Lekesh Verma

Experienced in residential wood framing and engineered wood product (EWP) design including multi-ply LVL beams, built-up wood columns, LVL columns, glulam beams, steel beams, and engineered floor/roof support systems in accordance with CSA O86, CSA S16, and Ontario Building Code. Highly proficient in Revit and AutoCAD with extensive experience preparing residential structural framing layouts and specifications, engineered wood framing details, section details, and full permit/construction drawing packages. Experienced in engineered wood beam sizing using CWC WoodWorks and structural analysis using Tekla Tedds, with strong ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings and visualize framing layouts and structural load paths.

Self-motivated and detail-oriented designer with extensive experience coordinating with engineers, contractors, builders, and production teams to prepare practical and permit-ready residential structural drawing packages while addressing site conditions and construction challenges.

Residential Structural Designer & Revit Drafter - Quintic Engineering Inc. - Brampton, ON

(2020-09)

• Designed multi-ply LVL beams, built-up wood columns, LVL columns, glulam beams, and engineered wood floor and roof framing systems for residential new builds, load-bearing wall removals, additions and structural alteration projects using CWC WoodWorks, CWC WoodWorks Connections, and Mathcad in accordance with CSA O86 and the Ontario Building Code.
• Designed and analyzed notched LVL beam conditions to accommodate mechanical duct penetrations while supporting concentrated point loads above, ensuring compliance with CSA O86 design requirements, engineered wood manufacturer limitations, and structural load path considerations.
• Performed structural analysis and design of conventional A-frame roof systems for residential additions and alteration projects using engineering calculations and custom-developed Mathcad sheets.
• Designed ridge beams and engineered wood roof support systems including rafters, ridges, and collar ties for vaulted ceiling structures considering snow, dead, live, and uplift wind loads.
• Designed long-span multi-ply LVL flush beams spanning up to 26 feet to create open-concept residential floor layouts while considering gravity loads, deflection limits, bearing requirements, and constructability.
• Coordinated with engineers, contractors, framers, and production teams to revise framing layouts and resolve site conditions, framing conflicts, and construction challenges during construction.

AutoCAD Drafter & Structural Designer - Verti-Crete of Toronto - Bolton, ON

(2018-05 - 2020-09)

• Prepared structural shop drawings and construction documents in AutoCAD for precast concrete retaining walls and structural noise barrier projects.
• Assisted estimators with material quantity takeoffs, drawing reviews, and bid preparation.
• Performed structural analysis and design of segmental retaining walls using SRWall in accordance with NCMA design guidelines and project requirements.
• Reviewed architectural drawings and coordinated structural layouts to optimize material usage, reduce construction waste, and support efficient fabrication and permit approvals.

Computer-Assisted Design and Drafting Technologist - MEM Engineering Inc. - Mississauga, ON

(2016-01 - 2018-05)

• Transferred field measurements and site information into as-built residential drawings to develop architectural permit drawings for municipal approvals.
• Prepared as-built drawings and maintained accurate design documentation of over 20 projects in accordance with company documentation and archiving standards.

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis-Timber Design) - University of Waterloo (2019-09 - 2021-10)

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering - Ryerson University (2011-09 - 2015-04)