Yoani Suarez
Lafayette,Louisiana
Summary
Civil Engineer with expertise in supporting horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects from design through construction. With experience in HDD calculations and integrating geotechnical data into trenchless designs. Experienced in coordinating geotechnical drilling crews, preparing technical documentation, and assisting with proposals and cost estimates. Strong communication skills with a focus on advancing into project management and enhancing technical knowledge in HDD and pipeline design.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Civil Engineer II
GeoEngineers, Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2025 - Current
- Same responsibilities as Staff Civil Engineer I.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, including field crews, drillers, subcontractors, and clients, to align field execution with design requirements and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared proposals, cost estimates, and project status reports; conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies.
- Assisted in permitting efforts and performed field investigations on USACE-regulated crossings.
Staff Civil Engineer I
GeoEngineers, inc
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitor HDD construction projects (including HDD's under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers), while verifying compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Prepare calculation packages for HDD design, including, but not limited to, load calculations, pipe stress analysis, and hydraulic fracture analysis.
- Manage drilling crews and operations for performing geotechnical investigations.
- Prepare design reports for foundation designs and slope stability analysis.
Civil Engineer Intern
GeoEngineers, Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitor field explorations under the guidance of engineers.
- Document field conditions and complete field reports.
- Assist with routine laboratory testing and analyses.
- Assist engineers with office and project-related deliverables.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining lab and field equipment when needed.
- Maintain field readiness and keep up to date on company training requirements.
- Conduct work safely and support the safe work practices of team members.
Sales Manager
Metro by T-Mobile
Lafayette, LA
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Main responsibilities include overseeing overall store execution, guest service, asset protection, merchandising of phones and accessories, seasonal transition and floor sales operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Lafayette, LA05.2019
Skills
- Team leadership and management
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance
- Field documentation
- Technical reports
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Civil Engineer II
GeoEngineers, Inc
10.2025 - Current
Staff Civil Engineer I
GeoEngineers, inc
06.2024 - 10.2025
Civil Engineer Intern
GeoEngineers, Inc
05.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Manager
Metro by T-Mobile
09.2017 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School