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Rachel Yonamine

Mililani,HI

Summary

Proven civil engineer with over six years of relevant experience contributing to transportation and structural design services. Strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a desire to take on new challenges. Great team player committed to delivering quality products that best serve the community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer 1

Parametrix
Portland, OR
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Utilized construction knowledge to improve the safety for Scoggins Valley Road in Oregon by overseeing the implementation of a solider pile retaining wall on a road susceptible to failure from erosion
  • Designed retaining walls and a precast box culvert for an I-84 road widening project in Idaho, Improving the safety and mobility of the interstate while mitigating environmental impacts
  • Aided in the design of the Southwest Corridor Project aimed to bring high-capacity transit to a historically congested area between Portland and Tualatin by utilizing AutoTurn and Civil 3D
  • Increased the service and reliability of Portland's Trimet light rail MAX Red Line by developing structural and roadway plans, as well as material and cost estimates
  • Supported the development of the Operation Maintenance and Facility Station Walls, bus stations, parking lots and roadway initiatives of the Sound Transit System Expansion in Washington
  • Served as the STEM outreach coordinator helping to connect employees with elementary schools in historically underserved areas to conduct STEM related activities

Engineering Department Intern

City Of Forest Grove
Forest Grove, OR
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Spearheaded the city's American Disability Act Public Right-of-way transition plan by surveying existing conditions using Daktrack software, developing a labeling/documentation system, creating a user manual for future interns, and presenting my findings to city council
  • Improved knowledge of existing Sanitary Sewer Laterals for future developments by documenting manholes and pipes using CCTV data and GIS
  • Inspected for erosion control on new developments to reduce waste runoff
  • Conducted regular construction inspections to ensure design integrity of transportation initiatives

Wastewater Department Intern

R.M. Towill Corporation
Honolulu, HI
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed SCADA electrical plans and wastewater plans as part of an initiative to update seasoned wastewater systems
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments on joint projects or initiatives.
  • Drafted documents such as memos, emails, letters, and reports for internal use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-2019

Skills

  • AutoCAD & Civil 3D
  • Microstation & OpenRoads
  • Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Load Calculations
  • Construction & Inspection proficiency
  • Project Coordination
  • Structural Analysis
  • Retaining Wall & Bridge Design
  • Steel, Concrete & Precast Design
  • Team-oriented

Accomplishments

  • Parametrix Top 10 volunteers, October 2021 - 2023
  • Engineers Without Borders - OSU Outstanding Board Member & Nicaragua Program Member, May 2019
  • Engineers Without Borders - USA Founders Award (Nationally recognized), November 2018

Certification

  • Engineer in Training Certification

Timeline

Engineer 1

Parametrix
04.2024 - 05.2024

Engineering Department Intern

City Of Forest Grove
04.2017 - 12.2017

Wastewater Department Intern

R.M. Towill Corporation
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Oregon State University

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