To whom it may concern,
I am currently at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where I am completing my Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. I am interested in a Construction Engineering position starting this summer that could hopefully lead to a permanent position.
As an undergraduate student, I have participated in may team projects. The projects have ranged from creating a projectile launching machine for a Engineering Design class to creating the subsurface investigation of a new $116 million sports complex that was recently built on campus, just to name a few. My responsibilities include the design then build of a launching platform. Then trouble shooting during final runs of the finished machine. During the subsurface investigation I was required to unearth the most cost efficient yet sustainable foundation to use for each section of the stadium. I have a strong background in field work, construction management, and engineering, and believe that these skills would benefit a variety of companies.
My work experience has always been involved with construction. I started in residential and later went on to work for and with commercial contractors as listed in my resume. This is a field where I feel extremely comfortable and confident due to the fact that I have experience in a variety of positions. I have been onsite as a laborer as well as in the office as an assistant project engineer.
Currently I am at the midterm point of a senior capstone project. Working on this project are five other Civil Engineers as well as myself. Our design is the build a six story hotel on a given site in Troy. My main focus in this project is the Environmental portion of the design including all surface and building runoff for the site. I am also working close with the Geotechnical engineers on the subsurface investigations and foundation planning.
In addition, I feel highly confident in my leadership skills. Throughout my schooling I have held I number of such positions. Such as class president and being a four year starter thought out college football. Dealing with tough situations and different types of people are also areas where I have been able to excel. Enclosed is my resume which further outlines my qualifications.
My qualifications make me well suited to the projects areas in which a construction engineer or civil engineer is needed. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a position with you, and will contact you in a week or ten days to answer any questions you may have and to see if you need any other information from me such as a company application form or transcripts. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jason M. Sgarlata
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position that will further my knowledge in Construction Engineering as well as, allow me to prove my ability to be an efficient and effective employee.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, May 2010 GPA: 3.0/4.0
• Concentrations: Construction and Structural Engineering
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Hermosa Corp: New York Mills, NY Summer 2008
• Intern: Calculated designs of steel structures
Hayner Hoyt Corp: Syracuse, NY Summer 2007
• Project Engineer: Revised job bids for General Contractor
• Construction Management
• Site Visits and Walk Through
Foundation Engineering Fall Semester 2009
• Subsurface Investigations
• Design of footings, retaining walls, pile & sheet pile foundations
Concrete Design Spring Semester 2009
• Design of reinforced concrete structures
• Development of beams, columns, slabs and footings
Engineering Design Fall Semester 2008
• Collaborated on a team of 5 engineers on a semester-long project
• Created the launch platform to a projectile launching device
Environmental Engineering Fall Semester 2009
• Studied the chemical and physical processes involved in water treatment as well as design of flocculation basins, settlement tanks and grit chambers
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
4 Year Member of RPI Varsity Football
Mentor in RPI Football Mentoring Program
Canastota High School 4 Year Starter in Football, Wrestling and Track
4 Year member of Future Business Leaders of American
Madison County Health Organization – Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act Representative
Volunteer Coach for Canastota High School Wrestling and Pop Warner Football
HONORS
• RPI Dean’s List Fall and Spring semesters 2008-2010
• New York State Scholar Athlete of the Year 2005
• Class President 8th-12th grade
• Boy’s State 2005
SKILLS
• NX4, Risa-2D, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Logger Pro, Maple, French
OTHER EXPERIENCE
LeMoyne Interiors: East Syracuse, NY 13057 Summers 2006, 2008
• Construction of interior framing, drywall, finishing
The Crazy Clam: Sylvan Beach, NY 2006 – Present
• Bartended – Security
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