Fabricio is a civil/structural engineering graduate working as a highly skilled 3D designer with over 11 years of experience in multidiscipline engineering projects from concept design to detailing. Fabricio’s experience includes 3D laser scanning, drone scanning, satellite data-based terrain modelling, 3D structural design and detailing, multidiscipline project coordination, staff training & 3D design integration with mechanical design, vendors, and contractors.
Job Title: Intermediate Structural Designer
When did you start at Giffen?: February 2024
What office are you based in? Calgary, AB
What inspired you to join the team here? It is exciting to be part of a growing organization, have learning opportunities and a great working culture.
What do you think makes our team culture unique? Open communication.
What is the best advice you could give to a brand new employee? Have a good attitude, learn all you can and collaborate with others to get the job done no matter your job title.
What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job or industry? The small details are important and can dictate the success or failure of the project.
When did you first know that you wanted to pursue a career in this field? Since a young age I have been interested in how natural resources are transformed or shaped into something beneficial to societies through infrastructure projects, so I chose Civil Engineering to know more about it and be part of innovative projects.
What do you love most about your job? Solving problems, be creative and learn new skills and about innovative solutions.
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self? I’d say to focus on the present and don’t be afraid of failing and keep trying.
What would your perfect weekend look like? Saturday morning: Go to a nice bakery for a good breakfast. Saturday afternoon: Soccer or tennis match with friends. Sunday morning: Church time. Sunday afternoon: Short family trip
What do you like to do outside of work? Play with my little kid, play soccer, spend time with the family, try new foods.
What is your favorite local spot to eat / drink? 50 French Bakery, Okotoks, AB
What would be your dream job (that isn’t this one!)? Soccer coach.
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I’ll visit China.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? I think unlimited mind, I am quite curious and would like to learn many things.
