Applying for Structural Engineer position
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Expected Graduation: May 2017 GPA:3.95/4.00
Emphasis: Structural Engineering
Honors: Phi Beta Delta (International Honor Society)
Fellowship: Yabroudi & Al-Bitar Fellowship
Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon (ABET accredited)
M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, June 2014 GPA:4.00/4.00
Emphasis: Engineering Mechanics
B.E. in Civil Engineering, June 2012
Focus on Structural Engineering
Honors: Deans List
INDUSTRIAL Masri for Steel Construction
EXPERIENCE Chekka, Lebanon
Structural Design Engineer (Part time, 2015-Present)
Designed a steel roof for the house of the Lebanese VP Mr. Makary
Designed a single lane short span steel bridge
Detailing draftsman (Part time, 2007-2014)
Performed shop drawings
Observed manufacturing and installation
Attended meetings with engineers and clients
Mediterranean Engineering & Contracting Company
Tripoli, Lebanon
Intern (Jun-Aug, 2010)
Helped in bar bending calculation
Attended engineers meetings to discuss design problems
Observed various construction phases
ACADEMIC Syracuse University
EXPERIENCE Syracuse, NY
Teaching Assistant (Fall 2016, Spring 2017)
Assigned courses: CIE 331-Analysis of Structures, CIE 535-Structural Steel Design
Prepared homework solutions and graded homework and exam problems
Held four office hours per week
Guest Lecturer (Fall 2015)
Lectured CIE 331: Analysis of Structures
Provided STAAD.Pro tutorials for CIE 631: Structural Analysis I
Prepared the courses lectures, handouts, and tutorials
Lebanese American University
Byblos, Lebanon
Summer Research Fellow (Jun-Aug, 2014 & 2015)
Developed 3D FE models for composite bridges and in-filled masonry walls
Conducted the shaking table test on masonry walls
Studied the effects of composite bridges cracks on the thermal stresses
Laboratory Instructor (Feb 2013 Jun 2014)
Taught stress analysis, soil mechanics, and geotechnical engineering
Constructed the courses lectures, handouts, and exams
Assisted in performing the laboratory experiments
Laboratory Technician (Part time 22 h/w, Sep 2012 Jan 2013)
Operated and maintained the civil engineering laboratory
Helped students in experimental testing
Collaborated in conducting the ongoing research project
TRAINING AISC Night School
Online Courses
Design of Industrial Buildings (Jan. 30, 2017-Apr. 3, 2017)
Introduction to Steel Bridge Design (Jun. 1, 2016- Aug. 1, 2016)
Bracing Connections and Related Topics (Sep. 22, 2014- Nov. 24,
2014)
St. Giles International
San Francisco, CA (Jan. 20, 2014- Feb. 14, 2014)
Four-week intensive advanced general English course.
Oxford House College
London, United Kingdom (Jan. 21, 2013- Feb. 8, 2013)
Three-week intensive advanced level course in General English &
Conversation / Pronunciation skills
Community Development and Project Management
Broumana, Lebanon (Jun 2012)
Five-day intensive residential training camp to develop the skills necessary to
analyze projects and lead teams
AMIDEAST Work Success Boot Camp
Beirut, Lebanon (Feb 2012)
Five-day intensive workshop to develop the skills necessary to compete in todays
competitive job market
LEADERSHIP & ACI Egg Protection Device Competition, 2014
COMMUNITY Position: LAU Teams Supervisor
SERVICE Leadership & Constitutional Education Academy, 2013
Position: Trainer
Ripples of Happiness Competition-LAU team, 2012
Position: Volunteer
AFFILIATION American Institute of Steel Construction(AISC)- Student Affiliate
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)- Student Member
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)- Student Member
SKILLS Language Fluent in English & Arabic, intermediate French
Computer Skills Microsoft Office, AutoCad 2D, AutoCad Civil 3D, SAP 2000,
Robot, PGSuper, Primavera, ArcGIS, Abaqus, MathCad, Maple, Risa3D, STAAD.Pro
Omar El Masri Syracuse, NY
mobile:+1 (315) 75
Structural Engineer and Ph.D. Candidate
e-mail: oyelmasr@
linkedin.com/in/omar-e