Ryan Dowling
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Driven engineer with experience at Whitman, Requardt and Associates, mastering AutoCAD and structural analysis. Excelled in applying value engineering principles, enhancing project efficiency by 20%. Skilled in collaborative site assessment and adept at steering projects to successful completion, demonstrating exceptional planning and structural inspection capabilities. Methodical Civil Engineering Intern possessing excellent computer skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microstation. Hardworking and independent individual skillful in assisting on site visits to verify and document conditions and compiling construction documents. Offering diverse and solid technical skills coupled with complete knowledge of relevant legislation. Dedicated to using critical thinking and innovative design abilities to assist in developing successful public works projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planner - Urban Land Use Intern
Urban Ltd.
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Oversaw architectural plan creation and dealt with issues regarding zoning and development.
- Developed presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives and research.
- Corresponded with clients and project contributors to provide status updates and solidify timelines.
- Managed project timelines, filing documents properly and on time.
- Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
- Outlined data about population, land usage and zoning data with charts, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
Structural Engineering Intern
Whitman, Requardt and Associates
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted project engineers with grading and roadway design, stormwater management system design and erosion and sediment control design.
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Collected and entered data, and applied technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data.
- Conducted code research to write specifications and obtain permitting.
- Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2028
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Data Collection
- Value Engineering
- Structural Inspection
- Structural analysis
- Public works
- CADD
- Site assessment
- MS Project
Certification
- Project Management Institute License - October 2026-Present
- American Society of Civil Engineer License - December 2024-May 2028
Timeline
Planner - Urban Land Use Intern
Urban Ltd.
05.2024 - 01.2026
Structural Engineering Intern
Whitman, Requardt and Associates
04.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Tech
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