Matthew Peterson is seeking an entry-level civil engineering position. He has a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska with a 3.61 GPA. His experience includes internships in architectural design and construction documentation. He co-founded an e-commerce business selling Nebraska-made food products. His coursework and skills include structural design, CAD, and construction codes and regulations.

1. Matthew Peterson
105 North 8th Street #204, Lincoln, NE 68508 | [402] 570-3686 | mattp@huskers.unl.edu
///// Objective /////
Obtain an entry level Civil Engineering position where the contribution of my diverse skills and education will add value to the organization.
///// Education & Certifications /////
University of Nebraska | Lincoln NE
M.S. Civil Engineering [ 3.61/4.0 ] December 2011
Minor: Construction Management
B.S. Civil Engineering December 2008
B.S. Design - Architecture December 2008
State of Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects: Engineer in Training
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Card
///// Internships /////
MBH Architects Alameda CA | Summer 2007
- Developed Design and Construction Documents for multiple new Apple Retail Stores.
- Determined optimal layouts based upon site constraints and standard template documents.
- Coordinated the design execution between the client and landlord.
- Worked as part of a team in assembling multiple projects documents while meeting project deadlines.
- Developed extensive knowledge of detailing and assembling professional quality drawings with AutoCAD.
Geller Design Lincoln NE | Spring 2006
- Interrupted Construction Documents to build a preliminary 1:32 scale model of the Breslow Residence.
- Crafted a final 1:16 scale presentation model, which was presented by the architect to the local housing authority.
- Worked directly with the principal architect to achieve the desired aesthetic of both the models.
- Attended meetings with the principal architect who conveyed the intent and developed project deadlines.
///// Work Experience /////
University of Nebraska Graduate Assistant Lincoln NE | May 2010-Present
- Planned and facilitated promotional and recruiting events for the College of Engineering including E-Week.
- Managed and organized PhD applications for the College of Engineering within the Graduate Programs office.
- Assisted the Graduate Programs Coordinator in other administrative tasks related to student recruitment.
Fresh From Nebraska [ freshfromNE.com ] Lincoln NE | Spring 2009-Present
- Co-Founded a drop ship e-commerce website that processes sales of over 600 Nebraska-made food products to the world.
- Designed and structured the fully automated FFN website and order relay platform.
- Built and maintain business relationships with many of the largest Nebraska food producers.
Cycleworks Bicycle Shop Lincoln NE | Spring 2004-May 2010
- Assessed customer needs and assisted customers to bicycle bliss.
- Trained new employees as to shop procedures and improved their knowledge of the bicycle industry.
- Developed extensive knowledge of the outdoor enthusiast industry.
///// Relevant Course Work ///// ///// Computer Skills ///// ///// Design Code Experience /////
Steel Bridge Design Autodesk AutoCAD AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Bridge Engineering Google SketchUp ACI 318-08 Structural Concrete
Prestressed Concrete Design Microsoft Office Suite AISC Steel Construction Manual
Reinforced Concrete Design I & II Adobe Photoshop ASCE/SEI 7-05 Minimum Design Loads
Steel Design I & II Adobe Illustrator ASCE/SEI 37-02 Construction Design Loads
Masonry & Timber Design HTML PCI Design Handbook
Foundation & Geotechnical Engineering Website Design/Layout MSJC Building Code for Masonry Structures
Reliability of Structures Microsoft Windows CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations
Materials of Construction Macintosh OS X NDS for Wood Construction
Highway Engineering
Occupational Health and Safety [OSHA]
Mechanical Project Management