1. MATTHEW PAUL CRESTO, E.I.T.
6339 E. Ohio Avenue Denver, CO 80224
M: 818-359-4524 E: mpcresto88@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcresto
CIVIL ENGINEER
Matthew Cresto has over three (3) years of professional Civil Engineering experience, predominantly in Public Works,
Commercial and Private Land Development, Hydrology, Utility Design, and Street Improvements. His progressive
background also includes Surveying, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Subdivision Design, Urban
Transportation Planning, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Water Supply, Water Quality, Structural Analysis and
Geotechnical Engineering, and Engineering Ethics. Mr. Cresto continues to develop and refine his Civil Engineering pedigree
by working on a vast array of unique and challenging projects across various civil disciplines.
His fluidity and unsurpassed work ethic make him able to shift directions at a moments notice to assist fellow engineers
complete projects to meet strict client-driven deadlines. Many of these projects require interfacing with multiple departments
and coordinating design to meet the desired outcome. Mr. Cresto possesses the necessary technical and personal skills to
effectively execute the task at hand at the highest level. As an Engineer-In-Training, he is currently working on obtaining his
Professional Engineering license within the state of Colorado.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
 AutoCAD Civil3D
 Drainage Design and
Analysis
 Employing Local and
National Standards
 Google Sketchup
 InRoads
 Major Grading of Large and
Small Sites
 Microstation
 MS Office Suite
 Off-site Improvement Plans
(Street, Sewer, Storm Drain,
Street Lighting)
 On-site Improvement Plans
(Demolition and Excavation)
 Roadway Improvement
 Standard Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plans (SUSMP)
 Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
 Storm Water Management
Model (SWMM 5.1)
 Storm Water Management
Plan (SWMP)
 Synchro 8
 Traffic Engineering Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merrick & Company – Greenwood Village, CO
Civil Engineer I – July 2013 to Present
 Roadway Reconstruction for the City of Denver including roadway design, grading, signing and stripping, erosion
control (SWMP), quantities and cost estimate. Project presented unique challenges such as restricted right-of-way
along Union Pacific property as well as unusual drainage design decisions.
 Major Drainageway analysis and grading for the City of Aurora using SWMM 5.1. Tasked with determining
multiple grading options for the City and Urban Drainage Flood Control District.
 Commercial Land Development projects including a major hotel chain and nationwide fast food franchise. Work
included plan production, site grading, and drainage analysis.
 Floodplain analysis for the South Platte River within the City of Denver and two rivers located in San Antonio, TX
utilizing HEC-RAS modeling.
 Design engineer for a major generation and transmission association's proposed substation site. Work included
major grading, drainage design and analysis using SWMM 5.1 as well as creating a SWMP report.
 Assisted on the design and plan production for various Federal projects with confidential requirements.
 Conceptual drainage and utility design for major arterial extension as a sub-consultant to the lead design firm.
Challenges with the design include Waters of the US and the Clean Water Act as well as land availability
restrictions. Utility design and coordination with major utility agencies was also part of the project scope.

2. Hall & Foreman, Inc. – Santa Clarita, CA
Junior Engineer – April 2012 to April 2013
 Plan production including public improvements and private on-site plans such as demolition, excavation and erosion
control
 Precise grading design involving a detention system used to collect storm water for irrigation purposes
 Created various reports including Hydrology, SWPPP, and SUSMP
 Participation in a variety of site inspections including SWPPP Services on a client-by-client basis
 Coordinate with consultants to problem solve public utility connections, landscape design conflicts and structural
submittal packages through the use of exhibits, email and telephone calls
 Performed traffic engineering analysis through the use of Synchro 8
 Assist Surveying Department with field work including boundary mapping and topographical surveys
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Trader Joe’s – Monrovia, CA
Associate Crew Member – June 2007 to April 2011
 Provide exceptional customer service within the Trader Joe’s retail space
 Maintain an organized, profession, and clean work environment throughout the store
 Managed tasks assigned effectively
 Achieved high sales transactions ranging from $55,000 to $85,000 through positive customer interaction
 Restocked products quickly and efficiently before, during, and after core hours of operation
INService, Inc. – Sunland, CA
Data Analyst – February 2006 to June 2006
 Responsible for arranging 10,000 confidential medical documents
 Efficiently entered medical data using Microsoft Access
 Demonstrated quality work along with efficiently meeting strict deadlines
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
California State Polytechnic University – Pomona
B.S., Civil Engineering
2006 – 2011
CERTIFICATIONS
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Engineer-In-Training (License 145449)
May 2012