Buck Kauffman is a 2016 graduate of Elizabethtown College with a BS in Engineering with dual concentrations in Mechanical and Sustainable Design. He has relevant internship experience at Shapiro & Duncan in project management, engineering, and field work. As a student, he designed wellness centers for Elizabethtown College and Sierra Leone that incorporated sustainable design principles. He is proficient in engineering software like Bluebeam, MatLab, and Revit and has hands-on experience from internships in fabrication and assembly.

1. Buck Kauffman
Kauffmanb@etown.edu
Cell Phone#: (717)968-0890
Permanent Address: School Address:
260 Rosedale Drive 887 Baugher Avenue
Manchester, PA 17345 Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Education: Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA Graduation: 2016
 BS in Engineering with dual concentrations in Mechanical and Sustainable Design
 GPA: 3.25 (qualifies for Sigma Pi Sigma)
Relevant Courses- College Physics I, II, &III, Intro to Engineering I & II, Computer Science I, Calculus I ,II, & III,
Differential Equations, Circuit Analysis, Statics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology
Thermodynamics, Environmental Site and Design Engineering, Sustainable Resource Engineering, Green Architectural
Engineering, Signals & Systems, Green Robotics, and Chemistry.
Internships:
Shapiro & Duncan: Mechanical Contractors
 Involved in a rotation within the company that encompassed Project Management, Engineering, Estimation, and
Field Work.
 Became very proficient in Bluebeam by creating multiple documents and using as a way to check blueprints for
any discrepancies or mistakes that needed to be changed
 Performed a case study at several active job sites to identify how the company can use lean construction
principles to improve certain job functions and become more efficient overall.
Engineering Projects:
Elizabethtown College Wellness Center
 Based off of specifications from the Dean of the college, a team of three students was formed to design a wellness
center for the college. This center was to focus on mind, body, and spirit. One of the basic needs was a wellness
wing for guidance counseling and spiritual healing. Other needs included a regulation NCAA track and full
weight room. Along with this we were required to build according to LEED v4 standards. (Green Architecture
Engineering Class)
Sierra Leone Wellness Center
 Based off given footprint and resource constrictions, design and construct a wellness center for 50 sites in Sierra
Leone to screen for Ebola patients and act as a primary care facility for patients that do not have the virus. Apply
green design aspects using climate of Sierra Leone and resources that are readily available in the country. Only
given two week deadline to complete and present. (Green Architecture Engineering Class)
Sophomore Project
 Research, design, and construct multiple sized elevated dog beds for the Human Leagues of Lancaster and Berks
County. Use internet sources to research other companies making a similar product and keep to a strict budget
that would make the beds competitive in market. Provoked communication skills with a client, as well as
communication within a group atmosphere. (Won most outstanding Sophomore Project)
Experience:
General Laborer York Haven Fabricators, York, PA Summer 2014
 Worked in many areas within in the shop learning how to read blueprints for individual jobs and abiding by
specific tolerances.
 Trained in quality control/shipping to ensure all tolerances are met and that the part is complete to the
customer’s standards and delivered on time.
Assembly Line Worker Graham’s Packaging Company, York, PA Summer 2012/2013
 Gained experience in a fast-paced environment where quotas must be met and orders must be filled.
 Acquired knowledge of industrial processes and materials, became aware of the errors that can occur with
projects, throughout the steps of construction and how they must be fixed in a timely manner.

2. Skills:
 Proficient in Bluebeam, MatLab, and Revit *Some experience in Solid Edge and Java
 Hands on worker with a good deal of shop experience with metal (welding) and wood.
 Ability to read and understand blueprints
Activities:
 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout as well as being Senior Patrol leader for the troop.
 Founder of the ASME student section at Elizabethtown College and received startup grant for
competitive annual plan.
 Wrestling - 3 year varsity wrestler in high school. Continued wrestling into college maintaining a full
course load of 18 credits a semester.
 Student Athlete Mentor - Mediator between the teams and the coaches to express issues or initiatives. Organized
motivational speakers to talk to the team.
 Called to Lead- Leadership organization exposing participants to various speakers and activities.