ERIC NI
Education and Certificates
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering, Graduated September 2016
EIT Certification as of November 2016
Work Experience
ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Commerce, CA January 2017 – July 2017
Operations Trainee
Reviewed building drawings, contracts, specifications, surveys, quotes, and notes with project managers and superintendents to understand the scope of work and expectations
Assist mechanics with elevator construction and routine elevator repair and maintenance
Performed job status reports, quality audits, and safety audits at job sites while shadowing superintendents
Design Concepts, Chino, CA September 2016 – January 2017
Design Engineer Intern
Reviewed building codes, specifications, and environmental reports to create structural calculations for Single-Family and Multi-family residences
Went to job sites to resolve any problems or discrepancies that arise during construction
Used AutoCAD to create professional Structural Plans
Elite Engineering Consultants, Covina, CA June 2013 – August 2013
Summer Intern
Worked with a senior engineer to learn how to read and review site/building plans
Utilized AutoCAD skills to reconstruct past site plans
Learned about the Structural Design Process, which is an ideal procedure that all new projects follow
Relevant Coursework
UCSD Structural Engineering Design Competitions January 2013 – September 2016
Designed, constructed, and analyzed multiple projects including models of bridges, cranes, reinforced concrete columns, composite aircraft wings, and a composite repair patch for a damaged aluminum panel
Technical writer for all of the reports on term projects
In different project groups, placed 1st overall in two course design competitions. Also placed first in overall wing strength for composite aircraft wing competition
Extracurricular Activities
FUSION Hip-Hop Dance, San Diego, CA November 2013 – May 2016 Sponsorship Committee/Welcoming Committee
Led a committee to find sponsors for our dance competition, and raised over $600
Recruited other members into the committee and trained them to articulate professionally and make deadlines
Became an ambassador for teams and guided them through FUSION by addressing any problems and making sure they are always on time
Multi-Asian Student Association, San Diego, CA April 2014 – September 2015
Public Relations Chair
Planned 2-3 events per quarter for 300 students and alumni in MASA (Multi-Asian Student Association) including joint events and the Annual Asian Night Market, which is one of the biggest cultural events at UCSD
Partnered with 32 businesses to provide annual discount cards for the organization
Skills & Interests
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, SolidWorks, SAP 2000, AutoCAD, StruCalc, Abaqus
Foreign languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and beginner in German
Hobbies: Basketball, Hip-Hop Dance, Sudoku puzzles