Efrain Rodriguez
Indio,CA
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Civil Engineer with proven expertise at the City of Coachella, adept in AutoCAD and construction management. Successfully led community outreach initiatives, enhancing public engagement and project efficiency. Recognized for critical thinking and effective team leadership, ensuring high-quality standards in stormwater management and infrastructure projects.
Successfully performed inspections and delivery final projects ensuring design guidelines have been met for water and sanitary departments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Civil Engineer
City of Coachella, CA
Coachella, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted in the design and analysis of civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop project specifications and scope of work.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor construction progress and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared detailed reports and documentation for project milestones and stakeholder presentations.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other design software to create technical drawings and plans for various projects.
- Led community outreach efforts to gather input on upcoming infrastructure projects, fostering public engagement.
- Conducted field visits during construction phase to monitor workmanship quality.
- Participated in public meetings to address community concerns regarding proposed developments, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Drafted clear AutoCAD drawings that accurately represented details such as utilities location.
- Maintained accurate project files, ensuring easy retrieval of information by team members.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Implemented GIS mapping techniques to help visualize spatial distribution of project-related data.
- Coordinated with subcontractors when required.
- Identified potential issues related to stormwater management on a given site through hydrological analysis.
- Conducted site inspections to verify construction progress and adherence to project specifications, maintaining high quality standards.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects.
- Checked water, sanitary and storm drain materials submittals per guidelines and city stds.
- Inspected new water connection tie-in to existing water infrastructure and coordinate with water department crew for water main isolation.
- Inspected new sanitary installation per Coachella designed guidelines and approved plans.
Engineering Technician
City Of Cathedral City, Ca - Municipal Government
Cathedral City, CA
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Drafted technical reports and documentation for engineering projects.
- Maintained City engineering records
- Performed plan checks for new residential precise grading plans.
- Issued permits such as; Grading, encroachments, parks, Dry Utilities and Transportation.
- Performed sidewalk and Driveways inspections per City stds.
- Designed street Improvement plans by Pavement management plan where needed the must around the City.
Engineering Technician
City of Calexico
Calexico, CA
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted in the preparation of technical reports and documentation for projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Drafted technical reports and documentation for engineering projects.
- Updated Water, sanitary and storm drain city maps
- Issued encroachment permits for utilities projects or residential projects such as sidewalk and driveways approaches
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Baja California
Mexicali, Mexico05-2011
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Concrete design
- Surveying techniques
- GIS applications
- Construction management
- Water resources
- Pavement design
- Stormwater management
- Public works
- Erosion control
- Hydrology and hydraulics
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Drawing review
- Construction site management
- Microsoft excel, project, and Visio
- Site inspections
- Interpreting blueprints
- AutoCAD
- CAD drafting
- Project management
- Construction materials
Certification
Registerd Civil Engineer C98934
Water Distribution Certificate D-2
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Civil Engineer
City of Coachella, CA
10.2019 - Current
Engineering Technician
City Of Cathedral City, Ca - Municipal Government
03.2016 - 10.2019
Engineering Technician
City of Calexico
11.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Baja California