Eduardo Mercado
Long Beach,,CA
Summary
Aspiring Civil Engineer with direct experience at Santa Clara Valley Water District and the Port of Los Angeles. Proven track record in technical plan reviews, construction site assessments, and contract documentation support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Engineer III
Port of Los Angeles
San Pedro, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive reviews of construction plans (40-100%) to ensure conformance with professional codes, POLA standards, and constructability requirements
- Utilized Bluebeam for cross-functional collaboration to review and track project specifications, design clarifications and contractor submittals.
- Conducted project site assessments, Field Observation Report (FOR), to evaluate construction activities.
- Managed and coordinated permit request filings with LADBS, ensuring all procedures abide to statues and regulations
- Extensive Civil3D work pertaining to civil sheets; utilities(U), removals(R), storm drain(SD), general notes(GN)
- Produced excel cost estimates to use in project bids
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Raw Water Pipeline Maintenance and Operations Engineer (Intern to Temp)
Santa Clara Valley Water District
San Jose, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Interpreted complex engineering drawings, schematics, and contract documents to adhere to district standards.
- Acted as district representative for on-site contractors, coordinated access to restricted locations and enforced professional codes and Valley Water safety requirements.
- Performed regular site visits and project inspections for pipeline maintenance, followed by technical meetings.
- Participated in critical capital projects that included two decennial pipeline shutdowns.
- Used SCADA data, Excel, GIS, and Bluebeam to create maps and respond to contractor submittals.
PRNS
City of San Jose
San Jose, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Community events, assisting the public and answering questions
- Promoting fun and free activities available to the public
- Provide a great, friendly service
- Ensure inclusion and fairness within all activities
Wastewater Treatment Tech/Hazmat Tech
ACTenviro
San Jose, CA
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensure water is treated accordingly to company standards and state regulations, in our case regarding Fluoride ppm levels
- Observe trends to prevent issues such as overflow, unsafe pH levels, presence of acids, or other issues
- Monitored water treatment systems, adhering to state regulations
- Improved data tracking accuracy and reduced process time by 50%
- Maintained knowledge of Hazmat procedures and safety procedures
Supervisor
Costco
San Jose, CA
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Led coordinated teams of 5-20 employees in a high pressure environment.
- Supervised daily operations to maintain high standards of customer service and product availability.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering Degree (B.S)
CSU Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2026
Skills
- MS Office
- Google Drive
- Photography
- Video Production
- Photoshop
- AutoCADD
- Civil 3D
- GIS
- Bluebeam
- Engineering Design
SOFT SKILLS
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Integrity
- Customer Service
- Great Attitude
- Love Challenges
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Native
French - Novice
Timeline
Student Engineer III
Port of Los Angeles
12.2024 - Current
Raw Water Pipeline Maintenance and Operations Engineer (Intern to Temp)
Santa Clara Valley Water District
06.2023 - 08.2024
PRNS
City of San Jose
06.2023 - 08.2024
Wastewater Treatment Tech/Hazmat Tech
ACTenviro
02.2022 - 04.2023
Supervisor
Costco
11.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering Degree (B.S)
CSU Long Beach