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 Engineering Technician
SUMMARY: Remarkably gifted Engineering Technician with over six years experience in supervising and participating in sub-professional engineering work of a skilled nature which includes surveying, drafting, designing, inspecting, and materials testing to ensure quality at all stages of public works construction projects.
Summary of Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and instruments used in public works surveying, drafting, designing, and inspecting.
Considerable knowledge of mathematics and their application to surveying and engineering computations.
Thorough knowledge of construction specifications and plans.
Strong knowledge of regulations related to public works construction by contract.
Exceptional knowledge of construction materials testing in the field and laboratory.
Strong skill in the use and care of land surveying, designing, drafting, and inspecting equipment.
Profound skill in performing difficult technical computations, estimates, and tests.
Solid skill in compiling engineering data and statistics.
Great skill in the resolution of problems related to the construction of public facilities and structures.
Exceptional ability to determine adherence to engineering specifications on a variety of construction jobs.
Remarkable ability to work closely with contractors and construction supervisors to secure compliance with specifications.
Strong ability to assume responsibility and to use sound judgment.
Uncommon ability to convert engineering principles into effective designs.
In-depth ability to supervise and direct the activities of others.
Strong ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Exceptional ability to work outdoors under a wide variety of weather conditions.
Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, division heads, supervisors, co-workers, and contractors.
Professional Experience
Royal Engineering Works Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Senior Engineering Technician
Supervise and participate in surveying sites for the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, storm and sanitary sewers, footing drains, and water mains.
Use survey equipment to measure distances, obtain existing elevations, and establish new elevations.
Use survey information to design and draft plans and prepare specifications for public works improvements.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design equipment.
Create and update engineering maps.
Inspect construction projects and conduct lab and field tests on construction materials to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Make complex engineering calculations.
Train and direct co-op and temporary personnel.
Verify use of materials and percentage of completion to support authorization of partial payment to contractors.
Operate motor vehicle to perform essential functions.
Royal Engineering Works Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Engineering Technician
Designed and prepared detailed electronic (CAD) working plans, charts and scale drawings for complex projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications.
Interfaced with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements.
Prepared electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings, and material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications, and standard layouts provided by customers, consultants, and departmental contacts.
Reviewed and manipulated electronic files received from consultants and departmental contacts.
Made basic computations to determine layout of charts, strength of materials and requirements for structural design.
Revised computer-aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction.
Performed other tasks as assigned.
Education
Associate Degree in Electronic Drafting University of New York (2000)