Diego Duran
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Civil Engineer focused on land development, water resources, and infrastructure design. Experience in site development, utilities, and stormwater management, delivering efficient designs. Committed to continued growth and developing solutions that support community needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineering Designer
RICK Engineering
Tucson, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Lead civil site design for commercial and industrial developments, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts from concept through final design.
- Designed stormwater management systems to meet local jurisdictional requirements in Southern Arizona.
- Prepared and refined grading plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D, balancing site constraints, access, and drainage performance.
- Developed water and sewer plans, including service connections, profiles, and coordination with existing infrastructure.
- Coordinated with surveyors, clients, and agencies to resolve design challenges and advance projects through permitting.
- Reviewed plan sets and calculations for quality control and constructability.
Engineer-in-Training I & II
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Austin, TX
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Performed hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to size storm drain systems, inlets, and detention facilities in support of drainage reports and plan approval.
- Designed site and subdivision improvements for commercial and light industrial developments, including roadway layouts, grading, drainage, and utility systems.
- Prepared water and wastewater designs, including utility layouts, profiles, and service connections for coordination with municipal systems.
- Produced construction documents and permit submittals using AutoCAD Civil 3D, adhering to local and company standards.
- Supported constrained site designs by iterating grading and drainage solutions to meet access, utility, and stormwater requirements.
- Coordinated with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to maintain schedules, budgets, and deliverable quality across multiple active projects.
- Assisted with cost estimates and responded to agency and client review comments during design and permitting.
Education
BS - Civil Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, United States12-2021
Skills
- Civil 3D & AutoCAD Proficiency
- Site Grading & Drainage Design
- Stormwater Management & Hydrology Analysis
- Utility Design & Modeling
- Plan Production & Construction Documents
- Client & Jurisdiction Coordination
- Problem-Solving & Technical Analysis
Certification
Engineer in Training - Texas Board of Professional Licensed Engineers
Languages
- English, Native speaker
- Spanish, Native speaker
Timeline
Principal Engineering Designer
RICK Engineering
06.2025 - Current
Engineer-in-Training I & II
Kleinfelder, Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2025
BS - Civil Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin