Resume of Sikander Agha
Ph 281-***-**** (USA), Cell 907-***-**** (USA)
E-mail: ************@*******.***"
Applying for
Employment with your firm as a Non P.E. mid level engineering professional for the design and management of civil
engineering projects.
Areas of Interest
Roadways, Highways, Grading, Drainage, Water, Sanitary Sewer and Private Land Development ( residential
subdivisions and site plans )
Personal Details
US Citizen, Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) with 3.5 GPA (out of 4), Unemployed since March 2009.
Willing to relocate at own cost, accept a reasonable salary, work long hours, provide supervision and mentoring
to support staff (if needed).
Dependable, honest, time and project cost conscious and willing to work on multi discipline projects ranging from
preliminary conceptual design through full permitting for all aspects of civil design including but not limited to
zoning issues, grading, erosion control, storm drainage, detention and urban storm water management issues,
flood studies, sanitary water and sewer, street and road design.
Basic computer skills as well as specialized knowledge and ability to operate AutoCAD 2006 -2008,LDT;
specifically, able to use Civil 3D and LDT to create grading plans, roads, cross sections, profiles as well as using
basic AutoCAD commands for drawing, modification and manipulation of drawings.
Breakdown of Work Experience
6 years relevant experience in Public Sector including the design and management of projects related to C.I.P.
projects for clients such as cities, counties and highway departments, and dealing with roadway, highway,
drainage, water and waste water improvements.
8 years relevant experience in Private Sector including the design of projects for private land developers such as
residential subdivisions, multiple housing units (including apartments and town homes), commercial, religious,
industrial and educational facilities in addition to community planning.
Qualifications
Performance of civil engineering duties surrounding the infrastructure development by the private and public
works sectors, including the development of geometric design, transportation design, site engineering, site
grading, drainage, detention, sediment control, erosion control, sw3p,BMP, traffic control, right of way, roadways
and highways, and the collection, storage, pumping, conveyance, distribution and treatment of water, storm
water and waste water.
Hydrology and hydraulic modeling for drainage improvements and preparation of reports on the findings of
modeling efforts.
Preparation of bid documents, contract documents, construction quantities and engineer’s cost estimates.
Collection of technical data from company archives and / or resources available at city, county, DOT and other
consultants.
Construction administration, construction inspection and contract management of engineering projects following
design.
Written and oral communication with clients, reviewing agencies, contractors and sub consultants.
Processing of engineering documents for permits from federal, state, county and city agencies.
Performing assigned tasks within the schedule constraints of assigned project.
Helping design and cad teams to develop better technical solutions for the projects.
Preparation of engineering analysis of projects to include: preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost and
equipment selection.
Preparation and interpretation of blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, technical construction specifications
and bid documents. Management of construction document printing process, project issues, budgets, and
schedules.
Provide analysis and management of risks relevant to engineering tasks.
Review and critique of proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, or details.
Review of development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering
practices to ensure project and site safety when required or on-site.
Evaluation and problem solving in the areas of expertise.
Coordination of the activities of the design and construction teams, technical presentations to elected officials,
appointed boards/commissions, the public, and staff.
Technical Proficiencies
Preparation of design, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, construction documents for projects including roads,
highways, residential subdivisions, water and sanitary sewer, drainage and detention, sw3p, erosion and sedimentation
control, hydrology and hydraulic modeling, traffic control, striping plans, site plans for commercial, industrial and
institutional developments, site grading and earthworks and prefabricated steel structures .
Computer Programs Knowledge and Work Experience
1. CADD programs such as Autocad2007 & 2008, Civil 3D, LDD, Microstation, Geopak and InRoads.
2. H&H modeling programs such as Hec-1, Hec2, HeCRAS, HECHMS, TR-20,TR-55,SWMM, Houstorm & Winstorm, Hydra
Flow, Stormcad, Watercad, Pondpack, Culvert Master, Flowmaster and Civilstorm.
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Resume of Sikander Agha (contd.)
Previous Employers
1. EEIS Consulting Engineers, Inc, Anchorage, Alaska – July 2006 – Feb 2009 – Project Engineer
Prepared design and cad drawings for the site grading, roadway geometry and alignment, paving, drainage, water line
and sanitary sewer, hydrology and hydraulic modeling and parking area for projects related to oil drilling rig and airplane
hangar sites improvements.
Provided project management, mentoring and supervision of the supporting project team members.
2. Snowden Engineering Inc., Pearland, Texas – March 2004 – July 2006 – Project Engineer
Prepared proposals, project scope, budgets, bar charts, monthly progress reports and letters. Maintained client contact,
attended project related meetings with clients and sub consultants. Supervised staff and reviewed and approved sub-
consultants work.
Prepared design, drawings, quantities, cost estimates and specifications for the site grading, roadway geometry and
alignment, paving, drainage and water line improvements for site plans for the multiple housing, commercial
developments in Brazoria county and CIP water line projects for the Cities of Houston and Pearland. Performed
hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for the drainage improvements.
Prepared PERs for the roadway, drainage and water line improvement projects for the City of Houston.
3. Private Consultant (Land Development) – Feb 2003 – Feb 2004
Prepared design, quantities and cost estimates related to the site grading, underground utilities, storm drainage and
roadways for the private residential land development projects in countries outside USA.
4. United Engineers Inc. ( UEI),Houston, Texas – Aug.2002 – Jan.2003 – Senior Project Designer
Prepared design, cad drawings, quantities, cost estimates and specifications for the site grading, roadway geometry and
alignment, paving, drainage and sanitary sewer, detention, desilting basin, and sw3p improvements for the City of
Houston, Army Corps of Engineers and multiple housing and commercial development projects.
5. Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ & Associates, Inc. (EHRA), Houston, Texas – Dec.98 – Aug., 2002 – Senior Project Designer
Prepared design, cad drawings, specifications, PERs, quantities and cost estimates for the site grading, roadway
geometry and alignment, paving, parking area, drainage, water, sanitary sewer, traffic control plan, sw3p and detention
pond improvements for many residential subdivisions, multiple housing,commercial, industrial and religious
developments within Houston and Austin,Texas.
6. Exelsis Inc., Houston, Texas. - Feb. 97- Nov. 98 – Project Designer
Performed hydrology and hydraulic modeling, bridge scour analysis and prepared traffic control plans for the TxDot’s
highway drainage improvements projects and City of Houston C.I.P. projects for the roadway paving and drainage
improvements.
7. Sunland Group, Houston, Texas – July 96 – Feb 97 – Project Designer
Prepared design, cad drawings, specifications, quantities, cost estimate, hydrology and hydraulic modeling, traffic
control, sw3p and roadway striping plans for many private developments, City of Houston and Port of Houston C.I.P.
projects for the roadway, drainage, sw3p, traffic control, water and waste water improvements.
8. Cobourn Linseisen and Ratcliff Inc.(CLRI), Houston, Texas- Feb 95- June 96 – Assistant Project Manager
Prepared design, cad drawings, specifications, quantities, cost estimate, P.E.Rs, hydrology and hydraulic modeling for the
City of Houston and Harris County C.I.P. projects for the roadway, drainage and waste-water improvements.
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