Summery
Seeking an entry level position as a civil engineer-in-training in structural or geotechnical engineering
Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI Graduated Dec 2018
Bachelor of Science;
Major: Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited)
Emphasis area(s): Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Minor: Business Administration
Related Coursework
Construction Engineering- project scheduling, contracts, bidding, cost estimation, and equipment
Construction Materials- theory, design, and testing of pavement mixtures
Transportation Engineering- transportation systems, interactions, planning, and design concepts
Environmental Engineering- Ecological chemistry; toxicity and risk; watershed and mass balance analysis; groundwater hydrology; water and wastewater treatment; surface water quality; solid and hazardous waste management; air pollution control
Fluid Mechanics-Fluid flow, fluid energy, flow continuity, and fluid momentum
Senior Design- group project with focus on redesign of a bridge and realignment of surrounding roads
Geotechnical Engineering Course Work
Geotechnical Engineering I-soil mechanics, subsurface exploration, soil shear strength and soil effective stress
Geotechnical Engineering II-slope stability, lateral earth pressure, retaining walls and geotextile applications
Structural Engineering Course Work
Introduction to Structural Engineering- basic analysis and design using tributary area, load factors, and reduction factors
Intermediate Structural Engineering- structural analysis using virtual work, influence lines, and force-based and displacement-based methods of statically indeterminate analysis
Reinforced Concrete Structure- code-based design of a variety of common reinforced concrete elements including: beams, one-way slabs, non-slender columns, retaining walls, spread footings, and slabs-on-ground
Steel Design-design and analysis of steel members and connections based on AISC specifications
Wood Design- design and analysis of wood members and connections based on NDS specifications
Foundation Design- design of shallow, intermediate, and deep foundations considering bearing capacity, settlement, and constructability
Military Experience
United States Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC Aug. 2003-Sept. 2011
Platoon Sergeant
Maintained accountability of up to 35 Marines
Developed, directed and administered an annual training program for up to 35 Marines
Planned, coordinated and supervised movement of Marines to and from training areas
Supervised loading and movement of resupply convoys in support of training and combat operations
Directed preventive maintenance on vehicles
Supervised and conducted live fire ranges
Directed daily operations of up to 35 Marines
Planned, coordinated and supervised licensing Marines on various government vehicles
Planned and coordinated pre-deployment training events for up to 35 Marines
Ensured Marines were financially, medically, personally, and legally prepared for deployment over seas
Coordinated the use of vehicles and other equipment from external units
Relevant Employment History
Realtime Utility Engineers Fitchburg, WI June 2019-June 2020
Civil Engineer
Completed design calculations for electrical structures
Completed computer models for electrical structures
Created fabricator schematics for electrical structures
Completed design reports for electrical structures
Performed quality control for electrical structure designs
Completed design calculations for structural foundations
Completed computer models for structural foundations
Created fabricator schematics for structural foundations
Completed design reports for structural foundations
Performed quality control for structural foundation designs
Applied project specific engineering design codes
Participated in project and workload meetings
Requested electrical vendor information as needed
Austin Engineering Enterprises Lancaster, WI May 2014-Sept. 2016
Surveying assistant
Utilized total station to accurately measure for distance and direction for future septic systems
Staked future septic systems
Staked building construction sites
References
Joe Moser
Director of Civil and Structural Engineering
Realtime Utility Engineers
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Dr. Amr A El Ragaby
Civil Engineering Professor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Mark Meyers
Civil Engineering Professor (ret.)
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John Mingo
Veteran’s Certifying Official (former)
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Tom Riechers
Warehouse Manager
Ashley Home Store
Platteville, WI 53818
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Larry Austin
Owner
Austin Engineering Enterprises
Lancaster, WI 53813