Madison Heppe is a civil engineering student at Swarthmore College seeking an internship. She has a 3.72 GPA and relevant coursework in engineering, environmental studies, and global sustainability. Her engineering experience includes internships in civil engineering, structural engineering, and laboratory assistance. She is proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software. Heppe also has leadership experience as president of her college's ASCE chapter and captain of the varsity volleyball team. Her skills and interests include backpacking, skiing, and environmental sustainability.

1. Madison Heppe
College Address: Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa 19081
Permanent Address: 11059 Merrill Ct, Nevada City, Ca 95959
mheppe1@swarthmore.edu, 530-575-7502
Education
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa May 2016
• BS in Engineering, Environmental Studies (minor), GPA: 3.72
• Relevant Courses: Engineering Mechanics, Water Quality and Pollution Control, Geotechnical Engineering, Thermofluid
Mechanics, Solar Energy Analysis, Numerical Methods, Electrical Circuit Analysis, Experimentation for Engineering Design,
Linear Physical System Analysis, Engineering Methodology
University of Cape Town, South Africa Jan.-June 2015
• Globalization, Environment, and Society study abroad program
• Relevant Courses: Elemental Surveying, Water Resource Management, Globalization Environment & Society, Water for Livable
and Resilient Cities
Engineering Experience
Civil Engineering & Planning Intern, SCO Planning & Engineering, Grass Valley, Ca June-Aug. 2015
• Developed site/phasing/utility/grading/trail/erosion control plans, road cross sections & tentative maps using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prepared two SWPPPs (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans) for construction activities, including determining appropriate
BMPs (Best Management Practices) for the sites
Independent Research, University of Cape Town, South Africa Jan.-May 2015
• Examined a water recycling system and storm water system at a bus depot via comprehensive analysis, with the purpose of assisting
the University of Cape Town’s civil engineering department with future studies on the site
• Identified/interviewed the people who designed the system, evaluated the design plans, compiled a literature review, analyzed
utilities/cost data in order to conduct a water balance, and diagnosed possible improvements
Civil Engineering Intern, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Grass Valley, Ca May-Aug. 2014
• Rapidly taught myself AutoCAD Civil 3D, enabling me to contribute to drafting more challenging survey and civil projects
• Drew property/easement lines & utilities, created surfaces/alignments/corridors/profiles, xreffed, edited topography data, used data
shortcuts & point importing/exporting/orienting
• Conducted survey fieldwork, including tying together property lines, staking & topography data collection
Structural Engineering Intern, Fellows Structural Engineering, Nevada City, Ca May-Aug. 2013
• Calculated the vertical/lateral stresses on buildings
• Sized beams/columns/footings, determined seismic/wind forces, designed shear walls/hold downs/drag struts
Chemistry Lab Intern, Burst Laboratories, Grass Valley, Ca June-Aug. 2013
• Injected sound waves into highly pressured metal spheres filled with water or another liquid to cause sonoluminescence
• Filtrated, soldered, assembled drivers, set up electrical systems & took inventory
Engineering Lab Assistant, Swarthmore College, Pa Sept.-Dec 2013
• Monitored laboratories on model solar car construction, biofuel synthesis/exhaust analysis, disassembling/testing an engine
Forest Service Externship, Tonto National Forest, AZ Jan. 2014
• Shadowed the On-Scene Coordinator for Arizona, gained insight about being an engineer for the Forest Service
• Collected soil gas samples, helped with a utility sustainability project, and learned how to clean up chemical waste at old mines
Leadership
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter President, Swarthmore College, Pa Jan. 2016-present
• Attended Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders; planned meetings/field trips; prepared for ASCE competitions
Varsity Volleyball, Swarthmore College Aug. 2012-present
• Team Captain, coordinated team logistics and developed social skills, time management, motivation, composure & leadership
• Program leader with 1,584 digs (2015), 1st Team All Conference (2013, 2014), Capital One Academic All-District First Team
(2014), Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Team (2014), Centennial Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll (2013, 2014,
2015), MVP of two tournaments, Conference Player of the Week (2012)
Green Advisor, Swarthmore College, Pa Jan. 2013-present
• Campus leader on environmental issues, advised my dormitory hall on sustainability & in charge of my hall’s compost
Skills, Awards & Interests
Computer: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Python, TRNSYS, EES, Mathcad, Kaleidagraph, QGIS, Bluebeam, Igor
Awards: Harrison M. Wright Scholarship
Interests: Backpacking, skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, reading, knitting, baking & environmental sustainability