Bret Smith
Cato,NY
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with a strong focus on power and substation design, with 5 years of industry expertise. Collaborates effectively within teams and works independently. Possesses exceptional communication skills for seamless coordination with colleagues and clients. Proficient in structural and foundation design. Consistently delivers successful solutions to complex technical challenges with speed and accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer II, E.I.T
TRC Companies
05.2019 - Current
- Complete accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads, and other metrics using both manual and digital methods. (Foundation and structure design using programs such as LPile, MFAD, & RISA).
- Develop designs and blueprints for new and existing substation projects.
- Estimate quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Review calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Identify and resolve potential structural issues.
- Assist drafters in developing structural design of substation structures using drafting equipment and software.
Engineer Technician, E.I.T.
CME Associates, Inc
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Deep foundation inspection: Timber Piles, Micro-piles, Pipe piles
- Ensure production piles comply with pile driving specifications
- Record and report summary of events, nonconformance item, and any other not worthy items back to the General Contractor/Engineers
- In-place field density testing – Soils and asphalt
- Fresh concrete testing
- Review specifications and drawings to ensure they are properly followed throughout construction
- Write and review technical field reports.
Education
Alfred University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Syracuse University – College of Engineering And Computer Science
05.2018
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Cato – Meridian Central School
06.2014
Skills
- Proficient in design software such as: LPile, MFAD, MAT3D, MathCAD, RISA, & Microstation
- Substation Structural analysis
- Deep & shallow foundation design
- Proficient in reading blueprints
- Time management/Workload balance
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour, 07/2018
- OSHA 40 hour, 03/2019
- Concrete Testing, ACI 1. American Concrete Institute, 09/2023
Timeline
Civil Engineer II, E.I.T
TRC Companies
05.2019 - Current
Engineer Technician, E.I.T.
CME Associates, Inc
07.2018 - 05.2019
Alfred University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Syracuse University – College of Engineering And Computer Science
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Cato – Meridian Central School
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