CAMILA MADARIAGA CUBIDES
Austin,TX
Summary
Civil Engineer (EIT, ENV-SP) and M.S. student in Construction Engineering & Project Management at UT Austin. Brings 5+ years of infrastructure experience, combining hands-on engineering design (roadway, traffic control, tolling, utilities) with project controls, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and cross-agency coordination. Currently a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Transportation Research (CTR).
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
08.2026 - Current
- Conduct laboratory testing on 80+ asphalt binders using the Poker Chip Test
- Record data and maintain source documentation following good documentation practices.
Project Engineer, Transportation Department
DECON LLC
03.2024 - 07.2026
- Developed preliminary engineering and PS&E plans (roadway, traffic control, tolling, utilities), ensuring compliance with TxDOT, HCTRA, METRO, and Harris County standards.
- Performed quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and Utility Conflict Matrices (UCM) to create accurate bidding packages for public project budgets.
- Coordinated field operations and civil design for 250+ bus stop locations, enhancing accessibility and service efficiency in the METRO Bus Shelter Improvement Program.
Junior Project Engineer, Transportation Department
DECON SAS
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed roadway design packages, cost estimates, and PS&E submittals for U.S. public-sector projects, enhancing compliance with specifications for Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA).
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring timely completion of engineering tasks and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges during project execution.
- Assisted in developing project documentation, including specifications, reports, and design revisions.
Business Development Engineer
Premier Design Solutions (PDS) – Florida Based Company
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed competitive proposal packages, cost documentation, and schedules for FDOT roadway projects to enhance project compliance and competitiveness.
- Coordinated scopes with subconsultants and reviewed solicitation documents to ensure adherence to Florida procurement standards.
Cost & Budget Analyst, Cost Estimating Department
Constructora Bolivar
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Facilitated budgeting, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimation for residential and commercial developments to support project financial goals.
- Coordinated schedule preparation and cost control activities to ensure adherence to project constraints.
Education
M.S. - Civil Engineering & Project Management
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX, USA05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Los Andes University
Bogota, Colombia10-2019
Skills
- Software: OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, ArcGIS, QGIS
- PM: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Project coordination
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
Title: M.S. CIVIL ENGINEERING | CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Certification
- Engineer in Training (EIT), Texas No. 77438
- Preparing for PE Transportation Exam (expected early 2027)
- Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
Languages
Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)
Affiliations
CII, ASCE
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
08.2026 - Current
Project Engineer, Transportation Department
DECON LLC
03.2024 - 07.2026
Junior Project Engineer, Transportation Department
DECON SAS
05.2022 - 03.2024
Business Development Engineer
Premier Design Solutions (PDS) – Florida Based Company
11.2020 - 04.2022
Cost & Budget Analyst, Cost Estimating Department
Constructora Bolivar
11.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Los Andes University
M.S. - Civil Engineering & Project Management
The University of Texas At Austin