Laura G. Hernández
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El Paso, Texas 79902 ***********@******.****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position in the Structural Engineering field where I can utilize my acquired technical, analytical and interpersonal skills while accepting a variety of responsibilities to help businesses achieve success and become a valuable asset to the company.
Key Strengths:.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills with articulate fluency in English and Spanish. • Able to work independently with little direction or supervision.
• Proficient with AutoCAD. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in all MS Office applications. • Detailed oriented and organized
• Superior problem solving skills, combined with excellent analysis and strategic planning abilities. • Clerical duties
• Experienced in ENERCALC, RAM Advance, RISA and WinSTRUDL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Engineer MM Structural Engineers Inc. El Paso, Texas 10/2009-10/2011
Draft and detail design drawings in CAD
Responsible of providing construction support
Review Submittals
RFI responses
Site Visits and Observation Reports
Responsible of preparing construction specifications
Performed design for new construction on concrete, steel, masonry and/or wood following international and local codes such as IBC, ACI 318 and ASCE.
Performed analysis and design on existing structures for new loads or structural revamping/rehabilitation on concrete, steel, masonry and wood following international and local codes such as IBC, ACI 318 and ASCE.
Prepared estimates on designed projects
Project Engineer Construction Project Management Enterprises El Paso, Texas 06/2009-10/2009
Assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
Estimating
Take Off’s
Responsible for preparing Subcontractors’ Contracts
Responsible of updating Submittal Logs
Review and Approve proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliers.
Preparing Close out Documentation
As-built Drawings
Operation and Maintenance Manuals from subcontractors and suppliers.
Warranties from subcontractors and suppliers
Responsible of updating RFI Logs
Civil Engineer Intern (Internship)ArcelorMittal Vinton, Texas 05/2008 - 07/2008
Responsible for Supervising Subcontractors.
Responsible for receiving bids for new projects.
In charge of developing a Waste Management Plan.
Responsible for updating drawings according to construction improvements.
In charge of as-built surveying using a total station.
In charge of studying the performance of a Centralized Lubrication System.
Project Manager Assistant (Internship) Construction Project Management Enterprises
El Paso, Texas 05/2007- 09/2007
Assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
Estimating
Take Off’s
Responsible for preparing Subcontractors Contracts
Responsible of updating Submittal Logs for 5 different projects.
Review and Approve proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliers.
Preparing Close out Documentation
As-built Drawings
Operation and Maintenance Manuals from subcontractors and suppliers.
Warranties from subcontractors and suppliers
Responsible of updating RFI Logs
Involved in Projects over $700,000.00
EDUCATION
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering: Graduation July 2009
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Engineer in Training (EIT): July 2009
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Masters of Science in Civil Engineering: December 2011
GPA: 3.54
Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Texas (SEAoT)
Member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request