Samantha Cepeda
Summary
Reliable and determined Environmental Engineer with 4 years of experience driving over 14 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. High interest in environmental modeling and site assessment to develop and support sustainable and compliant practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the planning, execution, and monitoring of dredging projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements and lead in the absent of a Project Engineer.
- Generated progress reports and communicated project updates to stakeholders/contractors.
- Oversee quality control measures, ensuring that dredging activities meet quality standards and comply with safety and environmental regulations.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Delegated tasks, provided guidance, fostered a collaborative environment, and ensured effective communication to achieve project goals.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Production Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge And Dock
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Collected and analyzed production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve dredging operations in a safety environment.
- Generated reports on production metrics, and presented findings and recommendations to management and project sites.
- Worked along with the Estimating Department to develop and implement strategies to enhance production efficiency and dredging performance, including the utilization of engineering software and operational processes.
- Conducted regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement in the production process and implemented new techniques or technologies to optimize processes.
- Communicated effectively to convey production goals, progress, and challenges to stakeholders.
Site Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Gathered data, incorporating into drawings, schematics and maps.
- Collected and analyzed topographical and hydrographical data to maintain safe and efficient navigational channels and preserve existing shorelines.
- Generated production and survey reports to monitor project progress and comply with USACE requirements.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI12.2019
Skills
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training and Development
- Excellent attention to detail
- Time and Staff Management
- MS Office
Certification
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Quality Management for Contractors (Norfolk District, June 2020)
- Topographer & Hydrographer -Category B Training - 2020-2022
- US Red Cross First Aid and CPR – October 2020
- NASBLA Certificate of Boating Safety – Florida, June 2020
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge And Dock
06.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Project Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
05.2022 - Current
Site Engineer
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
06.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Michigan Technological University
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Quality Management for Contractors (Norfolk District, June 2020)
- Topographer & Hydrographer -Category B Training - 2020-2022
- US Red Cross First Aid and CPR – October 2020
- NASBLA Certificate of Boating Safety – Florida, June 2020
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