AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Designer
SUMMARY: Exceptionally gifted, knowledgeable and result-oriented Designer with great background performing professional level technical and civil engineering work in the design of Public Works, public utility structures and projects.
Summary of Qualifications
Ten years experience
Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil and transportation engineering.
Thorough knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and computer modeling.
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to Public Works projects.
Great knowledge of current construction methods, costs, and cost estimating.
Solid knowledge of state and local design standards and WSDOT/APWA and City of Olympia specifications.
Immense skill in the operation of various civil and transportation computer programs, such as modeling and simulation programs, computer-aided design and drafting programs, spreadsheet, graphics, database, word processing, and other civil and transportation engineering programs as needed.
Exceptional ability to work from general written and verbal instructions.
Uncommon ability to perform complex civil engineering computations.
Profound ability to interpret engineering plans, survey notes, and legal descriptions.
In-depth ability to perform research and analysis on complex engineering issues and advanced computer modeling.
Strong ability to accurately complete detailed work, requiring a high degree of concentration, in an environment of noise, interruptions, and under stringent timelines.
Great ability to work cooperatively with others as a member of a technical, service-oriented team.
Professional Experience
Dept. of Works, Rainbow County, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Designer - Engineering
Responsible for necessary calculations, design and preparation of scale plans of proposed improvements with detail adequate to clearly convey methods, structures, material, and design intent.
Create lists of materials, procedures, and quantities necessary to construct proposed projects.
Determine a per-unit price for each pay item.
Prepare project specifications for Public Works projects.
Establish and review alignment of projects.
Locate existing and new utilities and related structures and appurtenances.
Review City engineering plans with respect to geometric design, traffic safety, and conformance with applicable standards.
Assist in review of developer plans and projects.
Analyze and review data, reports, and plans.
Calculate roadway and intersection capacity.
Analyze traffic level of service and operations plans.
Research current ownership and land value, legal description, survey data, and deeds as necessary.
Prepare various improvement district maps and compute individual assessments.
Dept. of Works, Rainbow County, Minneapolis 2000 - 2002
Junior Designer - Engineering
Prepared preliminary design, working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to the development of state parks, recreation areas and other recreation projects, and highway roadside landscaping.
Drafted master plans and prepares detailed development plans and specifications for building sites and landscape plantings.
Reviewed plans for conformance to codes and authorized approval for construction.
Performed special studies, planning, environmental design, and field investigations as required.
Reviewed development plans, permit application documents, environmental impact statements and reclamation plans.
Advised supervisor of problems, changes, and suggestions for more effective regulation practice and development activity.
Advised contractors on the interpretation of plans and recommended changes when necessary.
Dept. of Works, Rainbow County, Minneapolis 1998 - 2000
Designer - Engineering Intern (under supervision)
Planned and designed exhibition spaces, elements, and traffic patterns and drafted working drawings.
Executed implementation of exhibit design plans including lighting, labeling, construction and the installation process and monitored progress of contracted portions.
Prepared, monitored, and tracked exhibition installation budgets and authorized expenditures for exhibition display and construction.
Maintained existing exhibits and displayed and anticipated deterioration factors and security requirements.
Observed all common safety practices.
Performed other related duties as assigned or requested.