Robert Necessary

Detail-oriented Senior Structural Engineering Designer with 8+ years of experience supporting commercial building projects from concept through construction documentation. Skilled in preparing structural engineering drawings, coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, conducting site investigations, and developing construction documents for steel, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, timber, and masonry structures. Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD with strong knowledge of building codes, construction practices, and commercial project delivery.

Experienced collaborating with architects, civil engineers, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineers, contractors, and project managers to deliver high-quality, code-compliant engineering solutions while ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Senior Structural Engineering Designer at SYNFINI CAPITAL L.L.C. (2023-01 – 2026-05)

• Lead structural design and drafting for commercial retail, restaurant, grocery, financial, and mixed-use building projects.
• Produce complete structural construction documents using Revit.
• Design structural systems utilizing structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, and pre-stressed concrete.
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, and project managers throughout all project phases.
• Conduct field investigations and existing-condition assessments.
• Review project specifications and ensure compliance with applicable building codes.
• Prepare structural details, framing plans, foundation plans, schedules, and engineering reports.
• Respond to RFIs, prepare addenda, and support construction-phase revisions.
• Assist project managers with project scheduling and budget tracking.
• Mentor junior designers on drafting standards and Revit best practices.

Structural Engineering Designer at JLA DESIGN (2020-06 – 2022-12)

• Developed structural construction documents for commercial buildings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Assisted licensed structural engineers with structural calculations and design development.
• Prepared foundation plans, framing layouts, structural sections, and detailed drawings.
• Coordinated structural models with architectural and MEP disciplines to resolve design conflicts.
• Participated in site visits and documented existing conditions.
• Assisted with permit submissions and municipal review comments.
• Supported construction administration activities including submittal reviews and RFI responses.
• Maintained project documentation and drawing revisions throughout design development.

Structural Design Engineer at CAPITAL METAL SUPPLY (2017-08 – 2020-05)

• Assisted in the structural design of retail centers, restaurants, office buildings, and convenience stores.
• Produced detailed structural drawings for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber construction.
• Prepared engineering reports and feasibility studies.
• Coordinated project deliverables with architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Reviewed architectural drawings for structural compatibility.
• Supported construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and responding to contractor inquiries.
• Maintained project schedules and document quality standards.

Junior Structural Designer at UPPTEAM (2015-07 – 2017-07)

• Assisted senior engineers with structural drafting and project documentation.
• Prepared foundation layouts, framing plans, schedules, and structural details.
• Updated drawings based on engineering markups and field observations.
• Performed site measurements and documented existing structural conditions.
• Organized project files and maintained CAD/Revit standards.
• Assisted with engineering reports and permit documentation.
• Coordinated revisions among structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.

Bachelor in Civil Engineering – University of Tennessee - Knoxville (2011-09 – 2015-05)