Engineer Engineering

ALAM QUINTERO, E.I.T.

**** ******** ******* *** #*** Houston, TX 77077

956-***-**** Mobile ************@*******.***

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Highly accomplished Engineer-In-Training with experience in the oil & gas industry, and experience with wind and seismic

engineering analysis of mechanical equipment. Results-oriented professional with an exceptional skill for managing projects,

proposing cost-saving solutions, and with a thorough understanding of customer relations and business expansion. Enthusiastic

peer leader and MBA candidate with a unique vision for a company’s growth and development.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, C.T. BAUER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Master of Business Administration, May 2013

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, COCKRELL SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Emphasis in structural engineering), May 2008

GPA 3.37/4.00

Summary of related coursework: Steel, Wood, Masonry, Geotechnical, and Reinforced Concrete Design Engineering,

Environmental Engineering, HVAC, Structural Analysis, Concrete Materials, Integrated Project & Graphic Design, Contracts &

Ethics, Project Management, Behavior of Materials, Finance, Economics, Management, Accounting, and Marketing

WORK EXPERIENCE

THE VMC GROUP, HOUSTON, TX 03/2010-PRESENT

PROJECT ENGINEER – IBC TEAM

• Manage projects that require seismic and wind performance certification of mechanical equipment per IBC and

OSHPD / Perform structural calculations, design bases, procure materials and services, and prepare invoices / Analyze

loads, aid in design of FEA modeling, and interpret plans & specifications / Size seismic restraints and isolators for

HVAC equipment / Work with manufacturing shop and ensure timely production of designs

• Schedule shake-table testing of equipment, manage outsourcing of tasks, and propose cost-saving solutions for

equipment manufacturers / Schedule and lead meetings / Prepare RFI’s, write reports, and ensure project closeout

FLUOR, SUGAR LAND, TX 06/2008 - 10/2009

ASSOCIATE DESIGN ENGINEER I

• Applied guideline interpretation to load calculations and designed modular steel pipe bridges for the BP Whiting

Modernization Project ($3.1 billion)/ Performed in-place, land, water, and lifting analysis of modules and support

designs / Generated CAD sketches for final construction drawings and prepared foundation location plans

• Arranged and collaborated in material management meetings at both the fabrication yard and the office, and originated

reports optimizing the use of pre-bought steel /Generated Visual Basic programmed sheets to calculate and summarize

member deflections, concrete quantity usages, and design results / Managed and updated databases for fireproofing

requirements and stress drawings

• Collaborated with schedule planning and updated man-hour reports / Evaluated post-design and post-construction

racks and proposed new alternatives for correcting issues / Completed a 3 week training in structural engineering

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• Engineering intern for The Texas Department of Transportation (05/2007 - 08/2007); Peer mentor and calculus tutor

for the school of engineering at UT Austin (08/2005 – 05/2006); Sales Associate at JC Penney (01/2003 – 08/2003)

SKILLS

• Computer/Technical: AutoCAD, Micro Station V8, Risa 3D, MathCAD, Excel (proficient in VBA), Microsoft Word,

Power Point, Outlook, and connection design software including Descon Win, Descon Brace and MomCon

• Language skills: Fluent in Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Academic Achievements: Degree fully funded through scholarships including the Gates Millennium, the Terry

Foundation, and the Presidential Achievement Scholarship / University Honors four academic semesters

• Memberships and Associations: ASCE, SHPE, Pi Sigma Pi Engineering Society, TSPE, and GAP

• Community Involvement: Mentor at Fort Bend ISD (12/09-5/10) / UIL Mentor & tutor at Hidalgo High School

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