Mariana Sanchez Aldana Iniguez
LARKSPUR
Summary
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) with one year of experience in land development and one year as a Junior Engineer for the City of San Rafael. Experienced in managing projects, overseeing budgets, and administering grants to deliver community-focused infrastructure improvements. Passionate about enhancing public safety and quality of life. Currently pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Engineer
City of San Rafael
San Rafael
04.2024 - Current
- Manage capital improvement projects through design, bidding, and construction, including budget oversight and coordination with consultants and contractors.
- Serve as grant administrator for multiple projects by preparing, submitting, and managing local, state, and federal grant applications, and required documentation.
- Respond to public inquiries and concerns via the City’s website, email, and phone, while providing clear information, and maintaining positive relationships with community members.
- Prepare technical staff reports and supporting documentation for City Council review and action.
- Evaluate project feasibility by reviewing scope, cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with designers, contractors, and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
Design Engineer 1
Sandis Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners
Oakland
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted with civil engineering design and analysis for site development projects, including preparation of PS&E documents.
- Engineered stormwater solutions using Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM) to size detention vaults, designed bioretention facilities for 10-year storm events, and developed stormwater management plans.
- Designed site grading plans to ensure proper drainage and ADA compliance.
- Calculated pipe sizing and hydraulic capacity using the Rational Method and Manning’s Equation.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams and consultants to deliver compliant, constructible designs.
- Reviewed material submittals for specification compliance.
Project Engineer Intern
Overaa Construction
Richmond
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported construction management activities at a wastewater treatment plant as an intern.
- Assisted with document tracking, managing change orders, daily reports, submittals, and RFIs.
- Collaborated with a team to experience a real bidding day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, California, CA12-2022
Skills
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Grant administration
- Technical documentation
- Effective communication
- Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
Engineering In Training (EIT)
Timeline
Junior Engineer
City of San Rafael
04.2024 - Current
Design Engineer 1
Sandis Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners
01.2023 - 02.2024
Project Engineer Intern
Overaa Construction
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
San Jose State University