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Brandon Sisk

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Self-motivated, hard-working engineering graduate student with broad foundation in engineering principles. Completes advanced academic projects demonstrating engineering support capability.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

University Of New Mexico, NM
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their skills and crucial engineering subject comprehension.
  • Contributed to the development of new curriculum materials, enhancing the quality of instruction within the department.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Structural Engineering Intern

Smith Engineering
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assist in key Structural Engineering processes under the supervision of Professional Engineers.
  • Performed activities such as structural analysis aided by computer software, structural design and plan reading.
  • Knowledge gained in plan reading and creating..
  • Supported senior engineers in solving complex structural issues, resulting in optimized designs and increased client satisfaction.
  • Helped conducted thorough site investigations to assess existing structures, assisted with identifying potential risks and developing effective solutions.
  • Developed precise calculations for various structural elements, contributing to accurate project estimates and cost evaluations.
  • Performed comprehensive load analysis using STAAD Pro and Autodesk Revit, helping to ensure safe and efficient building designs.

Education

BS Civil Engineering - Structures

University of New Mexico
12.2023

Skills

  • Load Calculation
  • Soil Testing
  • STAADPro Software
  • Revit Structures
  • Steel Design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Finite Element Modeling
  • SAP2000 Software
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • MatLab
  • Team Player

career future

Attending graduate school at UNM to earn MSCE in Structural Mechanics beginning in January 2024, specifically researching structural dynamics and control systems to assist in energy harvesting. After earning my MSCE at UNM I intend to study elsewhere to earn a PhD to eventually teach and do research in my career. Gain professional experience to take PE examination and earn title. Develop a lasting career in engineering through practice, experience, mentorship, research, and continued education

key skills courses

  • Structural Analysis
  • STAAD Pro.
  • Autodesk REVIT
  • Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Dynamics
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Steel Design
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Reinforced Concrete Design

Certification

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Additional Information

Studied complex engineering systems in the Netherlands, Summer 2023

Timeline

Structural Engineering Intern

Smith Engineering
05.2023 - 01.2024

Teaching Assistant

University Of New Mexico, NM
01.2023 - Current

BS Civil Engineering - Structures

University of New Mexico
Brandon Sisk