MITAL SARDESAI
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Objective & Summary
Education and professional skills are geared towards civil engineering. College coursework electives include civil, construction management, geotechnical, structural, environmental, and transportation engineering. Experienced in testing mechanical properties of a variety of different materials, geotechnical/soil testing, fluids laboratory testing, and using computer-aided design programs. Structural design experience includes designing steel structures and concrete foundations for use in industrial facilities. Possess field experience working in oil refineries and coal-fired power plants. Seeking to obtain an opportunity where I can utilize my educational background and professional work experiences to develop a career in the field of civil engineering.
Education
Rutgers University College of Engineering, Piscataway, NJ
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
September 2001 December 2005
Professional Experience
Burns & Roe, Mt. Laurel, NJ
Engineer II, May 2008 September 2009
Supported design and construction of a combined-cycle power plant by designing structural steel and reinforced concrete foundations using STAAD and standard hand calculations
Reviewed Shop drawings and Engineering design drawings to complete engineering designs
Instructed other engineers in the use and implementation of computer-aided design programs
Managed structural designers in the creation of engineering design drawings
Shaw Group/Stone & Webster, Cherry Hill, NJ
Engineer I, October 2006 May 2008
Conducted preliminary designs and calculations for steel and concrete quantity estimates to be used in initial Project bids
Investigated and modified existing structural steel and corresponding concrete foundations for compatibility with new modifications, in order to fall in compliance with EPA regulations for coal-fired power plants
Coordinated with civil, structural, electrical, process, mechanical, and piping engineers to complete engineering designs
Designed structural steel and pile foundations using computer aided design programs and standard hand calculations
Coordinated with client, construction personnel, and staff engineers to ensure projects met desired specifications
Involved with aspects of EPC contracts including initial bid, final design, permitting, and construction
TRS Staffing Solutions, Media, PA
Field/Design Engineer, June 2005- June 2006
Performed on-site analysis to verify suitability for proposed modifications of steel structures and corresponding foundations, and recommended design modifications based off of on-site analysis
Coordinated with construction personnel to implement new design specifications in accordance with project requirements
Field experience working in oil refineries
Designed steel structures and concrete foundations to support equipment designed to fulfill new EPA mandates
Worked in various operating units including, but not limited to, crude oil, catalytic cracking, HF alkylation, and sulfur recovery units
Performed walkdowns and field inspections of new and existing structures
Coordinated with construction personnel to perform soft digs for soil/underground facilities investigation, foundation placement, and structural steel modification
Additional Information
Computer Skills: MathCAD, RISA-3D, STAAD-PRO, Microsoft programs and Internet applications, AutoCAD, Microstation, and GT STRUDL
Code Skills: AASHTO, ACI, AISC, ASCE, IBC
