Civil Engineering Intern

VASANTI KADU

Tempe, AZ 623-***-**** *************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasantikadu/ OBJECTIVE

Graduate student in Construction Management and Technology with a strong foundation in Civil Engineering and nearly 3 years of experience in project coordination, procurement, structural analysis, and wastewater design. Seeking a Summer 2025 internship to apply expertise in construction planning and management for infrastructure projects. EDUCATION

Master’s in Construction Management and Technology Aug 2024 - Dec 2025 Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ, USA GPA – 4.0 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Aug 2018 - May 2021 Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management – Nagpur, MH, India GPA – 3.48 Diploma in Civil Engineering Aug 2015 - May 2018

Government Polytechnic – Nagpur, MH, India GPA – 3.59 CERTIFICATION AND SKILLS

Technical Tools: AutoCAD, InfoWorks ICM, MapInfo, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, Projectsight, Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite. Certifications: LEED Green Associate (2024), Tekla Structures Basic Steel Training, Procore Construction Management Professional Certificate

(PMI Registered, 2025), OSHA.

Key Skills: Stakeholder Management, Project Timeline Management, Data Analysis, Comprehensive Project Evaluation & Strategic Planning, Procurement Management, and Construction Document Control & Compliance Management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Service Assistant ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – Tempe, Arizona, USA Sept 2024 - Present

• Mentoring 75+ students, delivering measurable improvements in academic performance through personalized support and guidance.

• Applying geotechnical principles to evaluate academic work, maintaining 100% grading timelines, enhancing technical understanding.

• Managing grading records and performance data with precision, delivering accurate and timely feedback. Graduate Network Modeller STANTEC – Pune, Maharashtra, India Aug 2023 – Jul 2024

• Developed sewage treatment models in InfoWorks ICM & MapInfo+, including CSOs, pump stations, and bifurcations.

• Streamlined communication across multicultural UK teams, improving coordination and ensuring on-time project delivery.

• Oversaw project procurement management, ensuring timely material deliveries and cost-effective vendor negotiations.

• Created, managed, and tracked RFIs from the field to architects and engineers, ensuring clarity in project execution.

• Maintained and updated procurement logs, submittals, and documentation, improving data accuracy and accessibility.

• Assisted in QA/QC processes, including pre-pour checklists, punch list walks, and material inspections.

• Collaborated closely with project superintendents to ensure on-site execution aligned with design specifications.

• Assigned tasks to subordinates, reviewed their work for quality, and ensured completion within prioritized timelines.

• Performed design calculations, coordinated with vendors/contractors, reviewed material submittals, and conducted field inspections.

• Developed contract documents, subconsultant agreements, plan set drawings, technical specifications, permits, and pay applications.

• Prepared and analyzed flow and asset survey data, optimizing site selection for rain gauges and flow monitors.

• Collaborated with a diverse team from the UK, gaining experience in multicultural work environments, enhancing team-building skills. Engineer - Design DRA CONSULTANTS, LTD – Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Apr 2022 – Jul 2023

• Redesigned Nagpur’s wastewater network, increasing capacity by 25% for a $12.5M project.

• Independently led the technical scrutiny of multiple projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and securing technical sanctions.

• Finalized ESR/STP locations through site analysis, optimizing project layouts.

• Managed multiple high-value projects, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

• Strengthened client relationships by streamlining design approvals and effective stakeholder communication.

• Interpreted customer drawings and coordinated with plant teams to mitigate technical miscommunications, reducing project delays.

• Conducted site safety audits and implemented corrective actions to maintain full compliance with internal safety protocols.

• Handled subcontracting processes, document control, and tracking submittals and RFI’s to support smooth project execution.

• Prepared DPRs, feasibility studies, and technical designs aligned with CPHEEO standards, securing timely government approvals.

• Designed and administered water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, pipelines, and pump stations.

• Assigned tasks to internal teams, tracked progress, and assisted with schedule management to keep projects on track.

• Reviewed engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Prepared Daily Progress Report (DPR) and Weekly Progress Report (WPR).

• Scrutinized design plans from project authorities like MJP and CPDM Mumbai, following CPHEEO standards.

• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for construction and environmental impact. Project Intern TECHYUGA STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. – Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Dec 2020 – June 2021

• Assisted in the design, detailing, and structural analysis of Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) for commercial and industrial projects.

• Reviewed drawings and structural calculations with senior engineers to ensure safety and code compliance.

• Prepared accurate erection and fabrication drawings, improving construction alignment and reducing rework.

• Maintained and updated project documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Supported development of client reports and presentations, clearly communicating structural recommendations and improving stakeholder understanding.

• Monitored project timelines and prepared status reports to track progress against deadlines and client expectations. ACADEMIC PROJECT

Python Program for Design of Circular Slab (Undergraduate Project) July 2020 – March 2021 Developed a Python-based program to automate calculations for circular slab design, including loads, reinforcement, and bending moments, shear checks and development length based on inputs like slab thickness, live loads and material grades. ACTIVITIES

• Copyright holder for “Python Program for Design of Circular Slab” (Government of India).

• Volunteered for the National Service Scheme (NSS), contributing to underprivileged community development projects.

• Certified A+ for Tekla Structures Steel Training by Trimble.

• Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

• Member, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Arizona State University Chapter.

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