Samantha Salsman
Duluth,MN
Summary
Undergraduate Civil Engineering student with practical experience in concrete testing, construction development, and surveying. Proficient in utilizing engineering software, conducting laboratory tests, and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
01.2025 - Current
- Tested concrete cubes and cylinder specimens for psi strength at failure.
- Mixed trial UHPC mixes for graduate research projects.
- Maintained a clean and organized lab environment.
Civil Engineering Intern
Bolton & Menk
Rochester, MN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored multiple construction sites for compliance through precise measurements and daily records.
- Coordinated with construction manager, foreman, and third parties to achieve timely project completion.
- Supported surveyors in conducting land surveys for current and future projects.
- Prepared daily reports on work progress and material usage for team review.
Materials Technician Intern
Terracon Consultants Inc.
Rochester, MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed field and laboratory concrete tests.
- Completed field density tests with a nuclear gauge.
- Reported daily test results and calculations.
- Collected soil samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2027
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- AutoCAD 2D-3D
- Revit
- ArcGIS
- MATLAB
- Python
- Advanced GPS software
- Surveying
- Concrete testing
- Nuclear gauge density testing
Affiliations
UMD Duluth Climbing Team (Nov 2023-Present)
Timeline
Civil Engineering Intern
Bolton & Menk
05.2025 - 08.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Minnesota Duluth
01.2025 - Current
Materials Technician Intern
Terracon Consultants Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth