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Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Resident Engineer - Roads and Infrastructure
Supervised construction of bridge as a U-turn facility along Express Road E-30 made of steel and concrete estimated at $20 million.
- Chaired progress meetings and collaborated with contractor and client.
- Ensured compliance with FIDIC, ASTM, and AASHTO regulations for material testing and design.
- Followed up with authorities to secure NOCs.
- Directed site staff, including seven engineers, site inspectors, draftsmen, and quality personnel in carrying out required site testing.
- Saved client more than $2 million by reviewing contractor payments and choosing appropriate BOQ
- Relocated and designed bridge approach to reduce costs, resulting in faster completion by avoiding the main existing services and a cost savings of more than $500K.
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Management, Finance
Mechanical Engineering
Vice President Engineering and Construction (cto)
Led this startup company from inception through the design process to ready-for-market status. Directs the R&D, design, and engineering for the proprietary patented process. Ensures viability through third-party engineers, and liaises with domestic and international government agencies, clients, and partnering firms to market the technology and facility. Collaborates with other stakeholders to identify and develop equity and debt financing to support product launch.
- Led an R&D design improvement that substantially improved product efficiency and financial viability.
- Achieved savings of up to $150K in Workers Compensation insurance premiums by leading the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide safety program.
- Successfully implemented construction cost improvements through use of new, innovative and superior construction materials and tools.
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Criminal Justice
OSP Resident Engineer/project Manager
Managed a four hundred thousand dollar Federal Stimulus project to bring a much needed fiber optic network to many residential neighborhoods
- Worked independently to ensure the terms and conditions set forth in an agreed contract were met by the contractor and the project was completed to the satisfaction of the client
- Maintained extremely detailed records of as-built construction and updated red-lines to show construction which provided the client with an exact understanding of progress made
- Recognized major and miniscule mistakes in engineering and corrected them by making on-the-spot decisions which are essential so that deadlines are met and not exceeded
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Civil Engineering
Student Intern to Resident Engineer
Provided inspection and analysis to ongoing highway construction by collecting various field data and measurements.
- Assisted with tracking multiple construction projects through scheduling, payment estimates, memoranda, and related engineering data collection.
- Reviewed contract plans and cost estimates in order to efficiently communicate with current contractors and engineers.
- Analyzed changes made on field to current construction contracts.
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Bachelor of Arts
Management
Owner/resident Engineer
General contractor firm which handled mostly government related projects.
- Managed, supervised and controlled the execution of contracts, prepared bidding proposals, invoices and billing for all construction projects running between 20K and 370K.
- Managed multiple assignments, performing as Owner and Resident Engineer administrating, inspecting and supervising the execution of the contracts.
- Handled different projects, in different locations at the same time
- Interacted with inspectors, unions and workers to serve as liaison between client, company personnel and unions.
- Selected and contracted personnel.
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Electronics Engineering Technology
Business Management
Administration
Alps Resident Engineer Full Time
Identified as the Subject Matter Expert for all ALPS products on multiple Ford programs, ensuring
continuity from concept design to production
- Facilitated problem solving between customers, engineering, sales and program managers, maintaining quality communication as the link between all departments.
- Audited program details, reviewed and documented product information specifications, clarified product for Ford Applications and supported Release Engineers production goals, achieving integrity of data/information 100% of the time
- Demonstrated engineering expertise and documented adjustments in product categories of Power Window/Door Lock Switches, Clocksprings and Remote Keyless Entry systems, qualifying several new or modified products annually
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Electrical Engineering
Chrysler Resident Engineer
- Provided on-site engineering support and represented the Chrysler engineering team (customer) interests and positions on program issues.
- Provided expertise to customer regarding packaging antennas on different vehicle platforms.
- Coordinated / led / participated in engineering meetings with customer and related system suppliers.
- Reviewed project time lines and recommended actions to ensure customer deliverables were met.
- Generated engineering documentation (CN) to release parts into customer's system.
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Resident Engineer
Improving first time and reducing defects going to the customers in machining and assembly processes.
- Initiated product changes to the oil pump to reduce high torque conditions disrupting throughput.
- Was the product lead and voice of the customer for qualifying and launching a new head machining line.
