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Education
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Evelyn Shrimpton

East Gwillimbury,ON

Summary

Eagerly anticipating the completion of my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in May 2024, I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented graduate ready to embark on a rewarding career in the field. Armed with a strong academic foundation, I possess a diverse skill set encompassing structural analysis, project management, and proficiency in industry-standard software. Throughout my academic journey, I have cultivated a passion for innovative engineering solutions and a dedication to excellence. As a recent graduate, I am enthusiastic about contributing my theoretical expertise to a dynamic engineering team, bringing a fresh perspective and a commitment to achieving impactful results in the field of civil engineering.

Work History

Engineering Technician Student

Town of Georgina
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with the project manager to evaluate bids from various construction companies for road projects in the town.
  • Conducted thorough reference checks on selected construction companies to ensure their reliability and competence.
  • Facilitated and documented meetings with contractors, responsible for recording and organizing essential information discussed during the meetings.
  • Gained expertise in understanding and applying regulations related to road repairs, specifically in rout and seal, microsurfacing, partial depth removal, and resurfacing, as per OPSS.MUNI guidelines.
  • Reviewed and comprehended project contracts to ensure alignment with specifications and regulations.
  • Performed on-site inspections during construction, recording daily inspection reports, including the type of work conducted and any noteworthy observations.
  • Tracked and documented the quantity of work completed by the contractor to facilitate accurate and timely payment processing.
  • Utilized Google Maps and Excel to create a comprehensive system for mapping and recording completed sections of roadwork.
  • Developed and maintained an Excel spreadsheet to track quantities and provided monthly reports to the project manager.
  • Investigated and created inspection reports for complaints related to road resistance.
  • Conducted data entry tasks related to the town's water service connections.
  • Visited water service connection construction sites, ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
05.2024

Skills

AutoCAD

Projects

Hamilton Social Housing Development (In Progress):

 

  • Collaborated with a team of six members on a comprehensive building design project, demonstrating effective teamwork and communication skills.
  • Contributed to the initial phase of site selection, evaluating various factors such as topography, accessibility, and environmental considerations.
  • Played a key role in the architectural design process, incorporating functionality and aesthetic considerations into the building's design.
  • Conducted transportation and intersection analysis to optimize traffic flow and enhance accessibility, showcasing expertise in transportation engineering.
  • Led the load identification process, ensuring accurate assessments of the structural demands on the building and considering factors like occupancy and usage.
  • Participated in the preliminary design phase, applying engineering principles to create a robust and efficient structural framework for the building.
  • Specialized in steel structural design, applying knowledge of material properties and design codes to ensure structural integrity and safety.
  • Addressed building science aspects, considering factors such as thermal performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability in the overall design.
  • Developed stormwater and greywater design systems, showcasing expertise in water management and sustainable engineering practices.
  • Contributed to foundation design, ensuring structural stability and compliance with local building codes and regulations.
  • Provided valuable insights into cost estimations, helping the team make informed decisions regarding project feasibility and budgeting.


Forge Further:

  • Drafted professional engineering drawings of a steel structure using AutoCAD.
  • Drawings included, a typical floor framing plan, a west elevation view, a south elevation view and a section
  • The design of all the elements of a steel structure according to the CSA S16:19
  • Prepared a proposal in letter form of my intended design


Relevant Courses Completed

4N04: Steel Structures 

  • Identify key elements of steel structures, such as braces, columns, and beams
  • Calculate the forces in these members using fundamental principles of engineering statics, including strategies
    for solving trusses and for drawing shear force and bending moment diagrams
  • Navigate the CISC Handbook of Steel Construction
  • Design steel elements using the current Canadian steel specification, S16:19, to resist the loading conditions
    specified in the latest National Building Code of Canada, NBC 2020
  • Identify the assumptions that are required to design these elements, the limitations of the equations that are used
    for analysis and design, and the limitations of your own knowledge in this area

4CA4: Construction Management and Automation

  • Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and control of engineering, procurement, and construction projects
  • Introduction to Autodesk Revit

4G04: Pavement Materials and Design

  • Ability to understand and characterize the properties of various pavement construction materials and how to select
    materials to meet requirements

 4A03:Ethics, Equity and Law in Engineering 

  • Identify and analyze the essential characteristics of a complex problem from a sustainability perspective, including
    its ethical dimensions, risks, and uncertainties.
  • Identify professional ethical dilemmas and competing stakeholder interests and develop conscientious, well-
    reasoned, professional responses

Courses In Progress

  • 4Y04: Bridges and Other Structural Systems
  • 4W04: Design of Low Rise Buildings
  • 4PB4: Building Science

Timeline

Engineering Technician Student

Town of Georgina
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

McMaster University
Evelyn Shrimpton