Services building reconstruction”;
-) ‘Salaspils Town hall reconstruction’