- Eliminated leaking engine plugs fund in warranty due to a gaging process by root causing the issue then implementing temporary and permanent corrective actions.
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Science And Technology
Assistant Resident Engineer
Assisted in construction of various freeways in Los Angeles County. Provided daily progress reports, monthly estimates, traffic control programs and storm water pollution prevention program. Maintained quality assurance for highway construction to provide precise cost performed by prime contractors. Engineered and determined roadway needs. Handled office projects for senior transportation engineer.
- Received approval for water pollution control plan, lane closure schedules and coordinated with traffic management.
- Approved or rejected fresh concrete on field base with visual test and lab results of sub based material.
- Assisted with I-5 NB/SB landslide along I-5 Grapevine area slope stabilization utilizing helicopter to lay wire mesh over hills.
- Checked dam and anchor wall for Tick Canyon Bridge along LA-14.
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Mechanical Engineering
General Engineer / Resident Engineer
Oversee all day to day activities for contractor projects, up to 20 construction and design projects ongoing at a time with $48,000,000 in total value.
- Tasked with writing engineering documentation for project awards ranging from $15,000 to $6,000,000.
- Responsible for tracking project progress in critical hospital locations for internal VA coordination. This is used by all hospital services to schedule relocations.
- Serve as POC for all contractors issues needing resolution, and direction in order to proceed while adhering to VA specifications.
- Perform financial tracking and invoices of all projects at facility averaging $13.4 Mil per year.
- Involved in Medical Center master planning and SCIP process for future construction.
- Provide design guidance to VA personnel on in-house projects to insure compliance with all VA and building codes.
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Electrical Engineering
Resident Engineer
- Completed Engineering Product Validation reports to test and validate airbag control modules and satellites
- Improved field quality performance by resolving any quality issues before product launch
- Created service kit part numbers for airbag control modules & satellites based on service request backlog
- Monitored, tracked and documented the release records during appropriate points in the Release life-cycle
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with cross functional teams across multiple regions
- Traveled extensively to support NHTSA and IIHS crash tests at Autoliv and other crash test facilities
- Developed a process to effectively train and manage student interns to improve productivity
- Managed customer and internal team interactions
- Interfaced directly with customer to provide onsite and remote support for vehicle troubleshooting
- Successfully implemented Autoliv’s Continuous Improvement Projects
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Science
Bachelor of Science
Resident Engineer - Quality
Provided shop floor support for production, perform daily quality audits across 22 stamping press lines
- Managed employees to follow up and get tasks assigned to them completed
- Manage union personnel during containment of defective material
- Worked on projects to better understand and prevent future part failures
- Worked with assembly plants to understand issues and to develop proactive countermeasures
- Ensure resolution of customer concerns promptly & efficiently
- Validated parts through gauge checks and dimensional analysis
- Analyzed formability of draw panels to understand future part failures
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Civil Engineering
Master of Business Administration
Assistant Resident Engineer
Monitored conditions in field for conformance with Site Safety Plan and contract documents
- Supervised the projects inspection personnel during construction activities
- Conducted bi-monthly progress meeting with owners, contractors, external agencies and utility companies
- Responsible for maintaining project records and documentation
- Reviewed contractors monthly pay estimate
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Mechanical Engineering
Resident Engineer (jnap)
Analyze quality issues from external and internal indicators to ensure customer satisfaction for the Jeep
Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango in the area of Chassis and Exhaust Systems.
- Lead cross-functional teams to mitigate chronic issues affecting the assembly plant's top performance
- Perform root cause analysis to drive design and process improvements using World Class Manufacturing
- Evaluated engineering changes through Product Evaluation Runs (PERs) using statistical confirmation
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Business Administration
Resident Engineer, Controller Technologies
Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 support and handling of various Chrysler vehicles' head units.
- Primary contact to interface with clients in order to document incidents, offer resolution options, and monitor progress.
- Collaborated with Quality Control on a daily basis to achieve common goals.
- Understand and adhere to client's standard operating procedures.
- Consistently and successfully handled 500 units per day.
- Worked very well with teams of 4-10 engineers to troubleshoot incidents and insure timely problem resolution.
