Engineering Co-op ProgramFaculty of Applied Science2385 East MallVancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

Phone 604 822 3022Fax 604 822 3449eng.coop@ubc.cawww.ubcengineeringcoop.com

Natanael Villarreal4rd year Civil Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Field Work Office Computer Transit Total Station Clinometer Engineers Level Welding Electrical house wiring Power hand compactor Plastering Height and harness Safety GPS

Cost Estimates Quantity Takeoff Work Breakdown Structures Coordination of major purchase

items Reading As Built Drawings Structural Review Hydraulic Review Dam Safety Documentation Analysis of Hydrometric Data

Excel, Word, PowerPoint AutoCAD Sketch up Mat lab C++

ACADEMIC & CO-OP STATUS

Academic Program Civil Engineering Option 6 of 8 academic terms completed Anticipated date of graduation: May, 2018

Co-op Status Completed 2/4 work terms; available for 4 or 8 months beginning January, 2017

TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

InnergexStudent Engineer

May 2016- Present

Designed two 15+ meter long weir structures to manage a flow reading of at least 0.01m3/s. Worked with co-workers to improve design, finalized by performing a structural check on stability. Both weirs are currently being constructed

Managed and coordinated project involving researching most reliable de-icing options for two intakes in two separate hydraulic sites. Handled communicating with external companies and ordering two major bubbler systems with a cost exceeding $3000.

Bi-weekly meetings with fellow engineers and supervisor to communicate effectively progression and new projects at hand.

Conducting detailed investigation of possible hydroelectric projects in Mexico. Communicating professionally with Mexican companies, performing analyses of large quantities of hydrometric data with excel, calculating feasible power to be produced if project goes onwards.

Ladrillera MecanizadaProject Manager

June 2014- August 2014

Designed, drafted, and supervised the construction of a small steel beam roof model, generating a portable and quick model to assemble. Resulting in the construction of numerous duplicates that were distributed to retail distribution centers for tile presentation.

Reorganized and improved the company’s catalog list with a customer friendly catalog. The new catalog is used daily between sales representatives and customers.

Innovated an installation guide for tile. Surveyed customers by attending construction sites, thus incorporate present preference and improved on tile placement practice. Installation guide replaced older version and was published online. ‘

Examined, identified and repaired cars accurately, satisfying 10 customers daily with the help of my mechanic mentor.

The owner of the business praised my high communication skills and easiness to get along with employees and customers.

Activities included changing the oil, injections, suspensions, motor supports, filters, spark plugs, AC cooling system

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Civil 300 CBEL Project January 2015 – March 2015 Designed alongside a team of 4 students suicide prevention barrier for Lions Gate Bridge,

meeting all general requirements for suicide detergents Developed complete project plan including work breakdown structure, cost management,

estimate, risk management, safety management, quality management, stakeholder and environmental management sections.

Team coordination and support was needed extensively to hand the completed report to the Ministry of Transport.

Civil 201 Pedestrian Bridge Design Project September 2014 – November 2014 Coordinated team project designing a bi-directional pedestrian and cycling bridge over a 4-lane

road, finishing with a 44-page report. Researched local BC regulations, determining minimum slope gradient, handicap access

regulations, minimum bridge width, minimum railing height, etc. Drafted designs on Sketch up meanwhile examining site issues such as underground pipelines,

deforestation and disturbance of nearby residence. Compiled a detailed construction timeframe

Civil 315 Pipe & Pump Station Design Project September 2015 – December 2015 In cooperation with my teammate’s designed a new pump station and supply pipeline between a

reservoir and a community Strongly focused on project energy consumption, reduction on environmental footprint and

limiting capital costs, while supplying the community with 99.99% of their varying consumptions needs

Applied principles of hydraulic calculations, designing pump configuration with their respective motors and drives, pipe sizing, energy use prediction and economic analysis

EDUCATION

University of British ColumbiaCivil Engineering

September 2013 – Present

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Mountaineering, Climbing, Bouldering, Backpacking, Running, Swimming, Biking Reading mountaineering books to prevent accidents and stay safe Planning outdoor events Helping my dad around the house fixing problems that occur or installing mechanical equipment

Additional Comments

Have a valid Drivers License Have a personal car Native Language - Spanish

AutomogiMechanic Assistant

May 2014- June 2014