Peter G. Goffas

Principal Consultant

Mr. Goffas has extensive experience in civil / structural design of large and small power plants, cogeneration power plants, as well as commercial and industrial projects. He has over 40 years of professional civil and structural engineering experience including over 25 years of nuclear power plant design and modification experience. He provides civil and structural engineering design and consulting services to Advent clients on an as-needed basis. He has been responsible for the overall design and approval of several major construction packages.

Education
MSCE, Structures, Wayne State University
BSCE, Civil Structural, Wayne State University

Professional Experience

Principal Consultant, 1995, 2004, 2011 to Present

Tetra Tech Advent, Ann Arbor, MI

Reviewed and verified client civil structural calculations and related design documents prepared to support nuclear power plant design modifications, refueling outages, and operability evaluations. Developed design for foundation and structural slab for replacement of coal crushers.

Private Consulting, 2009 to 2011
Self Employed

Designed the foundations of a four story building in Ann Arbor, MI. Responsible for design and site inspection of project. Prepared design calculations, specifications and provided field assistance. All design documents were stamped (MI PE).

Project Lead Engineer, 1995 to 2003
Black & Veatch

Was responsible for the supervision of the civil / structural / architectural work on the following major projects:

Central Genelba, Argentina. Checked the design of structural steel and foundations of the gas and steam turbine buildings.
Central Puerto and AES / Parana Proposals, Argentina. Was responsible for the proposals’ structural feasibility, interdisciplinary coordination, estimates, and schedules, regarding the civil portions of each project.
- Performed walk downs of several job sites. Discussed with the clients the civil-related portions of the RFPs.
- Prepared layout drawings for six proposals.
- Developed engineering hours and material quantities.
- Participated in the development of four large proposals in ABB’s office in Baden, Switzerland.
Tucuman Power Plant Project, Argentina. Reviewed the design and construction of the 480 MW combined cycle power plant as the lead civil-structural engineer.
- Prepared the civil / structural portions of the bid document.
- Provided technical assistance in the development of the project.
Cane Island Unit 3 Power Plant, Florida. Was responsible for the design, specifications, contract documents, construction support, and all civil related activities for the project.
- PDE for the civil / structural and architectural work.
City Water Light & Power –SCR Project, Springfield, IL. Was responsible for the design, specifications, contract documents, construction support, and all civil related activities for the project.

Structural Engineer and Engineering Group Supervisor, 1972 to 1994
Bechtel Corporation

Was responsible for the supervision of engineering design, specifications, construction and administration of the civil / structural related matters on the following major projects:

Detroit Edison – Greenwood, Belle River, FERMI, and Monroe Power Plants. Performed design work for various structural upgrades.
Consumers Power – Palisades and Midland Power Plants. Designed the new control and equipment structure, as well as the river intake structures and steam tunnel.
Commonwealth Edison – Dresden and Quad Cities Plants. Worked on various modification packages of upgrading the nuclear power plants.
Iowa Electric. Designed / supervised the low-level radwaste facility.
Wisconsin Electric – Oak Creek and Point Beach Power Plants. Designed / supervised various modifications of the structural components of the power plants.
Rohm-Haas-Louisville, KY, Plant. Designed a new switchgear facility and boiler building.

Structural Engineer, 1971 – 1972
Ian Martin/Detroit Edison

Responsible for the design of the radwaste structure and the design review of the administration building.

Assistant Structural Engineer, 1967 – 1971
Detroit City Engineer’s Office

Responsible for the design of the several freeway bridges, parking structures and miscellaneous transportation facilities.

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Member, Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
Member, National Council of Structural Engineers Association
Language: Greek (fluent in speaking, reading, writing and interpreting)