PREETI SHRESTHA, EIT
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Cell no: 409-***-****, 419-***-****
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
OBJECTIVE
Searching for an entry level job in a challenging environment, utilizing my
engineering and architectural skills, knowledge and experience.
SUMMARY
. Completed Fundamental of Engineering (F.E/EIT) NCEES, Texas.
. Two years working Experience in Project Planning, Engineering Design and
Calculation, Preparation of Construction drawing and Specification, Site
Layout, Shop Drawings, Drafting, Design document preparation, Estimating,
Reports and Proposal Preparation.
. Interested in water and waste water management, pipelines.
. Proficient in Auto CAD, Civil 3D, CAD Design, Autodesk LDD, Sketch-up,
3D Max, Spread Sheet, Ms Excel (Advanced), MS- Project & Primavera, GIS
(basic), Micro-station(basic).
. Comprehensive knowledge of undertaken course work with strong ability to
master various theories, processes and new practical techniques. Capable
to learn any kind of engineering application software.
. Familiar with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE 7-05), International Building Code (IBC-
2006), American Concrete Institute (ACI-318) and AASTHO.
. Familiar with NDS, WFCM and SDPWS
. Familiar with OSHPD and OSHA rules and regulations.
. Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
EDUCATION Master's in Civil Engineering
(GPA 4.0)
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas May 2010
A paper on "STORM WATER MANAGEMENT"
A paper on "GREEN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE" published in 2010 ASEE GSW
Annual Conference
A paper on "LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design)
Accreditation" published in 2010 ASEE GSW Annual Conference
Bachelor Degree in Architecture
GPA3.75)
Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Lalitpur,
Nepal, December 2006
Thesis: "Design of Healing Center" Concept of my design is based on
"Sacred Geometry" and "Golden Mean Ratio". Sacred geometry is the
architecture of universe. It is the journey away from the three
dimensional world and towards the inner world of consciousness.
EXPERIENCE
Employer: Lamar University Department of Civil Engineering
Position Held: Research Assistant
May 2009 - Till Date
. Storm Water Management, LEED Accreditation and Sustainable Green
Architecture
Position Held: Teaching Assistant
January2009-May 2009
. Civil 3D and AutoCAD 2008
Employer: Arniko Designer's and Planners (P).Ltd
December 2006 - July 2008
Position Held: Associate Architect
. Made conceptual designs and engineering calculation for projects like
residential, commercial, apartments and other public buildings using
AutoCAD
. Survey and Site analysis, Estimating & Costing.
. Preparation of Construction Drawings and Specifications.
. Prepare detailed design document and 3D presentation drawings by using
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3DMax and Photoshop.
. Prepared Report and managed team of 4 Associates.
. Compiled drawings of major buildings like Development Credit Bank ltd at
Kamaladi, Karmachari Sanchaya kosh at Lagankhel, housing at Sitapaila and
Buddhanilkantha.
. Land Development and Planning of recreational center, community places,
parks, drainage, residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Employer: Pashupati Area Development Trust
Position Held: Intern Architect
November 2004-April 2005
Pashupati Area is listed in world heritage.
. Conservation of historical, cultural and archaeological important
buildings.
. Digital documentation using drawings and photographs of existing
structures and proposed drawings of the monuments.
. Compilation of model houses for C2 resettlement area, working drawing of
NRN Kriyaputri building using Civil 3D.
Employer: Nepal Infrastructure Development Engineering Consultancy P. Ltd
Position Held: CAD Designer (Part Time)
July 2005 - February 2008
. Project Planning of 25 townhouse project and 3 bedroom apartments.
. Preparation of Construction Drawings and Specifications.
. Survey and Site analysis.
. CAD works, Solid Works, 3D CAD, Civil 3D
. 3D Design and 3D-modeling of residential, commercial, community
buildings.
COMPUTER SKILLS
. AutoCAD2000~2010(2D&3D)
. AutoDesk LDD
. Micro Station
. Civil 3D
. 3d Modeling
. CAD works
. Sketch up
. Adobe PageMaker
. Adobe Photoshop
. 3DMax
. MS Office
KEY COURSEWORK
. Design Project (BIM, Civil 3D, Auto CAD & Solid works)
. System Design Project Development
. Reinforced Concrete Design
. Structural Steel Design
. Building Construction I,II,III,IV& V
. Structures I,II,III,IV & V
. Foundation Engineering
. Hazard Waste Management
. Transportation Engineering
. Urban Panning
. Design Studio & Interior Design
. Computer Aided Design CAD
. Estimating & Specification
. History of Architecture
. Computer Method of Engineering Project Management
. Construction Management
. Statistics Principle Engineering
PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
. Participated in "Multi- Story Wood Frame Construction Workshop" conducted
by Simpson Strong Tie.
. A paper on "Storm Water Management"
. Design and Layout preparation of Temporary Facilities Requirement in
"Blue Sky Power Plant"
. A Graduate Project Presentation on "BIM and its uses in modern
Construction Industry"
. A Graduate Project Design and presentation on TDI Windstorms Building.
. A Graduate Project Design and presentation on Wind Seismic and Snow Load
Design
. A Graduate Project Analysis, Design and Drafting of Two Story Warehouse
RCC and Steel structures using STAAD, SAP2000 and AutoCAD
. Design and model preparation of prototype suspension bridge in
Architecture exhibition
. Structural design of a Eight-storied building as a project work of RCC
Structure by using AutoCAD
. Structural analysis, design and drafting of a warehouse using STAAD as
project work of Advanced Structural Steel Design.
. Participation in the7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Annual ASA architectural
Exhibition
MEMBER AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
. Member of "CHI EPSILON", National Civil Engineering Honor Society
. Student member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
. Member of The Society of Women Engineers(SWE)
. Permanent Registered Nepal engineering Council (446 Architecture 'A') and
Member of Nepal Engineers Association
. Association of Students of Architecture (ASA), Nepal
Willing to Relocate /References Available on Request
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