- Successfully processed administrative tasks including the maintenance of client's database records.
- Proactively sought to improve team communication with management via electronic communication tools at a Chrysler manufacturing facility.
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Engineering
Quality Management
Electronics Engineering Technology
Resident Engineer
- Provide technical and customer relations direction to field engineering, including scheduling, training, assigning work activities, and monitoring performance of equipment.
- Review, analyze and resolve field assembly problems, discrepancies and interferences within area of discipline including supervision, client, and other contractors, as required.
- Develop/update work procedures as required that involved research and interpretation of codes, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
- Traveled to customer locations maintaining the highest level of product support and customer satisfaction.
- Generated yearly budget for travel expenditures to include accrual-basis accounting for all North American Customers.
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Engineering Management
Leadership And Policy Studies
Resident Engineer (re) - Chicago Department of Transportation's (codt) Arterial Street ADA Ramps Project No. 54
- Supervised all contractor and consultant activities on the Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CODT) $1.3 million project to install ADA-compliant sidewalks at corners of various intersections on the City’s far south side. Ensured contractor’s compliance with all plans and specifications, consultant’s accurate recording and reporting, and timely completion of the project under budget.
- Approved submittals (including materials, processes, and schedules), inspected construction activities, and measure installed quantities for payment. Maintained accurate records of daily activities in field book, project diary, and CDOT construction management and quality assurance/control databases. Prepared weekly reports for funding agencies.
- Prepared pay estimates, contract modifications, and quality control reports to account for contractor’s completed work.
- Liaised between CDOT, contractor, Aldermanic offices, and communities in which construction occurs. Resolved any construction issues that arose in the field. Prepared official correspondence to contractor on behalf of CDOT.
- Successfully managed project closeout process by compiling final documents including punch list, material inspection documentation, quality control reports, warranties, and evaluating contractor’s performance. Transmitted final documents to CDOT Records & Estimates.
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Civil Engineering
Master of Science
Construction Manager/resident Engineer
Managed variety of multi-million dollar construction projects, resolving technical problems and ensuring that all activities proceeded according to project specifications and did not divert from the design plan.
Types of projects included water and wastewater treatment process upgrade, replacement and installation of pumps with new MCC and VFD equipment, large interceptors cleaning and rehabilitation. Project improvements included existing building demolitions, modifications to underground sedimentation basins, treatment residual handling facilities upgrades.
- Decommissioned large open reservoir consisting of more than 55,000 cubic yards of earthwork and constructed new 1.18 million gallon wire-wound prestress concrete tank.
- Provided construction oversight for a number of wastewater infrastructure system rehabilitation projects including, sewer cleaning, sewer re-lining and sewer spot repairs.
- Conducted rehab work coordination and post-repair inspections for a number of large intereptor projects, including improvement/replacement contracts, relining and open cut repairs.
- Provided technical and office support to the resident engineer on-site at a regional sewer district, coordinating project submittals review, responding to contractor's requests for information (RFI), preparing independent engineering construction cost estimates for project modifications, and attending project construction progress meetings.
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical And Computer Engineering
Resident Engineer
International Assignment at Ford Motor Company in Cologne, Germany as Resident/ Lighting Engineer.
- Support Ford Engineering Team to Create Functional Specifications for LED Drive Module (LDM) by Writing and Updating requirements.
- Create Parameters For U554 Main LDM & Signal LDM Projects
- Support Continental Systems Engineer in Vienna, Austria to propose new design approaches and to work on Open Items with Ford.
- Creating a Compliance matrix for MY 18 C519 (Focus) Power and Eco LDM modules.
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Design
Resident Engineer/construction Engineer
Lead construction engineering consultant for a municipality job consisting of annual improvements on average $5-6 million dollars.
- Prepare Bid Documents, Project Plans, Engineering Estimates of Project Budget, Project Special Provisions, Contract permits per IDOT Standards
- Controlling of project scheduling, weekly meetings with contractors to discuss goals and completion dates.
- Oversee of Quality Assurance, daily inspection of work done in the field, reviewing all HMA, SMA, PCC mix designs.
- Conducted Field survey with total station, construction staking, GPS for street cross section, utility design, and roadway improvements.
