Civil Engineer Resume Example — Bechtel
Senior Civil Engineer resume that landed a role at Bechtel. ATS score 91/100. Includes infrastructure project values, schedule performance, and PE licensure.
ATS Score: 91/100
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PE-licensed Senior Civil Engineer with 9+ years designing and delivering large-scale infrastructure and site development projects totaling $380M+ in construction value. Led civil design for a $145M highway interchange project at Jacobs Engineering with a Schedule Performance Index of 1.08 and Cost Performance Index of 1.04. Expertise in stormwater management, structural analysis, and Primavera P6 project controls. OSHA 30-Hour Construction certified.
- Led civil design team of 8 engineers on a $145M State Highway 249 interchange expansion for TxDOT; delivered design package 3 weeks ahead of schedule with SPI 1.08 and CPI 1.04 on EVM tracking
- Performed stormwater hydrology and hydraulics analysis using HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS for 12 drainage structures; design reduced 100-year flood stage by 2.4 ft, protecting 3,500 downstream residents
- Coordinated with USACE, TCEQ, and municipal authorities to secure 18 environmental and construction permits across 4 project sites, with zero permit delays across a 24-month permitting cycle
- Implemented BIM coordination process using Civil 3D and Revit for a $62M water treatment plant expansion, reducing RFIs by 38% during construction and cutting change order value by $1.4M
- Mentored 4 EIT-level engineers preparing for PE examination; all 4 passed on first attempt within 18 months of joining the team
- Designed grading, drainage, and utility layout for 14 mixed-use site development projects ranging from $8M to $35M in construction value in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Prepared and reviewed geotechnical reports for 8 large-pad commercial sites, incorporating soil bearing capacity and settlement analysis into foundation design recommendations
- Managed subconsultant coordination (geotech, traffic, MEP) for a $28M retail development, maintaining project schedule and delivering 100% of design milestones on time
- Designed stormwater detention ponds and outfall structures for 6 municipal drainage improvement projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and STAAD.Pro
- Prepared construction documents, specifications, and engineer's estimates for projects totaling $18M in construction value with zero fatal errors on bid packages
- Passed the Professional Engineer (PE) examination on first attempt — Structural depth, Texas Board of Professional Engineers
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PE License and Project Portfolio Value
Opens with 'PE-licensed' and '$380M infrastructure portfolio' — the two qualifiers Bechtel senior engineers must have. PE licensure is a hard requirement; project dollar value establishes seniority.
Schedule and Cost Performance Indexes
Bullets cite SPI of 1.08 and CPI of 1.04. Bechtel uses Earned Value Management — citing SPI and CPI signals familiarity with the project controls language Bechtel uses internally.
Civil Engineering Software Specificity
Lists AutoCAD Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, HEC-RAS, and Primavera P6 by name. Bechtel's JDs list these tools explicitly — matching exact software names is critical for ATS pass-through.
PE License State and Discipline
Lists Texas PE License with license number. Bechtel verifies engineering credentials in the recruiting process — including state and license number builds immediate verifiable credibility.
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- PE license and $380M project portfolio value establish senior-level credentialing and experience scale
- SPI and CPI metrics demonstrate familiarity with Earned Value Management used in Bechtel programs
- AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, and Primavera P6 names match Bechtel's documented tool requirements
- OSHA 30 certification signals safety culture alignment critical in large infrastructure programs
- QA/QC responsibility and permit coordination experience covers Bechtel's cross-functional delivery model
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Contact
Ryan Okafor
Senior Civil Engineer
ryan.okafor@email.com
+1 (713) 555-0947
Houston, TX
linkedin.com/in/ryanokafor-civil
Professional Summary
PE-licensed Senior Civil Engineer with 9+ years designing and delivering large-scale infrastructure and site development projects totaling $380M+ in construction value. Led civil design for a $145M highway interchange project at Jacobs Engineering with a Schedule Performance Index of 1.08 and Cost Performance Index of 1.04. Expertise in stormwater management, structural analysis, and Primavera P6 project controls. OSHA 30-Hour Construction certified.
Work Experience
Senior Civil Engineer — Infrastructure
Jacobs Engineering · Houston, TX
- •Led civil design team of 8 engineers on a $145M State Highway 249 interchange expansion for TxDOT; delivered design package 3 weeks ahead of schedule with SPI 1.08 and CPI 1.04 on EVM tracking
- •Performed stormwater hydrology and hydraulics analysis using HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS for 12 drainage structures; design reduced 100-year flood stage by 2.4 ft, protecting 3,500 downstream residents
- •Coordinated with USACE, TCEQ, and municipal authorities to secure 18 environmental and construction permits across 4 project sites, with zero permit delays across a 24-month permitting cycle
- •Implemented BIM coordination process using Civil 3D and Revit for a $62M water treatment plant expansion, reducing RFIs by 38% during construction and cutting change order value by $1.4M
- •Mentored 4 EIT-level engineers preparing for PE examination; all 4 passed on first attempt within 18 months of joining the team
Civil Engineer II
AECOM · Dallas, TX
- •Designed grading, drainage, and utility layout for 14 mixed-use site development projects ranging from $8M to $35M in construction value in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- •Prepared and reviewed geotechnical reports for 8 large-pad commercial sites, incorporating soil bearing capacity and settlement analysis into foundation design recommendations
- •Managed subconsultant coordination (geotech, traffic, MEP) for a $28M retail development, maintaining project schedule and delivering 100% of design milestones on time
Civil Engineer I
Freese and Nichols · Fort Worth, TX
- •Designed stormwater detention ponds and outfall structures for 6 municipal drainage improvement projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D and STAAD.Pro
- •Prepared construction documents, specifications, and engineer's estimates for projects totaling $18M in construction value with zero fatal errors on bid packages
- •Passed the Professional Engineer (PE) examination on first attempt — Structural depth, Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Skills
Education
M.S. Civil Engineering — Structural Focus
Texas A&M University
May 2014 · GPA 3.82
B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Texas at Austin
May 2012 · GPA 3.65
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) — Civil, TX License #123456
Texas Board of Professional Engineers · Nov 2016
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
OSHA · Mar 2015
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