Kenneth Nwankpa, E.I.T.
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TECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
Civil Engineering/ Construction / Teaching Assistant
A highly technical engineering professional with a strong background in several diverse industries. A proven passion for civil engineering demonstrated by extreme dedication and commitment to job duties and responsibilities. Drive positive outcomes through the leadership and teamwork of students and project teams.
Core competencies include:
Civil Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Collaborative Leadership
Student Teaching & Guidance
Construction Operations
Foundation Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Geographic Information Systems
AutoCAD 3D
Microstation
Professional Experience
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (August 2015 – Present)
Selected accomplishments:
Teach, coach and mentor students in fundamental hydraulic and hydrological concepts.
Assist students with their personal learning goals, increasing class pass rates by an average of 10%.
Geoscience Engineering, Houston, Texas
CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN (May 2015 – August 2015)
Selected accomplishments:
Precisely performed complex calculations for bearing capacity, settlement analysis and slope stability.
Reviewed project reports for compliance and accuracy. Reduced inaccurate reports by 15 per month.
Akenneth Piling Foundation LTD, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
STAFF ENGINEER (September 2013 – December 2014)
Selected accomplishments:
Conducted quantity takeoffs and project planning for a high profile project. Reduced costs by $100,000.
Procured project resources from vendors. Negotiated pricing and contracts, leveraging volume buys.
Education & Certification
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (graduating May 2016)
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Professional Certification/Affiliation
Engineer in Training-Texas Board of Professional Engineers, License 53040
Treasurer- Texas Society of Professional Engineers Texas Tech Student Chapter