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Matthew Castro

Somerset,MA

Summary

Passionate and inquisitive Civil and Environmental Engineering student with a demonstrated track record in surveying, data analysis, and effective team communication. Proficient in a diverse range of software, including AutoCAD, MATLAB, Excel, GIS, and various coding languages. Eager to leverage academic achievements, practical experiences, and a strong skill set to contribute effectively to engineering projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

UMass Environmental Engineering Analytical Lab
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in experiments relating to wastewater treatment and testing
  • Completed Calculations relating to wastewater treatment and testing
  • Cleaned lab related glassware and tools for experiments
  • Input experimental data into various programs such as excel for further analysis.

Public Works Intern

Amherst Department of Public Works
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Executing engineering design responsibilities, encompassing the development of drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects
  • Conducting on-site construction observation for municipal infrastructure projects
  • Worked with professional engineers to design and develop a sidewalk project for East Pleasant St in Amherst Massachusetts.
  • Completed stormwater/culvert testing for various locations in Amherst for the MS4 Program

Lab Assistant

UMass Environmental Engineering Analytical Lab
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Provided help on a project pertaining to using UV to purify drinking water

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
05.2024

Skills

  • MATLAB
  • Civil 3D
  • SAP 2000
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • GIS
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Python
  • C
  • JS
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Teams

Coursework

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Intro to Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
  • Thermodynamics
  • Structural Analysis
  • System Analysis
  • Chemistry I-II
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Reinforced Concrete Design

Timeline

Lab Assistant

UMass Environmental Engineering Analytical Lab
09.2024 - Current

Public Works Intern

Amherst Department of Public Works
02.2024 - 09.2024

Lab Assistant

UMass Environmental Engineering Analytical Lab
02.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Matthew Castro