Steve Su, EIT
Rockford,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented and problem-solving Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience working on IDOT projects including one year of MicroStation/OpenRoads drafting. Committed to long-term growth within one organization and getting more certifications, including PE. Seeking to use design skills to improve the state of infrastructure in the US and complete projects on time and within budget.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break to Take Care of Sick Family Members
No Employer
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Ready to apply myself and contribute to a challenging and rewarding role
Civil Project Designer
IMEG
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Designed ADA ramps for resurfacing job in Milledgeville, IL, adhering to IDOT specifications
- Drafted plan sheets with OpenRoads showing existing and proposed signs for interchange replacement job in Moline, IL
- Used OpenRoads SignCAD to draft signs with no corresponding cells in the FHWA cell library
- Delegated drafting tasks to a team of two drafters, ensuring timely completion and efficient use of limited resources
- Inspected construction for local RR crossing resurfacing job
Civil Engineer
Illinois Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Went through the DATE program and worked in the Bureaus of Construction, Traffic, and Programming each for one year
- Construction:
- Documented daily pay item quantities and prepared Inspector’s Daily Reports to submit for payment to contractors
- Studied plans, special provisions and standard specifications to get familiar with projects in advance
- Reviewed and checked others’ work to be submitted
- Traffic:
- Created work orders for new sign structures to be installed
- Inspected overhead sign trusses for necessary repairs
- Programming:
- Learned about the preliminary stages of projects
- Participated in public meetings and hearings
- Prepared and reviewed project documents
Civil Transportation Engineer
Lin Engineering Ltd.
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Used MicroStation to draft drainage plans and profiles showing storm sewers and catchment basins
Civil Design Engineer
Engineering Resource Associates
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Coordinated with utility companies to obtain engineering data and determine potential areas of conflict
- Prepared cost estimates for water and sewer main improvements
- Conducted traffic study for Village of Northbrook and prepared project report to justify installment of crosswalk
- Prepared permit applications for local and state regulatory agencies
- Assisted with topographic survey for flood study
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2018
Skills
- Customer relationships
- Architectural drafting
- Client communication
- Design thinking
Timeline
Career Break to Take Care of Sick Family Members
No Employer
11.2024 - 06.2025
Civil Project Designer
IMEG
05.2024 - 11.2024
Civil Engineer
Illinois Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 05.2024
Civil Transportation Engineer
Lin Engineering Ltd.
05.2019 - 10.2019
Civil Design Engineer
Engineering Resource Associates
08.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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