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Jacob M. Horvath

 

2 Ridgecrest Dr.                                                                                                                                            928 214 7100

Flagstaff, AZ 86001                                                                                                      jmh58@dana.ucc.nau.edu

 

Objective       

To obtain an EIT position in the areas of land development, transportation, water resources or geotechnical engineering.

 

Education                Northern Arizona University, Fall 2000–present

Major:  Civil Engineering, GPA:  3.2

Anticipated graduation:  May 2003

 

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, MI, Fall 1996-Spring 1999

Associate’s Degree in Science, and Pre-Engineering

 

Experience                Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Analyst (Intern), May 2002-Aug 2002

·         Designed and drafted drainage plans

·         Created plan and detail sheets for pavement marking and striping

·         Coordinated utility location on multiple projects

·         Developed phasing/sequencing        for project construction

·         Conducted environmental research, and collaborated in writing a PISA Report       

                               

Soil & Materials Engineers, Inc., Engineering Technician, May 1999-Aug 2000, May

2001-Aug 2001

·         Honored as Co-op of the Year (1999 construction season)

·         Worked with Project Engineers and Construction Managers consulting on soil and material performance and compliance to plans and specifications for commercial construction 

·         Worked with city engineers on sub grade and material testing of roadways

·         Sampled monitoring wells and consulted on Phase 1 ESA Reports

 

First American Construction Co., Asst. Site Superintendent, June 1996-June 1998

·         Managed units and sub-contractors to comply with scheduled deadlines

·         Managed the receiving and return of building materials for construction of 300+ unit plat

 

Skills                   

Proficient with MicroStation and MS Office.  Familiar with Autodesk LD3, Haestad Methods, HEC-HMS, and Slope-W Geotechnical Analysis software. 

 

Highly self-motivated team player with demonstrated leadership ability and a strong work ethic.  Strong communication and technical writing skills.  An on task, responsible individual who loves a challenge and is committed to quality through attention to detail.  Comprehensive knowledge of commercial and residential construction processes.

 

Activities                Organizations:  Active member in the ASCE at Northern Arizona University

 

Athletics:  Member Kalamazoo Valley Community College Baseball Team 1996-1998,

Team Captain 1998; various intramural sports

 

Licensure            Troxler Certified; have taken the NCEES FE Exam in April 2003

 

Reference       Dr. Charles Schlinger, Ph.D., P.E., P.G., P.Gp., 928 523 0652, charles.schlinger@nau.edu

 

A list of references is available upon request.