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Matthew LeFaivre

Rochester,MI

Summary

Driven Civil Engineering student at the University of Detroit Mercy who is mainly interested in sustainable design and urban planning. My experience with the service industry and construction has shaped me into a good team player and a competent leader.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineering Intern

Giffels Webster
Birmingham, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared or presented public reports on bid proposals, deeds and environmental impact statements.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and structural specifications to determine material requirements.
  • Reviewed survey results from contractors in order to check accuracy of measurements.

Sprinkler Fitter

Steve and Elmer's Sprinklers
Rochester Hills, MI
06.2014 - 08.2021
  • Installed, tested and maintained sprinkler systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
  • Identified and resolved issues related to water pressure, flow rate and distribution patterns of sprinklers.
  • Repaired existing sprinkler systems and replaced defective parts.

Construction Volunteer

Proyecto Abraham
San Jose, Costa Rica
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
05-2025

Skills

  • Field Investigations
  • AutoCAD
  • Matlab
  • Construction Management
  • ArcGIS

Timeline

Civil Engineering Intern

Giffels Webster
05.2022 - 08.2022

Construction Volunteer

Proyecto Abraham
02.2021 - 04.2021

Sprinkler Fitter

Steve and Elmer's Sprinklers
06.2014 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Detroit Mercy
Matthew LeFaivre