Florencia Bignell (Hurtado)
About Florencia Bignell (Hurtado)
Florencia Bignell is a Structural Engineer at Arup in Perth, Western Australia, with expertise in designing various structural systems and proficiency in multiple design software tools.
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Florencia Bignell (Hurtado) is a Structural Engineer currently working at Arup in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Her role involves designing and developing various structural projects.
Current Role at Arup
Florencia Bignell (Hurtado) has been working as a Structural Engineer at Arup since 2021. Her responsibilities likely include the design and analysis of structural components, leveraging her expertise in steel framed structures, reinforced concrete, composite slabs, and post-tensioned concrete.
Education and Expertise
Florencia holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours from Edith Cowan University, which she completed between 2016 and 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) from The University of Western Australia, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She has earlier studied Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations, achieving a Certificate III in Hospitality from Tubal between 2006 and 2010. Florencia’s expertise includes the design of steel framed structures, reinforced concrete, composite slabs, and post-tensioned concrete.
Software Proficiency
Florencia Bignell (Hurtado) is proficient in several structural and design software applications. Her skillset includes Oasys GSA, Etabs, Ram Concept, Rapt, Revit, and Tekla Structures, allowing her to contribute effectively to various engineering projects.
Previous Experience at Arup
Prior to her current role, Florencia worked at Arup as a Graduate Structural Engineer from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she gained practical experience as a Vacation Student at Arup from 2018 to 2020, gaining valuable insights and skills pertinent to her career in structural engineering.