Christopher R. Kappes, EIT

916-***-****

uyyjlv@r.postjobfree.com

Civil/Structural Engineer

Design ~ Analysis ~ Construction Management ~ Quality Control ~ Retrofit

Dedicated, skilled civil/structural engineer with experience and advanced education seeking a career position in civil/structural engineering with opportunity for advancement

Education, Certification & Honors

Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Structural Emphasis

California Polytechnic University, SLO 2010

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Structural Emphasis

University of California, Davis 2007

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) - State of California 2007

Recipient - National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Scholarship 2006-2007

Recipient - Dean’s List, University of California, Davis fall 2005 & fall 2006

Relevant Experience

Project Engineer - Clark Pacific - Sacramento, CA 2007-2008

•Produced and updated AutoCAD drawings including but not limited to: elevations, plans, sections, and panels, truck loading diagrams and crane layout diagrams

•Scheduled work crews, subcontractors, panel transport, and construction equipment

•Sequenced pre-cast production, transport, erection, and crane positioning

•Supervised and provided quality control for the production of pre-cast and glass-fiber reinforced concrete panels: inspected welds, checked form dimensions, inspected finished pre-cast panels and managed sandblasting/repairs

•Calculated crane sizing and managed bid negotiations with crane subcontractors

Skills

•Strong in PC environments:

oAdept in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

oExperienced in SAP2000, Bispec, STABL, Life-365, Matlab, Flow Master, StormCAD, Culvert Master, SewerCAD, and PondPack

•Trained in technical writing with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and logically

•Comfortable in public speaking situations

Relevant Coursework

Structural: Seismic Analysis/Design for CE, Pre-stressed Concrete, Structural Design: Metallic Element, Structural Design: Concrete, Structural Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Structural Design, Building Design, Earthquake Loads, Advanced FRP Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete, Advanced Fiber Reinforced Polymer Design, and Concrete Materials, Hydraulic Structural Design

Civil: Slope Stability Analysis, Analysis/Design: Deep Foundations, Foundation Design, Optimization and Design, Pavement Engineering, Engineering Economics, Probabilistic System Analysis, Numerical Solutions to Technical Problems, Transportation System Operations, Design-Build Project Management, and Engineering Hydraulics

Additional Experience

Waiter - Red Lobster, Sacramento, CA 2004-2006

Tutor (math, chemistry, and physics) - American River College, Sacramento, CA 2003-2004

Supervisor/Customer Service Representative - Wells Fargo Bank, Sacramento, CA 2001-2003

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