Yikun Zhou
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Field Engineer with experience at FlatironDragados, excelling in construction planning and cost analysis. Proven ability to manage subcontractors. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality assurance, leading to successful project outcomes and enhanced team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Engineer - Steveston Interchange Project
FlatironDragados
Richmond, BC
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed PO requests and updated cost trackers to ensure accurate budget tracking.
- Performed quality checks and filled out check sheets to maintain project quality; completed take-offs for precise quantity estimation.
Field Engineer Intern - Steveston Interchange Project
FlatironDragados
Richmond, BC
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted lead field engineer by overseeing MSE Wall/Vegetated Wall construction and Earthworks scope, ensuring project timelines were met
- Oversaw the Paving and Flatworks subcontractor operations.
- Worked with Superintendents and Foremen to create work plans
- Developed pre-plans to estimate costs for various work scopes, aiding in budget management and resource allocation
- Supported project goals through collaboration the Civil and Structures team with Survey needs and learned to use a Rover GPS to assist with the Earthworks scope
- Coordinated with site crew to gather quotes for necessary items, facilitating timely procurement and project progress
Estimating Engineering Intern
Flatiron Construction
Richmond, BC
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted detailed takeoffs for construction materials using Bluebeam, enhancing accuracy in quantity determination from various construction drawings.
- Assisted in procurement by gathering quotes from suppliers and subcontractors through effective communication via phone calls and emails.
- Demonstrated self-learning and problem-solving by quickly adapting to new software requirements as they arose.
- Worked with the manager to better allocate time to hand in assignments before deadlines.
BIM Team Member
UBC Steel Bridge
Vancouver, BC
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Sequenced construction process of bridge using Navisworks, enhancing construction speed and cost-effectiveness
- Implemented knowledge from Navisworks and Twinmotion to devise efficient construction sequences for a bridge and produced videos, resulting in bridge placing 3rd overall in the CNSBC and 1st under the Video and Aesthetics category
- Evaluated joint connections in Navisworks, ensuring proper alignment and reporting discrepancies to team leaders for design adjustments
- Improved communication flow by coordinating tasks with sub-teams through MS Teams.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
- Twinmotion
- Construction planning
- EPANET 22
- S-Frame
- Excel
- RStudio
- Bluebeam
- HEC-RAS
- Heavy Job
- CIVIL3D
- Procure
- Cost analysis
- Document management
Certification
BC Class 7N Drivers License
Timeline
Field Engineer - Steveston Interchange Project
FlatironDragados
09.2025 - 12.2025
Field Engineer Intern - Steveston Interchange Project
FlatironDragados
09.2024 - 09.2025
Estimating Engineering Intern
Flatiron Construction
05.2024 - 09.2024
BIM Team Member
UBC Steel Bridge
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
University of British Columbia