- Organization of all project material tickets, pavement quantities, and work done for monthly Pay Estimates to contractors.
- Communication with residents about project updates, inquires they may have during the construction process, and answering their concerns.
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Building Construction
Construction Management
Senior Designer/resident Engineer
- Detailed plans and created estimates for Contracts
- Designed many large and small scale roadway civil projects
- Resident Engineered and Inspected roadway civil projects
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Resident Engineer at General Motors – Alternators
- Served as liaison between GM and internal department on programs concerning the product design and performance
- Managed engineering changes of the product in the customer system for the life of the programs
- Supported GM Powertrain on the product integration and performance during development
- Supported product launches at GM vehicle assembly plants
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High School Diploma
Quality Resident Engineer
Ability to lead, coordinate and execute analysis and problem solving functions including but not limited to product analysis, documentation, testing, follow up and customer communications.
- Act as main customer (on site) contact for all product quality related issues.
- Assess all customer concerns and inform proper internal/external entities.
- Lead responsibility to initiate and implement containment/product verification activities in product pipeline as required (i.e. rework, sorting, yard audits, 3rd party containment/sorting companies, warehouse, manufacturing, etc.)
- Responsible to document and obtain appropriate internal approval for all costs associated with rework / sorting activity. This includes tracking, documenting and updating of appropriate metrics and/or problem solving reporting systems.
- Coordinates production trial builds with customer.
- Reconcile defect quantities and related PPMs with customer contacts.
- Participate in line audits, process reviews and track/communicate related issues/actions status to appropriate internal/external entities.
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Electronics And Communications Engineering
Resident Engineer
- Maintains and supports DeltaV DCS and Syncade (MES) System, ensuring timely and full resolution of automation related process/manufacturing issues.
- Executes variety of deliverables, which include development and implementation of system configuration changes for continuous improvement and CAPA implementation in a cGMP environment on both DeltaV and Syncade (RA) Systems.
- Test Script implementation in DeltaV and Syncade Simulation Systems.
- Maintains up to date and correct functional requirements and detailed design documents.
- Provides consultation and technical assistance related to DeltaV Product application.
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Civil Engineering
Professional/resident Engineer
Prepare construction site drawings and cost estimates for sewer improvement and Exxon Mobil/CFI projects going out to bid
- Manage/Oversee construction work and ensure contract requirements are met
- Maintain detail drawings/notes in personal field book of work completed on sewer/water improvement projects
- Create Record Drawings/As-Builts and service tie cards based on all engineering field book notes
- Organize field book information into reports and logs for the use of town records and creating pay requisitions for contractors
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Aerospace Engineering
Information Technology
Oracle 11g
Resident Engineer - Uconnect
Telnet into radios to communicate and modify radio parameters using various Linux commands
- Pull logging information for trouble shooting radio problems utilizing tera term
- Generate and track engineering / design change notices for a variety of product families in WebCN/EBOM
- Support product teams in updating radios to latest released software in vehicles, desk test benches and E/E Bucks
- Test radio features, participate in ride trips and track open issues
- Assist with problem resolution and root cause analysis
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Legal Studies
Quality Resident Engineer
Manage professional relationship with customer while housed in customer assembly plants.
- Provide knowledge and expertise of manufacturing process to customer.
- Address quality concerns for all [company name] products and minimize impact on customer satisfaction and customer rating of [company name].
- Facilitate communication to address customer concerns by leveraging all appropriate resources
- Flexibility to be available to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Conduct initial investigation for all concerns reported at customer assembly plants and provide detailed information to appropriate team members to conduct analysis and root cause the issues.
- Manage containment of parts at customer assembly plants and provide daily information for containment and cost status.
- Initiate Problem Resolution for customer concerns and support the problem resolution teams.
- Present six panel reports to customer, follow up on warranty claims, review charge backs and dispute down time when it is need it.
- Follow up engineering changes, approvals and trials runs.
- Performs other projects as assigned by Sr. Quality Manager.
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Power & Energy Systems
Resident Engineer
Facilitate customer needs with design team and field personnel.
- Answer construction team questions relating to the design of the project and provide solutions to problems encountered during construction phase.
