Reema Patel

Candidate Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (409) 692 7597

Salary Expectation: 64K-80K

Skills: 🔧 Engineering & Design Skills Structural Design & Analysis Light Gauge Steel Design: Familiarity with designing non-load-bearing and load-bearing structures using light gauge steel. Masonry Design: Understanding of material behavior and structural analysis of masonry structures. Structural Steel Design: Proficient with layouts and structural members using steel per AISC guidelines. Prestressed Concrete Design & Analysis: Knowledge of design and stress analysis for prestressed members in structural applications. Grading & Drainage Design: Calculations and design of surface grading, stormwater flow paths, and erosion control. Pavement & Alignment Improvements: Design layout, alignment correction, and improvements for civil infrastructure. Sewer & Storm Drainage System Design: Experience in civil utilities design including sanitary sewer and storm drainage networks. Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems: Proficient in the layout and analysis of underground sewer piping systems. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Design and calculation for managing runoff and pollutants from construction sites. Plan Preparation & Technical Documentation Site Visits & Field Notes: Conducting site inspections and preparing technical field documentation. AutoCAD 2D & 3D Drafting: Hands-on experience with CAD for civil/structural drawings and corrections. Plan & Profile Drawings: Generating engineering drawings for utilities, roads, and grading profiles. Earthwork Calculations: Estimating volumes of cut and fill for grading and excavation projects. 🏗️ Construction & Project Management Project Engineering Responsibilities Managed public works (PWD) projects and coordinated with Houston city departments. Prepared detailed design submittals and corrected design sheets for regulatory compliance. Oversaw design tasks, schedule development, and coordinated team deliverables. Worked under direction of Project Engineers and Managers, supporting large-scale water management projects. Reviewed survey data and reports to develop design alternatives and solutions. Client & Contractor Coordination Built rapport with clients, developers, and contractors to ensure project needs were met. Negotiated contract changes and managed expectations throughout the design lifecycle. Provided construction support and collaborated across teams to deliver technical solutions. 🛠️ Process Engineering & Quality Control Kemlon Keystone Engineering Worked as Quality Inspector for metal finishing processes ensuring product conformity. Acted as Safety Inspector, ensuring compliance with OSHA and workplace safety regulations. Delivered technical and process training to workers. Created process checklists to improve procedural adherence and consistency on the floor. Strengthened public relations and customer service abilities through regular engagement. 📘 Codes & Standards AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) ACI (American Concrete Institute) PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 💻 Software & Tools AutoCAD (2D & 3D): Used for engineering design and drafting. Revit: Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access for documentation and reporting. Microsoft Project: Used for project planning and tracking schedules. X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer: Tool used for non-destructive metal composition analysis. 🎓 Related Academic Coursework Soil Mechanics Fluid Mechanics Strength of Materials Structural Design & Analysis Prestressed Concrete Construction Management Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulic Civil Structures Engineering Mechanics

Current Location: Friendswood, TX-

Willing to Relocate?: YES

Relevant Experience: 11

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Reema P. Patel – Civil Engineer (EIT) | Structural & Infrastructure Design Specialist
Licensed EIT (Texas, EIT No: 8327) with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 6+ years of U.S. experience in public infrastructure projects.

Strong background in structural design, including light gauge steel, masonry, prestressed concrete, and steel structures.

Skilled in AutoCAD (2D/3D), Revit, and engineering tools for grading, drainage, stormwater, and sewer system design.

Hands-on experience with Houston City PWD projects, including field visits, plan preparation, and technical documentation.

Proficient in AISC, ACI, PCI, ASTM, and OSHA codes and standards.

Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end—design coordination, client interfacing, contract negotiations, and construction support.

Past experience as Process Engineer & Quality/Safety Inspector, adding versatility and process discipline to her civil engineering expertise.

Strong communicator and team player with a focus on technical accuracy, client satisfaction, and project delivery.

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