#ProfessionalEngineersDay! Dragados Flatiron Joint Venture proudly recognizes the contributions of our esteemed Professional Engineers.
Roberto Kuchkarian, P.E., is the Assistant Design Manager for DFJV on the California High-Speed Rail project. With over 20 years of experience, he coordinates construction submittals and design changes.
His typical day involves reviewing technical documents and managing urgent on-site adaptation requests. Roberto tackles challenges and deviations from plan drawings, working closely with his team to find quick solutions. He collaborates with various engineering disciplines, from railways to structures, ensuring efficient communication between the Engineer of Record and project teams. Roberto values the dynamic environment, and the lasting friendships formed at DFJV.
Thaddeus Van Essendelft, P.E., is a Project Engineer for DFJV on the California High-Speed Rail project. He has been with DFJV for six years.
Each day varies depending on the current construction tasks. On some occasions, his day begins at midnight at a concrete pour. Generally, he oversees the construction of overpass bridges, which involves scheduling, cost monitoring, ordering materials, coordinating equipment requirements, and ensuring both quality and safety. Additionally, he also developed lift plans for our cranes and formwork and falsework drawings.
Managing daily urgent tasks while planning work months in advance is a constant balancing act. What Thaddeus finds most rewarding is collaborating with DFJV field crews, from whom he learns something new each day. His advice to aspiring Professional Engineers (P.E.) is to surround yourself with people who know more than you and don’t be afraid to take the PE exam. The hardest part is starting the process.
If you are interested in joining the DFJV team, visit our website www.dfcp23.com.
#DFJV #Engineers #Teamwork
