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Raul Bustamante Izguerra

San Jose

Summary

Detail-oriented and motivated Structural Designer with foundational experience in seismic retrofits, foundation systems, and anchorage of nonstructural architectural components. Continuously building expertise in ASCE standards and structural design tools, with hands-on involvement in projects using various construction materials and systems. Collaborative team member focused on safety, code compliance, and practical design solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Structural Designer

Tuan and Robinson
04.2024 - Current
  • Tamarack Apartments (Soft Story Retrofit): Designed foundation-level seismic retrofit for three-story wood apartment buildings with tuck-under parking. Developed cantilevered W10x88 column system anchored to new reinforced concrete pier caps and grade beams.


  • Confidential Facility – Seismic Evaluation (ASCE 41-17): Performed Tier 1 seismic evaluations for a complex facility with varied construction types. Completed Immediate Occupancy Checklists for Building Types C2, RM1, and W1a. Modeled an antenna tower in RISA 3D, analyzing member forces. Provided retrofit feasibility recommendations aligned with current safety standards.


  • HVAC Anchorage Design: Designed gravity and lateral bracing for suspended mechanical systems using Unistrut framing. Calculated Fp forces per ASCE 7-16 and designed for both seismic and dead load demands.


  • 25th St Renovation: Developed a safe and efficient underpinning strategy and sequencing plan to replace the foundation while maintaining structural stability. Integrated shear walls, holdown anchorage, and connection detailing to improve the home’s lateral system performance.

Structural Designer

Garcia Structural Design
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Saunders Remodel: Engineered shear walls with holdowns, beams, and seismic upgrades for a residential retrofit.


  • Balcony Guardrail Design: Designed structural connections and anchorage details for new balcony guardrails, ensuring code compliance and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12-2022

Skills

    Structural Engineering Tools
    RISA 3D, Enercalc, AutoCAD, Bluebeam

    Codes & Standards
    ACI, ASCE, CBC, AISC Steel Manual, TMS, AWC-NDS

Certification

EIT License #: EIT 185418

Timeline

Structural Designer

Tuan and Robinson
04.2024 - Current

Structural Designer

Garcia Structural Design
02.2023 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

San Jose State University

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