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Gerardo Perez

Terrell,TX

Summary

Dedicated and motivated Engineer I, focused on pursuing a career in Land Development. Possess critical decision-making skills and extensive experience with Civil 3D, creating detailed plan sets while ensuring compliance with city specifications. Proficient in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, estimating project costs, and preparing quantities for Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (OPCC) for city projects. Eager to apply my technical expertise in design, collaboration, and cost management to contribute to the successful delivery of land development projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer I

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
07.2024 - Current


  • Developed detailed plan sets for street rehabilitation and sidewalk projects across the City of McKinney, following the directives of the Project Manager to ensure design accuracy and project goals were met.
  • Assisted in the design of street rehabilitation projects, including pavement resurfacing, base repairs, and improvements aimed at enhancing road durability and traffic flow.
  • Contributed to the planning and execution of a sidewalk and panel replacement project, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and city specifications while improving pedestrian safety and accessibility.
  • Worked to preserve existing drainage patterns in all projects, integrating drainage solutions into designs to prevent flooding and maintain effective water flow throughout the city.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.

Public Work Intern

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the design and expansion of a nearly 2-mile-long minor arterial road in Lubbock, Texas, converting the existing two-lane roadway into a four-lane configuration to improve traffic flow and accommodate future growth.
  • Contributed to the redesign of a key intersection, adding two left-turn lanes and a median to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve traffic management.
  • Gained practical experience in using engineering software, including CAD tools for road design and spreadsheets for cost estimation and quantity tracking.
  • Assisted in creating the Opinion of Probable Construction Cost, working with senior engineers to estimate material costs, and other project expenses for budget planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • CIVIL 3D
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Multi Tasker
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Engineer I

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
07.2024 - Current

Public Work Intern

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Texas At Tyler
Gerardo Perez