Resume

Christopher Gagnon, EIT

Owner, Gagnon Property Solutions LLC

Education

2006-2010: University of Rhode Island

• Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering
• Minor: Music
• GPA: 3.47/4.00
• Member, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society
• Member, Chi Epsilon National Engineering Honor Society

Qualifications

• Registered and Insured General Contractor: RI GC-50963¹
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT): EIT.0210027²

Work History

General Dynamics Electric Boat

2023-2024: Senior Structural Engineer

• Developed Technical Work Documents to facilitate submarine repair work in accordance with relevant standards and contract requirements
• Coordinated with trades workers, engineers, and external departments as necessary to develop repair solutions

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

2020-2023: Principal Civil Engineer

• Performed LRFR Load Rating Analyses for various in-service bridges throughout the state using AASHTOWare BrR analysis software
• Updated Access/AASHTOWare BrM databases
• Tracked cost data and reviewed Consultant Cost Proposals
• Provided in-depth engineering reviews for load rating reports
• Coordinated with RIDOT Permit Review Group, RIDOT Maintenance Forces, and various Municipalities to install required posting signage and enforce bridge weight restrictions
• Reviewed project plans, structural drawings, and technical documents as needed from various offices throughout the Department

2017-2020: Senior Civil Engineer

• Performed LRFR Load Rating Analyses for various in-service bridges throughout the state using AASHTOWare BrR analysis software
• Updated Access/AASHTOWare BrM databases with Bridge Rating/Posting information
• Tracked cost information for Load Ratings and reviewed Consultant Cost Proposals
• Provided in-depth engineering reviews for load rating reports

2015-2017: Civil Engineer

• Coordinated with design consultants to facilitate bridge design projects
• Reviewed Shop Drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and provide technical assistance as needed

2014-2015: Bridge Safety Inspector

• Designed/maintained Microsoft Access databases to support bridge inspection program and ensure compliance with federal record keeping requirements
• Updated AASHTOWare BrM Bridge Inspection Database with new inspection data
• Reviewed inspection reports submitted by consultants for quality control/assurance

Central Falls School District

2011-2014: High School Physics Teacher

• Designed and instructed curriculum for three courses: Foundations of Physics (Grade 9), Physics (Grade 12), and Introduction to Engineering (Grades 10-12)
• Volunteered as an after-school mentor for ACE Program, an opportunity for students to work alongside engineers, architects, and construction professionals to complete a design project

1. Gagnon Property Solutions LLC is a registered and insured general contractor in the State of Rhode Island, United States of America.
2. Engineer-in-training certificate is effective exclusively in the State of Rhode Island, United States of America.