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Landon K. Himes
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Landon K. Himes

Gulfport,MS

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Civil Engineering Corps Commissioned OfficerEngineering Assistant IIConstruction ElectricianEngineering Assistant IService Technician

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Gulfport, MSNew Orleans, LA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $270000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k match

Summary

Dedicated Civil Engineering professional with a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge, and a strong commitment to skill enhancement and credential advancement. Successfully passed the FE Exam-Civil and obtained an EIT certificate, currently pursuing a PE license in Civil-Structural. A proud member of the United States Navy since 2009, actively serving in the Navy Reserve Civil Engineering Corps as an O-1 (Ensign), bringing valuable leadership and teamwork experience. Flexible and adaptable, ready to contribute to a new organization while enhancing its reputation and fostering career growth.

Experienced with leadership and strategic planning in high-stakes environments. Utilizes strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to drive operational success. Track record of effective team leadership and conflict resolution, ensuring mission objectives are met.

Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Engineering Corps Commissioned Officer

United States Navy Reserve
04.2025 - Current
  • Accepted as a commissioned officer to the Civil Engineering Corps as part of the Direct Commissioned Officer program. Completed Officer Development School in Newport, RI. Acting as the OIC (Officer in Charge) of NCHB 13 Det Fort Worth of 37 members.

Engineering Assistant II

Texas Department of Transportation
08.2024 - Current
  • Performs advanced and specialized engineering design work. Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation. Assists in survey activities. Assists in training less experienced engineering assistants, specialist, and/or technicians. Creates detailed documentation in all of the duties of the aforementioned Engineering Assistant I position.

Construction Electrician

United States Navy Reserve
10.2010 - 04.2025
  • Member of the USNR for over 15 years. Advanced to First Class Petty Officer (E-6) in 2018. Experience in Construction Support, Planning and Estimating, and Camp Support Elements. Participated in multiple Command Exercises working directly with camp support.

Engineering Assistant I

Texas Department of Transportation
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for conducting quality control inspections of multiple construction projects. Duties also include documentation in the form of daily work reports, labor interviews, traffic control inspections, making concrete cylinders, clearing deficiencies related to construction materials, field verification of plan sheets, and working directly with contractors to ensure plan sheets are executed properly. I have experience with hot-mix asphalt overlays, culvert and driveway cross drainage structures, and bridge preventative maintenance projects. Construction experience with vertical and overhead concrete repairs and bridge joint repairs. Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation. Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. Assists in survey activities. Collects engineering data at project sites. Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education. Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work. Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering. Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs. Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement. Reviews construction plans prepared by consultants. Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems

Service Technician

Service Master- Terminix
Ventura, CA
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Field Service Technician with responsibilities that included completing and closing out work orders. Field Representative Branch 2, Branch 3, and Applicator license certified by the Structural Pest Control Board. Serviced attics, crawlspaces, interior and exterior portions of houses and structures. Employee of the month-April 2019. Resigned due to beginning of educational pursuits at CSUN.

Service Manager

E&S Ring Management Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for all physical operations of the apartment community, particularly preservation and maintenance of the asset, managing to company objectives as described in the operating budget, with the primary objective of increasing the net operating income of the property and providing for a quality living environment for residents and establishing a positive, productive working relationship with the team members. Responsible for performing all work duties in accordance with company safety policies, and for relay of information regarding property operations or condition which could constitute a physical or liability hazard. Directed and oversaw all aspects of maintenance of the community, including resident satisfaction and retention. Oversee preparation of market ready product within 5-day timeline for normal turns. Processed Kronos timekeeping. Conducted monthly safety meetings. Responsible for ordering parts and materials and inventory control. Scheduled vendors in efficient manner with available resources. Property name: Vanoni Ranch, located in Ventura, CA and consisted of just under 300 units.

