Engineer Civil

MEWAN GUNASEKARA

**** **** ****** ** *** *, Minneapolis, MN 55414 ۰-612-***-**** ۰ ********@***.***

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

To attain a full-time Civil Engineering position that will help me utilize my interest, enhance my knowledge and

contribute your organization in Earthwork, Field work & Design.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Expected Graduation Date - December 2013

Overall GPA: 3

Associate Degree in Engineering, American National College, Sri Lanka. December 2008

Taking the FE Exam to obtain E.I.T License. January 2014

Active Member of ASCE - American Society for Civil Engineers September 2010-Present

Dean’s List, American National College, Sri Lanka Summer 2007/Fall 2007/Spring 2008

Certified in AutoCAD Civil 3D and 3D Max by Wijeya Graphics, Sri Lanka. July 2010

PROJECTS & PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Collaborated in a team of three for the "Capstone Design Project" which conducted the Commercial Development of

an Intersection Improvements Design, mentored by WSB Associates, Inc. January 2013-May 2013

• Designed three alternatives and the best possible alternative was chosen.

• Cost estimates of the three alternatives were done.

• Gained experience presenting technical information to engineers.

Internship as a Trainee Civil Engineer at Access International (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka .

Trainee Civil Engineer for Hambantota International Airport Project - Fuel Farm & Fuel Hydrant line . Responsibilities

included Designing, Field work such as Surveying (Quantity & Land) and Calculations. July 2012 - December

2012

• Learned most basic details about the construction of buildings, Tank foundations as well as the

Hydrant Line. Significantly assisted site Engineers and Surveyor with Levelling for many instances within the

site as well as with concrete rebar calculations.

• Assisted Assistant Engineer & Quantity surveyor with preparing various BOQs (Bill of Quantities)

which is document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts & labour Costs are

itemized.

• Calculated the Cut/Fill section areas (both the Vertical & Horizontal profile) of HIA project site with

the use of the HIA Site Contour Map.

• Completed various AutoCAD Civil 3D designs related to the Project.

Internship as a Trainee Civil Engineer at Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Trainee Civil Engineer for "On 320 Condominium Project", consists of three 37 storied Towers.

• Assisted Engineers with Structural work (Bar Binding, Formwork, Concreting) at Roof top of Tower 2.

• Supervised Bar Binders, Rigers & Labourers at roof top of Tower 2.

• Supervised Surveying & Levelling of some floors within Tower 2. June 2013- August 2013

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Experience in working with people of different cultures.

• Experience with current Windows or Mac operating system.

• Fluent in Two Languages, English and Sinhala.

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

University Library Services, University of Minnesota.

Worked as a Student Employee at the Bio Medical Library, University of Minnesota. September 2010-October 2011

University Dining Services - Student Employee

Working as the Greeter at a Dining hall at University of Minnesota. January 2012- December 2013

Volunteer work for the Buddhist Temple in Minneapolis, Minnesota. January 2009-Present

LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITES AND EXPERIENCE.

• Member of University of Minnesota Rooter's Club 2010.

• Secretary of the University of Minnesota Cricket club. September 2011-

August 2012

• Represented the University of Minnesota Cricket team at the 2011 American college cricket spring

break championship, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

March 2011

• Officer of the Sri Lankan Student Association of University of Minnesota. August 2010 -

August 2011

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