Parisa M. Vaghari 650-***-****/*.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a fulltime position in Civil Engineering Design and Construction, where I can use my knowledge and experience towards making significant contributions to my team and the organization. SKILLS
Civil Engineering Skills:
● Surveying, Structural Analysis, Steel Design, Timber Design, Concrete Design, Concrete Mix Design. Computer Skills:
● ENERCALC, RISA, RAM Steel, Revit, Auto-Cad, Photoshop, MS-Office Applications, Primavera, BIM, Hilti, Simpson Strong-Tie, Powers, RetainPro
Languages:
● Bilingual in both English and Farsi (written and spoken) EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer
SEI – Santa Clara Oct 2015 – Sept 2017
• Performing Structural Design, calculations, and drawings for high net worth clientele such as Apple, Google, & etc. o This included the design of retaining walls, steel roof framing, trellises, TI for steel and concrete built project of adding a rooftop tennis court to a structural over 90 ft above the ground. (Due to the client confidentiality agreements signed I cannot disclose the details and the nature of majority of my projects.)
• Tenant Improvements for commercial buildings including experience in designing retaining walls, footings, beam analysis
(steel, concrete, timber), seismic anchorage design, enclosures and screen walls. Civil Engineering Intern
Gilbane Inc. – Foothill College District, Los Altos Hills, CA Jan 2012 – June 2013
• Assisted the Project Manager with site visits, RFIs and RFPs, submittals, oversaw man-hour daily submittals, change orders, construction planning and scheduling, and quality control.
• In charge of Hazmat approval project for the new PSEC Building, a $40M project. o Due to the precision taken, the project was approved with the first visit of Fire Marshal, a feat not commonly achieved. Assistant Director
Foothill College – Apprenticeship and Workforce Dept., Los Altos Hills, CA July 2011 – June 2013
• Involved with organizing admissions, student enrollment, budgeting, and class registration processes EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Dec 2015
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• National Engineering Honor Society (Tau Beta Pi) o Chapter Secretary - Planning and organizing the committees, records and Scheduling and correspondences
• National Civil Engineering Honor Society (Chi Epsilon) o Coordinator:
§ In charge of social and professional functions, Organizing activities
§ Tutoring Engineering courses through Chi Epsilon o Pacific District Conference Chair (PDC):
§ In charge of organizing PDC for all Pacific District students and Alumni in San Jose o Treasurer: In charge of chapter’s fundraising, PDC fundraising, Chapter’s financial management and operations requiring high precision and time management skills.
• International ACI competitions 2014-2015
o Team Leader for ACI competitions- Formulating the mix design, build and delivery International Math Competition
(Olympiad, IMO) Deans List (Foothill College, San Jose State University)
• International Baccalaureate (Canada)
• Winner of Bridge Structural, Design, and Load Competition (Foothill College 2012)
• Physics and Science Show- Speaker and Presenter (Foothill College 2013)