Engineering Construction
Resume:
Jacob A. Kleffner
Tigard, OR 97224
abi3ap@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
I am a recent graduate, studying physics, engineering, and mathematics. I
have excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills;
studied abroad in China in 2006. I love to work in a team environment; I
participated in student academic groups that organized and ran events and
fundraisers for the school and surrounding community. I was also a student
athlete in football and track and field at Linfield College, serving as a
track and field team captain, and an athlete on our 2004 football national
championship team.
I have taken a broad range of classes in the civil department; structural
and construction management classes; I am familiar with business,
procurement, risk analysis, bidding process, sustainable projects (LEED)
etc. with various projects. I have taken business classes that include
but are not limited to economics, accounting, and in graduate school,
project risk analysis with large projects (typically public private
partnerships). I also have great verbal and written communication skills
developed throughout my academic career in my thesis research and
publication, lab write ups, and writing classes.
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
B.S., Applied Physics and Mathematics, Linfield College, McMinnville, OR
Professional Registration / Certifications
E.I.T. Certification #: 83384EI.
Relevant Experience
Structural Engineering Internship.
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Consulting engineering firm for civil and structural services, Portland,
OR 503-***-****)
Summer 2008
I performed structural design and analysis calculations for structural
steel, reinforced, pre-stressed concrete structures. Projects
included but were not limited to educational facilities, prisons,
residential, and retail. Design elements consisted of stairs, girders and
beams, columns, floor slabs, facades, foundations (spread footings and
retaining walls), lateral design force calculations (wind and
seismic). I also reviewed and corrected construction drawings for
various projects. Design and analysis was performed by hand
calculations as well as software for design assistance and structural
modeling.
Construction.
General Contracting Company, Gray Purcell, Lake Oswego, OR
Summer 2007
Heavy Reinforced / pre-stressed concrete construction. Build and remove
forms / build and remove shoring, rebar placement,
concrete pouring, etc.
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Huntsville, AL
Summer 2006
Undergraduate researcher in Materials and Civil Engineering Department.
I conducted research on the properties, behaviors and
applications of Lightweight Self-Consolidating Concrete (LWSCC). I also
prepared and presented numerous written and oral
reports.
Structural Contract Work.
I performed load and structural design calculations for an underground
structure for a local contractor. Primarily reinforced concrete.
Honors / Awards
Senior Thesis: An Investigation of the Properties, Behaviors, and
Advantages of Lightweight Self-Consolidating Concrete.
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Specialized Computer Skills
SAP2000, COMSOL, MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MATHCAD, PGSUPER, RAMSTEEL, Similar
analysis software.
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point.
Publications and Presentations
An Investigation of the Properties, Behaviors, and Advantages of
Lightweight Self-Consolidating Concrete.
Supplemental Information
Student Academic and Athletic Committee (SAAC).
Linfield College Track and Field Representative.
Fall 2005 - Spring 2007
Organize fundraisers and activities for Linfield College and the
McMinnville community through student athlete volunteers and
athletic events.
Society of Physics.
Linfield College Physics Department
2005 through 2007
Senator (Officer of Physics Club / Student Representative) Organize and
hold meetings with the group.
Linfield College Football.
Linfield College
2003 through 2005
National Champions. NWC Champions.
Linfield College Track and Field.
Linfield College
2003-2007
NWC Champions. Team Captain.
Camp St. Mary's.
Hood River, OR
Summer 2002
Camp Counselor for children's summer camp.
Employment History
United States Census.
Beaverton, OR
NRFU Operation
Structural Engineering Internship.
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Consulting engineering firm for civil and structural services, Portland,
OR 503-***-****)
Summer 2008
Please see description above.
Construction.
General Contracting Company, Gray Purcell, Lake Oswego, OR
Summer 2007
Please see description above.
Teacher Assistant (T.A.)
Linfield College, McMinnville, OR, Physics Department
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Fall 2004 to Spring 2007
Grade homework assignments, tutor, and proctor exams.
Grounds Crew.
Linfield College
Summer 2005
Repaired and maintained outside school properties.
Safari Sam's.
Sherwood, OR
Summer 2004
Worked as a game technician with the responsibilities of repairing games
and mechanical equipment.
Jamba Juice, Tigard, OR
2000 through 2004
Food Services. Supervisor. Organize daily staff, sell / promote
product, handle daily cash and deposits, clean / maintain store, stock
materials.
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