Nathaniel Blount
Jefferson City
Summary
Offering strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, coupled with keen ability to learn and adapt quickly in dynamic environments. Conducts thorough analyses and applies problem-solving skills to design and implement effective electrical systems. Ready to use and develop circuit design and simulation abilities in electrical engineering role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Intern
MoDOT Multimodal (Rail)
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked at the Missouri Department of Transportation in administrative duties such as finance, file management, updating information in internal systems, interpreting rail incident reports, and meeting with railroads as well as communities to discuss bridge and crossing project proposals.
- Has cross-trained with bridge engineers, waterways, and aviation offices within MoDOT.
- Gained professional experience working with a team of interns and professionals to plan and present a mockup engineering project.
- Worked in a communicative role by promoting the Missouri River Runner passenger rail line.
- Participated in creating and distributing, brochures, information to be distributed to communities and partners, as well as facilitating the collaboration between MoDOT and local cities and universities for rail promotion.
Lab Assistant
University of Missouri
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Worked in various parts of the Soil Health Assessment Center lab, primarily in Particle Size Determination, Total Active Carbon analysis, sample processing, pH determination, general maintenance tasks, and in public outreach.
- Learned how to carefully handle sensitive samples and chemicals for soil analysis.
- Properly used PPE and safety measures, such as fume hoods, respirator masks, gloves, and eye protection on a regular basis.
- Safely cleaned and maintained lab equipment in compliance with equipment manufacturer specifications.
- Worked effectively alone and in a team environment to complete orders in a timely manner.
Highway Maintenance Worker
National Park Service
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as a temporary road maintenance worker performing tasks such as flagging, removing debris from mountain roadways, snow removal, hauling trailers, transporting equipment, painting parking lots and roadways, carpentry work, construction, and pouring concrete.
- Led oversized loads on congested mountain highways and helped remove materials washed over roadways by landslides by operating a dump truck.
- Performed general vehicle maintenance and interacted regularly with park visitors.
- These tasks were performed both independently and collaboratively with crews.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2027
Associate in Arts -
Moberly Area Community College
Columbia, MO01.2023
Skills
- Circuit Analysis and Design
- C, C, Assembly, Arduino Programming
- Knowledge in Calculus, Differential Equations, and Mathematical Statistics
- Strong Interest in Radio Communication
- Interest in Power generation and Renewable Energy Resources
- Records administration
- Project management
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
Language
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
French - B2
Timeline
Administrative Intern
MoDOT Multimodal (Rail)
02.2025 - 08.2025
Highway Maintenance Worker
National Park Service
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lab Assistant
University of Missouri
08.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
University of Missouri
Associate in Arts -
Moberly Area Community College