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Herve Rubayiza Shema

Ottawa,Canada

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Work Type

Full Time

Summary

Detail-oriented civil engineering student with practical experience in civil and construction engineering projects. Proven ability to translate theoretical knowledge into effective project design, site management, and construction supervision. Strong teamwork and innovative problem-solving skills have led to successful project outcomes. Eager to contribute technical expertise within a collaborative team environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Civil Engineering Intern

City of Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec
05.2025 - Current
  • Contributed to the planning and preliminary design of municipal infrastructure, including culverts, retaining walls
    walls, and major roadway crack repairs.
  • Assisted in preparing technical documentation, project cost estimates, and reviewed consultant submissions for
    accuracy.
  • Coordinated with internal departments and engineering consultants to support project execution and maintain
    quality standards.
  • Participated in site visits and technical reviews to align field conditions with design requirements, and support
    informed decision-making.

Engineering Student

PCL Construction Inc.
Ottawa, Canada
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted deficiency walks, performed comprehensive quality reviews, and assisted in RFI markups to ensure adherence to industry standards, and timely issue resolution.
  • Liaised with subcontractors, monitored site progress using consultants' reports and 360-degree camera surveys, updated drawings, and managed change requests to maintain accurate documentation, and effective communication.
  • Reviewed construction plans, managed change request letters, proposed revised pricing, and validated modifications to optimize efficiency and project outcomes, demonstrating adaptability to dynamic project requirements.

Project Assistant

Synergy Formwork
Ottawa, Canada
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate construction activities.
  • Utilized computer-assisted drawing software, like AutoCAD, to create and modify technical drawings, as well as MS Excel, to track project progress and budgets.
  • Effectively managed maneuver planning and production scheduling, preparing administrative documents for a construction project.

STUDENT CARD AND U-PASS AGENT

Info Service, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Consulted and collected information from over 100 students to create unique identification cards.
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and fostered student interactions, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and efficient work environment.
  • Collected and organized academic data from a vast number of students using advanced Excel skills.

Education

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING (CO-OP)

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
12-2025

Skills

  • Revit design software (AutoCAD, BIM)
  • Computer-aided design (Bluebeam, Python, Solidworks, ETABS, and C)
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Bilingual Communication Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking Attention to Details
  • Engineering design
  • Highly proficient in MS Project
  • Construction management
  • Reinforced concrete design

Cost estimates

Certification

  • ASP Construction Certificate, WHMIS, and SHSA Safety Training

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Civil Engineering Intern

City of Gatineau
05.2025 - Current

Engineering Student

PCL Construction Inc.
09.2024 - 12.2024

Project Assistant

Synergy Formwork
01.2024 - 05.2024

STUDENT CARD AND U-PASS AGENT

Info Service, University of Ottawa
08.2023 - 10.2023

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - CIVIL ENGINEERING (CO-OP)

University of Ottawa

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