1. Samuel J. Nilsson
snilsson@iastate.edu
Cell: (563)271-3789
Local (college) address Permanet address
2632 Hunt Street 2128 Saint David Dr.
Ames, IA. 50014 Bettendorf, IA. 52722
Objective
Improve and apply my knowledge of Civil engineering from the classroom with a full time
position in the field of Engineering.
Education
Iowa State University Ames, IA
Bachelor’s, C E: Civil Engineering
- Cumulative GPA: 2.83
- Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
Work Experience
Manatts Inc. Summer 2015
Project Management Intern
- Assisted the project managers with quantity take-offs, field measurements, and client
consultations
- Hands on experience paving asphalt roads, running heavy machinery, running quality
control, and coordinating traffic control.
Braun Intertec Corporation May-Dec. 2014
Field Tech Co-op
- Conducted on-site concrete testing, compaction testing, rebar inspection, soil
observation and more.
- Lab testing and classification of soil samples using ASTM standards from boring
samples.
- Worked with the engineers taking testing results and producing a complete engineering
analysis.
- Project sites include: Burlington fertilizer plant, U of I School of Music and Hancher
auditorium, Iowa City Hy-Vee using Geo-pier foundations, etc.
Activities
Senior Visitation Co-Chair, E-Week 2013 Spring and Fall 2014
- Organized and led Subcommittee members, head ambassadors and ambassadors
through a day long informative visit of ISU for high school students.
- Worked with faculty and outside vendors to create a problem free informative day for
students
Triathlon Club Trip Coordinator 2013-2015
- Budget, plan and organize triathlon trips across the country with 20+
participants.
- Largest budget of any ISU sports club.
- Attend weekly executive meetings to discuss progress and future plans.
Professional Skills
- OSHA 10 safety certified
- Hard working and the drive to be the best employee possible.