Service Tech 1

AvalonBay Communities Inc
Los Angeles, CA
03.2013 - 10.2013

Groundskeeper

AvalonBay Communities Inc
Simi Valley, CA
04.2011 - 03.2013

Construction Electrician

United States Navy Reserve
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2010 - 10.2010
  • Learned Electrical Theory and fundamentals of electricity. Operated Line Truck specifically utilizing auger and fork to set utility poles. Basic Generator modes and maintenance. Interior Wiring and Power Distribution. Performed Power Distribution of power lines, transformer, and down guys. Troubleshoot faults with Interior wiring simulation. Utilized electrical equipment including: megohmmeter, multimeter, and clamp on ammeter. Studied motors and controllers. Able to calculate slip speed and slip percentage.

United States Navy Reserve
04.2010 - 06.2010

Operator

Custom Cut Lawn Care
Dyersburg, TN
07.2005 - 11.2009

Education

Engineer in Training -

Bachelor's degree - civil engineering

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
05-2023

Associates of Arts - Engineering Transfer

Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA
05-2018

Electrician - undefined

Naval Education Training Center
Wichita Falls, TX
09-2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Dyersburg High School
Dyersburg, TN
05-2004

Skills

  • EIT Certificate
  • Open Roads
  • HEC-RAS
  • MicroStation
  • Level 1B, SB 102, & 1A Hot Mix Asphalt Certification
  • Site Manager
  • ProjectWise
  • Electrical experience
  • Construction estimating
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Primavera
  • RS Means
  • Project management
  • Structural analysis
  • Construction oversight
  • Quality control inspections
  • Engineering design
  • AutoCAD drafting
  • Team leadership
  • Cost estimation
  • Construction materials testing
  • Strategic planning
  • Technical documentation
  • Safety compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem resolution
  • Training and development

Affiliations

American Society of Civil Engineers

Tau Beta Pi

Civil Engineering Corps - U.S. Navy

Certification

Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) - June 2024

HMAC (Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete):

SB102

Level 1A

Level 1B

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Team Sports
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • Reading
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Military Service

  • Branch: United States Navy
  • Rank: O1
  • Commissioned Officer in the Civil Engineering Corps
  • Construction Electrician “A” & “C” School
  • Advanced Leadership Development Course
  • Command Career Counselor

Additional Information

  • Professional Skills
  • Electrician: Intermediate
  • Kronos: Intermediate
  • Excel: Intermediate
  • Word: Advanced
  • PowerPoint: Advanced
  • Access: Competent
  • Microsoft Outlook: Advanced
  • EPA Certified Type I-Type III: Competent
  • Certified Pool Operator: Competent
  • CPR Certified: Competent
  • Forklift Certified 4K-6K: Competent
  • Actively prepares for professional engineering licensing/registration through appropriate training and exams and completion/maintenance of required documentation. Applies engineering principles, methods, and techniques to a wide variety of transportation-related activities. Assists in survey activities. Collects engineering data at project sites. Participates in Career Development for the Engineering Assistants program which includes job rotation, training, and continuing education. Performs engineering-related calculations and drafting/design work. Performs engineering-related duties in the field of transportation engineering. Prepares and checks plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and designs. Prepares drawings and exhibits to support public involvement. Reviews construction Plans prepared by consultants. Uses automated roadway/structural/hydraulic design programs and computer-assisted design/engineering systems

Timeline

Civil Engineering Corps Commissioned Officer

United States Navy Reserve
04.2025 - Current

Engineering Assistant II

Texas Department of Transportation
08.2024 - Current

Engineering Assistant I

Texas Department of Transportation
07.2023 - 08.2024

Service Technician

Service Master- Terminix
01.2019 - 08.2019

Service Manager

E&S Ring Management Corporation
10.2013 - 03.2015

Service Tech 1

AvalonBay Communities Inc
03.2013 - 10.2013

Groundskeeper

AvalonBay Communities Inc
04.2011 - 03.2013

Construction Electrician

United States Navy Reserve
10.2010 - 04.2025

Construction Electrician

United States Navy Reserve
06.2010 - 10.2010

United States Navy Reserve
04.2010 - 06.2010

Operator

Custom Cut Lawn Care
07.2005 - 11.2009

Bachelor's degree - civil engineering

California State University-Northridge

Associates of Arts - Engineering Transfer

Westmoreland County Community College

Electrician - undefined

Naval Education Training Center

High School Diploma - undefined

Dyersburg High School

Engineer in Training -

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