Kurt

5/11/2014
Houghton, MI

Position Desired

Geotechnical Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

Objective: To obtain a full time position in the field of Civil Engineering
Education: Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering Michigan Technological University August 2012
Master of Science: Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Focus Michigan Technological University Sept 2013
Professional Experience:
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI May - December 2012
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Soil Mechanics for Engineers
§ Helped develop laboratory syllabus .
§ Set-up, demonstrate, and run experiments for students.
§ Graded class work, and laboratory reports.
§ Responsible for student safety while running experiments.
City of Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN June - August 2011
Department of Public Works Sewer Design, Engineering Aide II
§ Drawing residential and commercial permits in AutoCAD.
§ Sewer regulator investigations.
§ Strip map reorganization project.
§ Digitized old strip maps in AutoCAD.
Highland Park Senior High-school Saint Paul, MN November-March 2008
Assistant Nordic Ski Coach
§ Trained JV Athletes.
§ Responsible for race timing and organization.
§ Coordinated transportation to and from races.
§ Responsible for safety of athletes during and after races.
Work Experience:
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 2009-2011
Facilities and Grounds Crew
§ Maintained image of campus and buildings.
§ Painting, repairing furniture and mechanical work around campus housing.
Xcel Energy Saint Paul, MN June-Sept 2006
Highbridge Plant Intern
§ Helped facilitate coal plant decommissioning.
§ Organized and filed work orders.
§ Managed safety tags and lock-outs around plant.
§ Clerical work.
§ Plant tours and safety demonstrations.
Technical
Skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, RocScience, HEC-Modelling Software, Matlab, R, Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS
Relevant Courses:
§ Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory
§ Foundation Design
§ Railroad Engineering
§ Steel Design
§ Senior Design – Kiewit, Lower Mattagami River Project, Circular Cell Cofferdams
§ Fundamentals of Soil Behavior
§ Green Building Design
§ Storm-Water Management – Conventional and Low-Impact Methods
Project Experience:
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI May - June 2012
Kiewit, Lower Mattagami River Project, Circular Cell Cofferdams
§ Design, Construct-ability, and Cost Estimation
§ Designed 3 Circular Cell Cofferdams to retrofit an existing hydro-electric power plant.
§ Provided step-...

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