Professional Summary
Structural engineer with extensive background in building structures, framing analysis, and structural renovation. Experienced in reinforced concrete, timber, and steel structural systems conforming to Eurocode standards.
Combines finite element modeling rigor with collaborative BIM coordination and pragmatic site supervision to deliver safe, cost-efficient, and low-carbon structural solutions.
Professional Experience
Armorique Structures Ingénierie
Nantes, France
Structural Engineer
Apr 2019 – Present
- Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis for commercial and residential timber-concrete composite buildings across western France.
- Author calculation notes and structural framing designs in strict adherence to Eurocodes 2, 3, and 5.
- Coordinate structural models with architectural teams using BIM workflows, resolving clashing framing elements prior to site execution.
- Supervise site inspections during foundation pouring and primary framing phases, reviewing contractor submittals and non-conformance reports.
Estuaire Bâtiment Conception
Nantes, France
Structural Design Engineer
Oct 2014 – Mar 2019
- Calculated load distributions, shear walls, and foundation sizing for public-sector reinforced concrete construction projects.
- Prepared detailed structural reinforcement drawings and bar bending schedules using Advance Design and AutoCAD.
- Collaborated with geotechnical consultants to incorporate soil-structure interaction data into subterranean basement designs.
Junior Structural Engineer
Oct 2011 – Sept 2014
- Assisted senior engineers with static structural verifications and secondary steel element checks.
- Updated shop drawings and checked rebar placement against validated technical calculation notes.
Education
École Centrale de Nantes
Diplôme d'Ingénieur (Master of Science equivalent) · Civil and Structural Engineering · Nantes, France · Mention Bien · Sept 2008 – Jun 2011
Specialized in reinforced concrete mechanics, seismic Eurocode provisions, and finite element modeling for civil infrastructure.
Completed a final-year thesis on seismic retrofitting of mid-rise masonry buildings in Western France.
Key Projects
Île de Nantes Mass Timber Commercial Hub
Jan 2023 – Nov 2024
- Engineered the load-bearing timber and glulam frame for an eight-story mixed-use commercial center in Nantes.
- Optimized superstructure beam sections to reduce overall embodied carbon by fourteen percent while satisfying deflection limits.
Chantenay Warehouse Structural Rehabilitation
Sept 2021 – Aug 2022
- Delivered structural evaluation and underpinning reinforcement schemes for an industrial brick warehouse converted into creative studio spaces.
- Conducted on-site crack monitoring and non-destructive load tests to assess existing masonry capacities.
Technical Skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Eurocodes (EC0, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC5, EC8)
Robot Structural Analysis
Advance Design
Revit Structure
Reinforced Concrete Design
Timber Frame Engineering
Structural Steelwork
Seismic Assessment
Foundation Design
Languages
French
C2
English
C1
Spanish
B1
Certifications
openBIM Professional Certification
BuildingSMART France · Jun 2021
Eurocode 2 Concrete Design Qualification
Association Française de Génie Civil (AFGC) · Nov 2018
Community Engagement
Atelier Découverte Ingénierie Ouest
Nantes, France · Feb 2022 – Present
- Volunteer Technical Mentor
- Lead technical career introduction workshops for regional secondary students interested in civil engineering and architectural drafting.