Colton Shaff
Bozeman
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented Civil Engineer with a strong academic foundation in geotechnical engineering (B.S. and M.S.), currently applying expertise in environmental and water resources engineering. Adept at managing multifaceted projects while maintaining high levels of accuracy and professional effectiveness. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments. Now seeking to leverage technical knowledge and project management experience to transition into a geotechnical engineering role, contributing to innovative solutions in subsurface analysis, foundation design, and soil mechanics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Gaston Engineering & Surveying P.C.
05.2023 - Current
- Assisting in management of large and small, multifaceted projects primarily involving water, sewer, and stormwater drainage
- Prepare engineering drawings, technical reports, applications/permits, and presentations for projects
- Complete technical analysis and calculations for project design and technical reports
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, engineers, and owners/stakeholders to resolve design issues and implement effective solutions
- Collect field data, conduct field and laboratory testing on soil and concrete samples, and assist with field surveying
Equipment Operator and Laborer
Montana Landscape
10.2022 - 05.2023
Wildland Firefighter1
C&R Wildland Fire
04.2022 - 09.2022
Hydrologic Field Technician
USGS Nevada Water Science Center
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Collected field data, performed lab testing, and completed data analysis for purposes of water quality testing, environmental water analysis, water conveyance retention, stream gauging, and aquifer modeling
Education
MSCE - Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
University of Washington
06.2021
BS - Geological Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno
05.2020
Skills
- AutoCAD/Civil3D
- Slide2
- LPile
- Leica TS & GPS Surveying Equipment
- Technical writing/reporting
- Quality control
- Project management
Certification
- Passed FE Civil Exam
- Certified EIT in the State of Montana
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I
Timeline
Project Engineer
Gaston Engineering & Surveying P.C.
05.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator and Laborer
Montana Landscape
10.2022 - 05.2023
Wildland Firefighter1
C&R Wildland Fire
04.2022 - 09.2022
Hydrologic Field Technician
USGS Nevada Water Science Center
07.2018 - 05.2020
BS - Geological Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno
- Passed FE Civil Exam
- Certified EIT in the State of Montana
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I
MSCE - Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering
University of Washington
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