Objective

To obtain a challenging position in a fast paced, high quality structural engineering environment where my resourceful experience and academic skills will enhance value to organizational objectives that also aid in helping to attain a Structural Engineer licensure. The ideal position will allow for continued personal and professional growth commensurate with achievements.

Education

California State University, Fresno

Master of Science degree: Civil Engineering, Structural Emphasis Graduated: December 2011

Business Administration course work included GPA: 3.33

Course Work:

Design – Masonry, Structural Dynamics, Advanced Theory of Reinforced Concrete, Advanced Theory of Structures.

Project:

Theoretical analysis of Tee-shaped concrete beam with steel or fiber reinforcing bars, with optional fiber matrix additions.

Bachelor of Science degree: Civil Engineering, Structural Emphasis Graduated: December 2009

Minor: Mathematics GPA: 3.13

Course Work:

Design – Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Seismic, Wood, Geotechnical Foundations, Pavement.

Qualifications

California Professional Civil Engineer, October 2013 Lic. No. 82005

Proficient knowledge base of:

15 years of AutoCAD, Hilti ProFis Anchorage Design, MathCAD.

Microsoft Office Suites:

Complex Programming using Excel, functional knowledge of Visual Basic

Functional Knowledge of: RISA 3D Modeling Software, Bentley’s STAAD Pro, SAP 2000, AutoDesk Rivet, Civil 3D

Technical, non-biased report writing.

Project scheduling, budgeting, resourcing and risk management with internal and external staffing.

Direct, timely, and effective communication skills amongst varying audiences.

Training:

Project management training.

Leadership training via “Aspiring Leadership Program” with Bureau of Reclamation.

AutoDesk University December 2015, Revit and Civil3D classroom training

ATC-SEI Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and other Structures training, December 2015

Concrete and Concrete Repair methods, and Corrosion and Coating Workshops

Experience

Technical Lead - Civil Engineer, Structural October 2013 – Current

Bureau of Reclamation

Performs engineering analysis for new innovative construction, transforming existing structures, specify recommendations for ongoing maintenance, and design unique analysis methods. Develop and maintain working team dynamics including accounting, budgetary, planning, procurement, and economics staffing. Technical team member providing

Meet client needs, within scope, schedule, and budgetary restraints. Open, frequent communication with the client to ensure they are receiving the product they need and to manage scope/budget creep, when present.

Responsible for teaching staff engineers engineering standards, drawing management systems, methods employed for project needs, engineering history for Regional projects, and expectations of technical performance for job tasks.

Design: structural analysis of deficient steel members, steel column modifications, structural support for pump back system for canal system, custom steel roof hatches embedded in concrete, retaining wall stability calculations, corroded steel member inspection and design for replacement/ rehabilitation, bridge inundation analysis with strengthening/raising feasibility recommendations, custom aluminum hand rail design, pumping platform steel design in cantilever condition anchoring using rock anchors.

Structural Designer 2 November 2012 - October 2013

Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group

Perform structural engineering for new and retrofit designs of concrete and steel bridges. Aid lead engineers with modeling support using AutoDesk products, as needed for project needs.

Designs: Gusset plate design for steel diaphragm, concrete slab design using light weight concrete, over-sized Highway signage catwalk designs anchored into concrete bridge, bridge vertical curve design for light-rail with existing intersection elevations, model retrofitting details for Revit structural analysis, verify surveying construction with design gradients.

Created spreadsheet for Caltrans Retaining wall designs including: varying height, varying slope and batter inclinations, concrete quantity, rebar size and quantity calculations.

Civil Engineer August 2010– November 2012

United State Bureau of Reclamation

Perform inspections noting deficiencies of pumping plants, canals, dams and appurtenant structures. Design engineering solutions, write specifications, perform independent cost estimates, develop construction schedules for small construction projects, and review contractor’s proposals.

Design: Pavement removal and replacement, obtain required permitting for construction on Federal lands, civil design of land use for drainage, verify existing operations are adequately reflected in Standing Operating Procedures of high-hazard dams, 15 year planning facility needs, metal building and foundation specifications.

CADD Technician/Engineering Intern June 2004 – January 2009

Gerald Mele and Associates, Consulting Structural Engineers

Structural engineering firm specializing in concrete tilt-up, metal-steel building, Designed with the CBC, UBC and IBC codes, ASCE7, AISC and ACI codes.

Designs: Pile foundations for weak soil design, varying height retaining wall design, shallow footing design, wood column and beam design with detailed connections.

Created wood engineering column and beam programs.

Memberships

American Society of Civil Engineer Student Chapter and Younger member Forum, Fresno, CA

Chi Epsilon Honor Society for Civil Engineering member and Vice president Student Chapter

Order of the Engineer

Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) Student Chapter CSU, Fresno

Awards

Bureau of Reclamation:

Performance rating of Excellent (highest possible), October 2015, October 2014

Employee of the Month, Mid-Pacific Region, July 2015.

Job Performance award, August 2014

Girl Scouts Silver and Gold Award

Outstanding Civil Engineering Senior Project recognized by ACEC and ASCE, Fall 2009

References

Available upon request

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