Resume

1. Valentino Rinaldi
1752 Malden Street, San Diego, CA 92109 • +1 (858) 263 - 9057 • rinaldi.valentino@tiscali.it
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a structural engineering entry level position in a well reputed organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
International experience, construction knowledge and strong structural engineering background. Versatile,
passionate, ambitious, deadline oriented, with excellent results working both alone and in teams. Fluent in
English, Spanish, and Italian, conversant in French.
EXPERIENCE
The Angelucci Group, San Diego, CA, January 2016 – present
Assistant Project Manager. Supervise employees in structural retrofit for a 75 unit residential complex. Inspect
project under construction to ensure conformance with engineering plans, safety and construction quality. Track
hours and manage payroll. Review proposals from subcontractors. Negotiate contractor price and schedule, and
suggest contract award to project manager. Maintain contact with property manager and schedule work with
minimum inconvenience to tenants.
 Project completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
 Resolved critical issues that impacted time to project completion.
Development Assistant for new 18 and 63 unit apartment complexes: contact subcontractors and consultants,
review and evaluate proposals, and suggest best offer to project manager. Meet with city agencies for project
submittals. Manage construction documents.
Euro Ingegneria, Mancini & Partners, Rieti, Italy, September 2015 – December 2015
Structural Engineering Collaboration. Designed steel mill structures in Saint Lucie (Caribbeans), according
to ASCE7, AISC and European codes. Performed modeling, analysis, design, and verification to both European
and US codes using finite element analysis software. Successfully optimized structures to meet US codes.
E.P. Edilizia Prefabbricata S.r.l., Rome, Italy, September 2012 – December 2012
Structural Engineer Intern. Performed local design element verification for pre-stress slabs, beams, steel
elements, and connections. Performed design and verification of steel and RC structural components. Prepared
plans and details for construction documents.
Impresa Edile Rinaldi Abramo, Rieti, Italy, since childhood. Family owned construction company
Cost estimating, work scheduling and site inspection assistant for retrofitting of historical buildings.
EDUCATION
University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy , September 2013 - October 2015
International Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Graduated 110/110 cum laude.
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Structural Mechanics, Advanced Design of Structures.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, August 2014 - August 2015
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Graduated magna cum laude.
Relevant Coursework: Construction Management, Advanced Design of Steel Structures, Foundation
Engineering, Computer Aided Design, Structural Dynamics, Sustainable Construction, Composite Materials for
Bridge Structures.
University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy , September 2009 - January 2013
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering - Graduated 110/110 cum laude.
Relevant Coursework: Structural Analysis, Concrete and Steel Structures, Seismic Design, Geotechnical
Engineering.
Universidade da Coruña, La Coruña, Spain, September 2010 - June 2011
One year exchange program.
Relevant Coursework: Timber Structures, Steel Structures, Concrete Structures, Construction Management.

2. PROJECTS AND RESEARCH
Thesis: Design of GFRP reinforcement for concrete bridge structural components, 2014-2015
 Developed software adopted by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for design of composite bars
to replace steel bars.
 Article presented to “Durability and Sustainability of Concrete Structures (DSCS 2015)” Conference and
published by ACI.
 Collaboration with University of Miami CAE Department and FDOT to design the State CR490A highway
bridge, Florida.
Thesis: Rehabilitation of early 20th
century industrial structures in Rome, 2011
 Performed Structural tests to detect the capacity of masonry walls, concrete columns, beams and slabs.
 Performed design of steel slabs, steel stairs and spread footings.
AWARDS
Scholarship for Dual Degree Program between Civil, Architectural and Environmental Department (CAE) of
University of Miami and Department of Civil Engineering at University of Bologna.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Italian Engineering License, Autodesk Building Performance Analysis (BPA) 2014, Workplace safety
(Dlgs81/08 Italy), GRE and TOEFL for English Language, DELE C1 for Spanish Language, DELF B1 for
French Language
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office, MS Project, Merlin, Strand7, Pro_Sap, STAAD, Enercalc, AutoCAD, Revit, MathCAD, MATLAB,
Midas Gen.
REFERENCES
Excellent personal and professional references available on request.