Nicholas  t.  Weikel

 

8921 Autumnwood Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826

Home: (916) 368-2613, Cell: (916) 803-7423

E-mail: nicholasweikel@gmail.com

 

Objective       An entry-level position in the Geotechnical Engineering field.

 

                               

Education     Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

                                California State University, Sacramento

 

Graduation:            May 2007

 

Related Classes:      Soil Mechanics & Foundations I & II, Seismic Engineering, Liquefaction Research Project, Engineering Geology, Geology and the Environment, Environmental Engineering, Reinforced Concrete, Engineering Graphics and CAD, Plane and Topographic Surveying.

 

Computer Skills:    gINT professional, LiqIT, CLiq, AutoDesk Land Desktop, Civil Design, Survey, Raster Design, Microsoft Office Suite and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

 

work experience

 

Staff Engineer                                                                                                June 2007 to September 2008

                                Wallace-Kuhl and Associates Inc., West Sacramento, CA (Geotechnical Engineering)

·         Performed subsurface invitations for residential subdivisions, parks, schools, single story commercial buildings and high-rise structures.  

·         Logged soil borings/test pits and classified soil using the Unified Soil Classification System.

·         Calculated bearing capacities, pavement sections and seismic design parameters.

·         Assisted project engineers with report preparation.

·         Monitored and documented slurry wall construction for the Feather River levee repair project.

·         Coordinated field operations with clients, contractors and governing agencies.

·         Conducted engineering reconnaissance including site visits, utility research, site geology and reviewing aerial photography for previous site developments.

 

Engineering Student Intern                                                                                     May 2006 to June 2007

                                Baker-Williams Engineering Group, Carmichael, CA (Land Development and Planning)

·         Prepared subdivision and commercial grading plans.

·         Calculated earthwork quantities.

·         Verified pad elevations for certifications.

·         Conducted utility research and joint trench coordination.

·         Calculated material quantities to develop preliminary cost estimates.

·         Developed and prepared drainage, sewer, water and fire-flow studies.                    

                               

Student Engineer                                                                                                        July 2002 to May 2006

                                Civ-Tek Corporation, Roseville, CA (Transportation Engineering)

 

Office Draftsman                                                                                           November 2000 to June 2002

                                Sierra Sprinkler Services Inc., Galt, CA (Fire Sprinkler Design)

 

activities/CLUBS

·         American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)  Fall 2002 - Spring 2007

·         Club Treasurer  Fall 2005 - Spring 2007

·         Steel Bridge Team Member   Fall 2005 - Spring 2007

·         Concrete Canoe Team Member  Fall 2005 - Spring 2007

·         Engineers’ Joint Council (EJC)   Fall 2005 – Spring 2007

·         Club Treasurer  Fall 2005 - Spring 2007

·         Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)   Spring 2005 – Spring 2007

 

*References available upon request.