- Update all calculations, drawings, and narratives based on as-built conditions and changes from the construction team as well as owner driven requests.
- Price change orders and provide design solutions to customer requests.
- Submittal reviews for all equipment being purchased to ensure contractual and performance requirements are being met.
- Assist commissioning engineer with testing procedures in accordance with the design.
- Work with vendors on Request for Quotes for equipment needed in the hospital.
- Manage design team in the bulletin process for changes to the contract
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Civil Engineering
Resident Engineer - Project Manager
Managed various roadway (MFT and IDOT) construction projects from start to completion
- Prepare weekly and daily reports
- Prepare pay estimates, change orders, waivers and final papers.
- Liaison between Client and Contractor before, during and after construction.
- Site layout for roadways, sidewalk, curb, driveways, lighting and drainage areas.
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Mechanical Engineering
Resident Engineer Commissioning at Los Angeles International Airport (lax)
- Perform LEED Fundamental Commissioning on mechanical and plumbing systems at 1.5 million sq. ft. new Tom Bradley International Terminal West Expansion (Bradley West project).
- Review contractor submittals prior to LEED Fundamental Commissioning.
- Witness and report on all final testing for project Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and Operational Readiness as required by Los Angeles Department of Building Services and Los Angeles Fire Department.
- Participate in testing for the following systems: fire alarm, electrical, lighting, vertical transportation, passenger boarding bridges, baggage handling system, test and air balance (TAB) verification, and power management control system.
- Assess and report on levels of construction for all trades as needed.
- Prepare meeting minutes.
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Civil Engineering
Management
Resident Engineer
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
- Install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery and laser guidance equipment.
- Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as storm drain pipes and gas lines.
- Dig ditches and trenches, backfill excavations, followed by compacting and leveling earth to grade specifications.
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Civil Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Resident Engineer, World Trade Center Construction Department
Report directly to and assist the Senior Resident Engineer in the oversight of construction and incremental turnover of the Transportation Hub Project.
- Responsible for coordinating field activities with adjacent stakeholders including facility personnel, contractors and other public agencies to ensure the project implementation coincides with schedule, contractual, budgetary and safety requirements.
- Communicate with the contractor on a continuous basis in order to settle disputes and establish, negotiate, write change orders for and track all extra work items, while supervising an administrative staff which assists in the process.
- Supervise consultant inspection staff in their oversight of daily construction activities and ensure they are equipped with the appropriate inspection documents necessary to perform controlled inspections, as well as review of daily narratives and inspection reports provided by said field staff.
- Review and approve payment requisitions and forecast extra work expenditures.
- Report directly to Engineer of Construction in the absence of the Senior Resident Engineer.
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Mechanical Engineering
Resident Engineer
- Resident Engineer responsible for inspection, problem solving and monitoring day-to-day operations for the National Airspace System. Project ranges from moderate to major complexity.
- Teamed with construction personnel, vendors, and contractors to resolve problems and set expectations regarding process flow and process quality.
- Execution and review of contract documents, design drawings, and specifications for the project.
- Supported management team with conducting analysis and documentation.
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Electrical Engineering
Design Release/resident Engineer
Release work for a telematics module/calibrations (OnStar) for multiple vehicles and regions
- Presenting engineering work orders to program teams at change approval board meetings
- Vehicle/bench troubleshooting and log collection of telematics issues
- Creating and flashing calibration files for telematics modules
- Telematics hardware and software updates for electrical buy off rides and barrier tests
- Participating in electrical buy off rides
- Updating and maintaining a telematics issue tracking database
- Participating in program development team meetings
- Supporting pre production and launch builds at vehicle assembly plants
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Civil Engineering
Civil/resident Engineer
Perform field oversight for onsite electrical contractor during construction activities
- Maintain information of materials and data from contractor(s)
- Conduct wage interviews with sub-contractor for city purposes
- Prepare daily and weekly reports of field activity
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Administratively Support A Staff of Six Resident Engineers
Liaison with contractors, subcontractors and official visitors
- Set up Senior Resident Engineer's weekly project meetings
- Took minutes, typed the results and distributed the final product
- Acquired and keep office supplies as needed
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Civil Engineering Technology
Science Of Civil Engineering
Resident Engineer - Science Building - University of Puerto Rico in Cayey
- Daily inspection of work performance in accordance to contract document requirement.
