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GIS Specialized Civil Engineer

Highly educated and motivated professional with the ability to perform engineering analysis and design, review civil engineering work of varying complexity and scope, and perform field inspections, observations, and evaluations. Able to work as part of a team and independently to follow procedures and implement civil engineer methods and processes to accomplish end results. Adept at applying engineering theory and skills to solve project issues and problems, combined with knowledge of Federal and State codes and regulations governing civil engineering and public works project standards and guidelines. Productive and personable demeanor with a drive for continuous improvement, quality, and business excellence. Passed CFM Exam from Association of State Floodplain Managers.

Seeking long-term career stability, preferably with a single employer for a long duration. Open to relocation and will consider opportunities throughout the USA as well as international locations if eligible for international work.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Skilled Technician and Problem Solver
Project and Record Management
Computer Applications and Engineering Software
Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Civil Engineering Methods and Practices
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
 

EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS
 

MBA, Technology, Science, and Engineering Program from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
M.S., Civil Engineering, Water Resources Planning and Management from Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
M.A., Geography from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
B.S., Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

Certifications:  GIS from University of Washington
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
ArcGIS Pro Quick-Start for the GIS Professional (16 classroom hours of instruction) Dec. 2019 in Seattle

Technical Skills:  GIS, CAD, GPS for enterprise GIS, quantitative analysis, and mobile data collection including Python, Tableau, R, Oracle, JavaScript, SQL, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Databases: Relational database systems applicable to transportation planning, hydrology, and GIS applications.

 

EXPERIENCE
 

DESIGN ENGINEER                                                                                                                                          03/2020 – PRESENT
INSIGHT ENGINEERING COMPANY in Everett, WA

Interviewed by company executive officers Santhosh Moolayil and Brian Kalab on March 10, 2020 and offered and accepted position as Design Engineer on March 11, 2020.

Job scheduled to begin on March 23, 2020 but start of work delayed due to government-imposed business curtailments related to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST, WAREHOUSE, DELIVERY                                                                                      08/2018 – 03/2020
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS in Renton, WA  (01/2019 – 03/2020)
CERTIFIT AUTO BODY PARTS in Tukwila, WA  (08/2018 – 01/2019)
Effectively communicated with a diverse team to meet delivery goals at a hub store servicing up to 12 other stores. Provided excellent customer service to timely and efficiently deliver products to retail customers and parts specialists. Suggested and implemented improvements to increase order accuracy, efficiency, and save money.

 

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS IN MANUFACTURING, CONSTRUCTION, & RETAIL INDUSTRIES        07/2016 – 07/2018
LINK STAFFING and EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT in Seattle metro area, WA
Provided production management, quality control, operational support and more to various companies. Gathered and provided information concerning physical and consumable inventories.

 

BING MAPPING PRODUCT SPECIALIST (CONTRACTOR)                                                                          01/2016 – 06/2016
MICROSOFT in Bellevue and Redmond, WA
Judged the quality of data locations in Bing Mapping and Visual Studio and adjusted data points as necessary. Suggested product improvements to optimize accuracy and add more value.

 

QUALITY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST                                                                                              01/2014 – 01/2015 (mass layoff)
BOEING in Tukwila, WA
Contributing member of a Quality Control team that provided data analysis and performance reporting for P-8 Quality Assurance using web analytics IBM Cognos. Analyzed data and created graphs using advanced features of Excel including pivot tables, VLookups, and macros. Developed quality assurance plans with a strong customer focus to support the review of proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements for manufacturing critical aircraft for domestic and foreign militaries.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS:

GIS DESIGNER                                                                                                                                                                                 2003
DEI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES in Phoenix

GIS PLANNER                                                                                                                                                                     1999 – 2003
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT of MARICOPA COUNTY in Phoenix
Key member of the Planning and Project Management Branch provided GIS analysis using Esri ArcGIS including ArcMap, ArcToolbox, and ArcCatalog. Performed GIS work for the Planning and Project Management Division.