Felicity Ashbourne-Mensah

Junior Structural Engineer

Knoxville, TN, United States

Professional Summary

Entry-level structural engineer with internship and co-op experience in steel and concrete design for commercial and municipal projects in East Tennessee. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and SAP2000; focused on load calculations, connection details, and code-compliant construction documents under PE supervision.

Employment History

Junior Structural Engineer

Appalachian Structural Partners · Knoxville, TN

Jun, 2025

Prepare structural calculations and drawing packages for mid-rise commercial and school renovations under PE review. Model steel and concrete frames in Revit/SAP2000; coordinate with architects on beam depths and slab openings. Perform site visits to verify as-built conditions and mark-up RFI responses for the field team.

Structural Engineering Intern

Tennessee Valley Design Group · Knoxville, TN

May, 2024 · Aug, 2024

Assisted with foundation and retaining-wall design for municipal park and bridge approach projects. Produced AutoCAD detail sheets for connections, embeds, and rebar schedules. Compiled load take-offs and material quantity estimates for bid packages.

Engineering Co-op

Smoky Mountain Fabricators · Maryville, TN

Jan, 2024 · Apr, 2024

Supported shop detailing for structural steel fabrications (beams, columns, bracing). Checked shop drawings against design drawings and flagged conflicts before cutting. Helped update as-built markups after field modifications.

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering (Structural concentration)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

Aug, 2021 · May, 2025

Graduated May 2025 · GPA 3.6. ASCE Student Chapter member; Steel Bridge Team member. Coursework: steel design, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, geotechnical engineering.

Skills

Revit Structure

SAP2000

RISA-3D

Microsoft Excel

AISC Steel Manual

ACI 318

IBC Load Provisions

AutoCAD

Blueprint Reading

Field Measurement

Courses

EIT / FE Civil Exam — Passed

NCEES

Jul, 2025

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

OSHA Outreach Training Program

Autodesk Revit Structure Essentials

Autodesk

Extra-curricular Activities

Outreach Chair

ASCE Student Chapter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

Aug, 2023 · May, 2025

Organized K-12 STEM outreach visits and campus bridge-building demos; coordinated volunteers for chapter community service events.

Detailing & Fabrication Support

ASCE Steel Bridge Competition Team, UTK · Knoxville, TN

Produced connection details and cut lists for the competition bridge; assisted with welding prep, fit-up, and timed assembly practice.