- Prepare and negotiate change orders.
- Prepare daily reports, monthly reports and weekly meeting minutes.
- Approve certifications for payments.
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Civil Engineering
Senior Resident Engineer/project Manager
- Senior Resident Engineer for two contracts regarding the relocation of US 41 from Harbor Avenue to 79th Street in Chicago. Initial contract involved grading and underground work as well as specialty environmental protocols previous to roadway construction. Second contract involved rebuilding and widening the 83rd St. arterial into the project site
- Resided over construction of a new multi-use trail on the Indiana University’s South Bend campus
- Utilities Coordinator for the $300M Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project in Chicago. Responsible for ensuring the removal and relocation of existing utilities prior to construction of the new viaduct
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Bachelor of Arts
Assistant Resident Engineer
I was engaged in the inspection of an oil pipeline construction project.
- Design and plan reviewing for concrete buildings structures.
- Drafted contractual documents for review and approval by the resident engineer
- Reviewed bids and made recommendations to the resident engineer.
- Kept accurate diaries of the daily activities and events.
- Made quantity calculations and pay item take offs.
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Resident Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibility of a Resident Engineer may vary depending on the type of project they are hired for, but there are some main duties common to the occupation. A review of current job listings identified the following primary tasks and responsibilities.
Plan and Implement Projects Resident Engineers are involved in the design, specifications, and execution of various projects. They use their expertise to evaluate construction projects and determine the best engineering method or practice to accomplish the job. They will establish an estimated cost and what tools and technologies are appropriate for the job as well as a timeframe for the work to be completed.
Supervise Projects Supervising construction staff is another of the Resident Engineer's duties. They must ensure staff are properly trained in the use of all equipment, that all staff have access to and use any safety gear and that the team is reaching the required milestones. If construction crews encounter any technical issues, the Resident Engineer should evaluate the issue and provide the appropriate solutions.
Oversee Compliance Resident Engineers must make sure their projects adhere to all government and industry standards and guidelines. If special permits or records need to be obtained, the Resident Engineer will do so and ensure the paperwork is recorded and stored properly.
Resident Engineer Skills
Strong leadership abilities and experience managing projects are important traits for Resident Engineers to possess. They must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be team players. Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot are also imperative. In addition to these traits, employers look for applicants with the following skillsets. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Resident Engineers with these core skills. Focus on the following, if you wish to become a Resident Engineer.- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical diagrams
- Advanced computer skills
- Experience with diagnostic and quality measuring tools
- Ability to work in industrial setting which includes walking, climbing, bending, and wearing appropriate safety gear
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Computer-aided design (CAD) experience
Resident Engineer Resources
There are more resources available on the Web for those interested in working in the maritime field. We scoured the internet and found these links full of learning opportunities and the latest industry news. On the Web
Civil Engineering - This magazine is published by the American Society of Civil Engineers and is a top resource for the latest industry news and information.
PE Magazine - This publication is released six times a year by the National Society of Professional Engineers and covers all the current news in the various engineering communities.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying - This nonprofit organization is one of the leading sources for obtaining professional licensing in engineering or surveying. Their site includes educational resources, exam information, and industry news and events. Resident Engineer Books
Resident Engineer Management Guide - This resource text is published by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and covers the management aspect of the Resident Engineer profession.
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers - This resource goes into great detail about the selection of materials for a project and the properties of each material. A wonderful book for those studying to become a Resident Engineer.
A Guide to Writing as an Engineer - A useful tool for the Resident Engineer, this book describes the best practices for technical writing as well as clearly communicating one's ideas to non-engineers. Industry Groups
American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE was founded in 1852, making it the oldest engineering society in the nation. It has more than 150,000 members in 177 countries. The society provides continuing education, conferences, resources, and is the world's leader in civil engineering content publications.
National Society of Professional Engineers - Founded in New York City in 1934, NSPE is dedicated to addressing the professional concerns of their licensed professional engineer members.
