Parker Freed
Civil Engineering Intern
Overland Park,Kansas
Summary
Engineering student with a solid background in plan review, report writing, and solution research. Strong skills in implementing company procedures, fast learning, following instructions, and collaborating in team environments. Proficient in various CAD programs and MS Office applications, demonstrating excellent computer competencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Transmission/Substation Engineering Intern
Kiewit
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced safety requirements with transmission projects by creating over 6,000 different clearances in PLS-CADD for the team to use at their disposal.
- Increased the accuracy of project estimates by utilizing 4 software programs within the PLS interface such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-LITE.
- Had the opportunity to take on a major role as an engineer for a $5,000,000 project by designing 6 different monopoles, optimizing the structures, selecting the correct conductor to meet the required loads and line crosses, and selecting the shield wires per client standards. Design was completed up to 30% for bid.
- Collaborated with lead engineers on MFAD to perform geotechnical reports for foundation design recommendations on 2 projects.
Server Trainer / Server
Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community
06.2020 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized service during busy shifts.
- Contributed to team success by assisting 10-20 servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - - Civil Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Olathe East Sr High School
Olathe, KS05.2023
Skills
- PLS-CADD
- MFAD
- Bluebeam
- Computer expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Project Planning
- Engineering Documentation
- Electrical Safety
- Project Estimation
- Transmission Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Leadership - Training new employees
Timeline
Transmission/Substation Engineering Intern
Kiewit
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - - Civil Engineering
University of Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
Server Trainer / Server
Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Olathe East Sr High School
Extra Curricular Activities
- Volunteered at the Veteran's Community Project (VCP) with Kiewit
- Got to create a sculpture of the WWI Museum out of donated food cans for a Kiewit competition, donating everything afterwards
- Attended multiple fraternity philanthropy events, donating thousands of dollars to charity
Hobbies
- Modding Cars
- Working Out
- Mixing Music
- Collecting Vinyl
- Golfing
- Camping