NICK SANGWA
*** ****** ******, ****** ******, MD 20901, 202-***-****, acqyev@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Civil Engineer (Geotechnical specialization), with 2 years part-time & 1 year full-time experience, relocating to your area.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Sciences in Civil Engineering May 2015
The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.
Honors: Thaddeous Aubrey- Leon LeBuff Book Award, Senior Capstone Design 2015 Winner
Relevant Coursework: Construction Operations Analysis, Foundation Design, Applied Hydrology
Certifications: Nuclear Gauge Certification, HAZMAT. In Progress: EIT, ACI I, and WACEL.
SKILLS
Languages: Bilingual in French & English
Computer: gINT, Geosystems, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Stroboscope, EZstrobe, HTML, PHP, CSS, WordPress, Expression Engine, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Home Suite 2012, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
General: Engineering Mathematics, Drawing, Soil Analysis
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Kim Engineering, Geotechnical Engineers Inc., Baltimore, MD
Major Clients: Charles P. Johnson & Associates, W.F. Wilson & Sons, Inc., A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. Turner Construction, Blue Plains Water Plant, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Charles P. Johnson & Associates, University of Maryland, College Park, Parsons (Baltimore), Whiting-Turner Contracting, KBE Building Corporation
Project Engineer Winter 2013 – Summer 2015
Provide Foundation Recommendations to Clients
Assist Drilling Team with locating optimum areas for soil pit test boring holes
Produce reports that involved structural, storm water management, groundwater assessment, pavement, & retaining structures..
Administrative Assistance Spring 2013 – Winter 2013
Created & Distributed Engineering Service Reports on Soils, Concrete, and Asphalt testing.
Managed entire logs of concrete, soil density, and asphalt testing for later review.
Completed these weekly tasks for over 90+ Projects during this time frame.
Lab & Field Technician Spring 2012 – Spring 2013
Lab Tested for Soil, Fireproof Material & Concrete Analysis
Field Tested for Soil, Asphalt, and Concrete Inspection
ACADEMIC ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Worked in a team of 4 students and integrated knowledge of civil engineering courses and software to develop an environmentally sound, concert building using my geotechnical knowledge for our Senior Capstone Design Class.
Provided foundation recommendations using geological surveying techniques for a group project, along with geotechnical information to develop a simulated building that would be presented to Civil Engineering Professionals from Clark Construction, Forrester Construction, & Turner Construction Company to grade.
LEADERSHIP:
President of The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Chapter at CUA 2012-2014
President of CUA’s African Student Association 2011-2012
Vice President of CUA’s African Student Association 2010-2011
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Volunteered at S.O.M.E. (So Others May Eat) on weekends to feed the homeless 2010-2014
Amnesty International Chapter Fundraising Chairman, The Catholic University of America 2011-2013
Friary Assistant, Usher, & Altar Server, St. Camillus Parish, Silver Spring, MD 2001-2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Award for outstanding community service from Springbrook High School 2010
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant (Differential Equations) Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
The Catholic University of America – School of Engineering Washington, DC
Reviewed and Analyzed students’ assignments, tests, & projects; Updated Professor on Results.