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Kalynn Burton

Davenport

Summary

Dynamic Transportation Engineering Associate with a proven track record at the Iowa Department of Transportation. Expert in contract administration and analytical problem-solving, I successfully led project inspections and ensured accuracy of my teams documentation. Calm under pressure, I also mentored interns, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Engineering Associate

Iowa Department of Transportation
05.2022 - Current
  • Led project inspection and management efforts through pre-construction, construction and audit phases.
  • Read and interpreted plan sets, technical drawings, and associated documentation.
  • Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
  • Created new analytical tools to assess ongoing process efficiency.
  • Mentored interns, aiding in onboarding process and instructing new personnel on applicable specifications and procedures.

Adjunct Employee

Des Moines Area Community College
04.2025 - Current
  • Developing course materials and curriculum for contract administration class in Iowa DOT TTCP training program.
  • Teaching contract administration class for TTCP program.
  • Verified training coursework matches current specifications and industry standards.

Engineering Intern

Iowa Department of Transportation
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted IDOT staff in construction inspection and gained knowledge about construction processes.
  • Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2022

Associate of Science - General Studies

Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA
05-2019

Skills

  • Contract administration
  • Analytical
  • Calm under pressure
  • Microsoft office
  • Materials testing

Certification

Professional Engineer In Training-June 2022

Timeline

Adjunct Employee

Des Moines Area Community College
04.2025 - Current

Transportation Engineering Associate

Iowa Department of Transportation
05.2022 - Current

Engineering Intern

Iowa Department of Transportation
05.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Iowa

Associate of Science - General Studies

Scott Community College

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