Detail-oriented Engineer with strong educational background in [area of study], supported by field research and professional work experience in Electrical Enginer and Construction Managemnt.
Skills
Hard worker
Attention to detail
Microsoft Excel, Project and Visio
AutoCAD 2004-7
Autodesk AutoCAD software
Work History
Research Civil Engineer, 10/1991 to 12/2015 CERL Engineer Research Development Center of the Corps of Engineers – Champaign, IL
Part of team that assisted military installation public works departments in the inspection, condition assessment, condition prediction, service life development and prediction, project development, and development and execution of capital improvement and/or maintenance and repair work plans of their public infrastructure.
Part of a team that developed a computerized Engineered Management Systems/Sustainment Management Systems called BUILDER and implementation of others called RAILER, PAVER, ROOFER for use by military installation public work department to plan and execute maintenance and repair projects of their public infrastructure.
Part of a team that 'closed' 26 military installations by inspecting the infrastructure, developing preliminary scopes of work and cost estimates using R.S. Means for infrastructure projects that could aid in future economic growth. Briefed Senior Department of the Army officials on results.
Part of a team that performed condition assessment/structural assessment/historic assessment of several historic structures. Developed projects with preliminary drawings in AUTOCAD, scope of work, and cost estimates to improve the condition within standards determined by the State Historic Preservation Officer or to demolish the facility.
Designed the electrical distribution system upgrade for USAG-Fort Detrick and USAG-Forest Glen. Reviewed the electrical distribution upgrade for part of Tooele Army Depot.
Part of a team that researched and developed standardized construction designs for Theater Construction Management System (TCMS) for deployed service members during contingency operation that require Base Camps/Forward Operating Bases (FOB's)/Contingency Bases. Designs include development of AUTOCAD drawings, bill of materials, cost estimates, construction crew type, size, and times, and required construction equipment.
Design issues include applicable codes, sustainment/LEED, electrical production and distribution, water storage and distribution, storm water collection, safety, security, transportation, and optimizing site layout for best efficiency. Drew in AUTOCAD, designed, and inspected the construction of a small FOB at CERL in order to do research projects.
Part of a team that worked with government agencies to develop facility improvements that owners could do to improve their facilities that would decrease the amount of damage in case of natural disasters.
Wrote or co-authored over 40 technical reports and 7 papers covering the above mentioned topics..
Deputy Division Operations Officer, 04/2005 to 11/2006 U.S. Army Gulf Region Division – Baghdad, Iraq
Oversaw the execution of 4,000+ projects, valued over $11.4 billion, on a daily basis as a "super" program manager to reconstruct the infrastructure of Iraq despite war time conflicts and conditions. Weekly briefed project status to senior and flag officers, Department of State officials, and official delegations.
Coordinated projects with multinational units. Developed orders for downtrace engineering units for project construction.
Assisted in developing plans to expand the Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) coordinating efforts with International Red Cross/Red Crescent, government and non government organizations.
Developed orders for Engineering Recon teams to get pictures of possible infrastructure projects and then developed projects with scopes of work from the information gathered.
Performed engineering analysis of construction accidents and then implemented procedures to improve construction site safety.
Preformed analysis of facilities for multinational forces to ensure facilities could withstand explosive forces from indirect projectiles and IED's.
Civil Engineer, 01/2003 to 09/2003 U.S. Army, 416th Engineer Command – Camp Arifijan, Kuwait.
Developed designs to construct fifteen 2,000 man to 50,000 man base camps (small cities) in Kuwait and Iraq. Designs included all aspects of the infrastructure. Some designs included include scope of work, cost estimates, bill of material, construction crew type, size, and times, and required construction equipment. Other projects were done by military personnel.
Developed design and oversaw construction of a Theater Distribution Center (TDC) that would coordinate and receive all logistics coming into the country and then push material forward to the unit. Also designed smaller transportation and logistical camps/nodes to support the TDC.
Assisted in the design of the Enemy Prisoner of War Camp (EPW) to house 10,000 to 30,000 prisoners.
Developed design and oversaw construction of two multi-million capacity Petroleum Distribution Centers.
Assisted in the design to make building and storm water improvements on the Kuwaiti Port Shuaba and coordinated designs with local Kuwaiti officials.
Developed design, bill of materials, and oversaw the construction of HAZMAT collection points, a logistical cannibalization point, paving 15 miles of unimproved roads, a physical fitness path, and three 2,000 sf asphalt parking lots.
Civil Engineer, 05/1997 to 12/1999
09/2003 to 04/2005
11/2006 to 01/2010 U.S. Army Reserves – Darien, IL
Developed and designed projects using AUTOCAD to support the major Army commands of SOUTHCOM (that oversees Central and South America), CENTCOM (that oversees the Middle East), and AFRICOM (that oversees the African continent).
Inspected the infrastructure at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin and Juliet Training Ground, Illinois.
Developed project scopes of work with preliminary cost estimates for work that could be done by personnel during training exercises.
Designed and oversaw construction of ten each 2,000 man base camps to support "Operation New Horizons" spanning several Central American counties for years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2007, and 2008.
Coordinated construction issues with SOUTHCOM.
Developed training plans and taught soldiers on TCMS on how to standardized designs for Base Camps/Forward Operating Bases (FOB's)/Contingency Bases that include AUTOCAD drawings, cost estimates, bill of materials, construction crew type, size, and times, and required construction equipment.
Design issues include applicable codes, sustainment/LEED, electrical production and distribution, water storage and distribution, storm water collection, safety, security, transportation, and optimizing site layout for best efficiency.
Supported Chicago office of the Army Corps of Engineers by performing Value Engineering analysis on several projected major construction projects.
01/2000 to 12/2002 Headquarters Company Commander U.S. Army Reserves – Darien, Illinois
Supervised 325 soldiers that supported the other units in the battalion.
Recognized soldiers who did an outstanding job and counseled/mentored those that need to improve their performance.
Wrote OPORDs (Operations Orders) and planned future missions.
Accounted for and maintained $7.5+ million dollars of equipment.
Developed and executed training plans (both individual and collective) to ensure the combat effectiveness of the unit.
Accounted for and maintained over $8 million of vehicles and construction equipment.
Set priorities for the unit and subordinate officers.
Developed 2 junior officers and 10 senior NCO's to be future leaders via counseling, mentoring, training, and challenging them to be technically and tactically proficient.
Made sure all soldiers were paid accurately and on time.
Kept soldiers highly motivated.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineer, 1985 Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah
Emphasis in Civil Engineering, Minored in Electrical Enginering (transmission and Distribution), Construction, and Spanish.
