Engineer
Resume:
LAURESTON
L. SHAND
Apt. ****N
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041
*******@*******.***
TELEPHONE
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Engineering professional with
demonstrated success organizing
and coordinating engineering and
marketing operations and general
business activities. Excellent
communicator with ability to
project and elicit interest,
support and enthusiasm among
clients, colleagues and staff while
using a common-sense approach
to problem solving and
professional business
development.
SKILLS
Project/Program Management
and Development
Evaluation/interpretation of
technical codes and design
standards
EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER - CIVIL ENGINEER
MILCON FORWARD OPERATING AGENCY
AIR FORCE INSTALLATION AND MISSION SUPPORT
CENTER (AFIMSC)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
RAF MILDENHALL, UK
Apr 2024-Present
Perform quality assurance oversight of Architect/Engineer and construction contractor technical work products, including assessment for compliance with applicable codes and design criteria.
Organize and gather project data, conduct analysis, prepare reports and provide recommendations without assistance.
Read and understand BIM submittals, CAD drawings, old blueprints, and facility/project specifications.
Enforce Design/construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and contracting procedures. Provide technical training, lessons learned, and best practices to technical and project management staff.
Ensure the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria and Uniform Facilities Guide Specifications are applied to complex facility construction projects.
CIVIL ENGINEERING LEAD
PARSONS CORPORATION
Oct 2022-Mar 2024
Civil engineer supporting design team implementing Site Surveys to U.S. Land, Air and Sea Ports.
Determined site conditions to develop the design of subsequent construction of Radiation Portal Monitors.
Supported the development of the Site Survey Report (including RFI responses during construction phases).
Oversaw civil and structural design activities including developing general project drawings, site plans, sections and details, foundation details, elevations, trench locations, signage and demolition. CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (QATAR)
DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Aug 2020-Oct 2021
Provided complete design services including preparation of civil site work drawings and utility designs based on existing local utilities and facility load and use.
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Design/construction of
overhead/underground power
and telecom systems
Structural concrete design
Land Acquisition and
development
Extensive experience as a Federal
Contractor
Roadway/Highway surface and
bridge design, construction and
inspection
Architectural facility layout and
design
Design and field construction of
HV electric
transmission/distribution systems
Followed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for design review and project mobilization as necessary. Performed design work for new Land Development projects for new construction, renovations and improvement projects for real property facilities and utility systems.
CIVIL ENGINEER
TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION/SUBSTATION DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION
EXELON/PEPCO HOLDINGS
Mar-Oct 2019
Responsible for performing civil design and calculations for Electric Utility Transmission/Distribution/Substation projects. Reviewed and approved permit drawings and construction drawings. CIVIL ENGINEER – BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP)
Jul-Oct 2018
Performed Engineering and structure field assessments and evaluations of CBP station structures and support facilities.
STRATEGIC SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY
May-Aug 2017
Provided engineering support, advice and consultation to active duty, reserve and retired Army personnel.
CIVIL ENGINEER/TASK LEAD
U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE (KUWAIT)
THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP, INC.
Aug-Dec 2016
Provided engineering Mission Support Services to the U.S. Airforce, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
OFFICE ENGINEER
WASHINGTON METROPOLITIAN AREA TRANSIT
AUTHORITY (WMATA)
Mar-June 2016
Provided Civil Engineering technical support to WMATA new construction programs.
CIVIL ENGINEER
SELF-EMPLOYMENT (part-time)
Jul 2015-Mar 2016
Provided consultation, design and engineering assistance to colleagues and associates developing land construction areas. 3
SENIOR FACILITIES ENGINEER
CACI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
May 2014-May 2015
Provided civil and architectural engineering support to USDoD- Army CYBER and INSCOM.
PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE (Kandahar, Afghanistan)
THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP. INC.
Feb-Dec 2013
Provided facility and infrastructure systems, planning, programming, design engineering, inspections, etc. in accordance with USDoD objectives.
SENIOR CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
ALTRAN SOLUTIONS
Dec 2010-Dec 2011
Coordinated, designed and implemented Civil Engineering projects and subcontracts, including electric transmission/distribution, oil/gas and refinery projects.
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER
NATIONAL GRID
Feb-Nov 2010
Senior Project Manager managing major electric Transmission and Substation (69kV-500kV) projects throughout service territory. CIVIL ENGINEER/CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE (Balad, Iraq)
Jan-Dec 2008
Provided civil engineering design and construction expertise to the U.S. Dept. of Defense (U.S. Airforce) at Balad Air Base, Balad, Iraq. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
The George Washington University
Master of Science, Engineering Management
Master of Business Administration
Western New England University
A+Certification, Computer Technician Certification Massachusetts Career Development Institute
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