This document is a resume for Christopher Almeida, an entry-level mechanical engineer with experience in utilities, thermal systems design, project management, construction, and applying Six Sigma tools to solve engineering problems. As an engineering student, he completed an internship with Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority where he led a pump analysis team, designed a new more efficient pump system, collaborated on analyzing and designing a distribution network, and helped install control systems. He has various skills and certifications related to engineering and received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and an AAS in Business Administration.

1. CHRISTOPHER ALMEIDA
11136 N.W. 67th St. Doral, FL 33178
calmeida21@yahoo.com
(787) 632-5963
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Entry-level mechanical engineer with multi-disciplinary professional experience in the utilities
industry, design of thermal systems, project management and construction, P.L.C.’s, and
application of Six Sigma tools to solve engineering problems.
EDUCATION:
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico March 2009 – May 2014
San Juan, Puerto Rico
B.S. Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Aerospace Engineering
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico August 2007 – March 2009
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A.A.S. Business Administration: Finance
Relevant Courses:
● Heat Transfer ● Mechatronics
● Thermodynamics ● System Dynamics & Controls
● Fluid Mechanics ● Design of Machine Elements
● Thermal System Design
● Aircraft Propulsion
● Aerodynamics
● Business Management
Engineering Capstone / Co-Op: Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (P.R.A.S.A.)
August 2013 – May 2014
 Led the pump analysis team in the design of a potable water system. Met all established
deadlines and completed our duties 14% under budget.
 Responsible for the design of new pump system. Increasing pump performance yield by
approximately 200% and overall system efficiency by 1.2%.
 Collaborated in the analysis and design of the distribution network. Plotted more efficient
pipe route leading to reduced friction losses, optimal operating parameters
 Collaborated in the design and construction of the control systems (P.L.C.’s, sensors)
 Led a team of technicians in the installation of the pump and control systems. Installing
the control panel, back-up generator and all the electrical grid connections following
state regulations.
 Collaborated with team of engineers in the construction of the pump housing facilities.

2. Skills & Abilities:
● Computational Fluid
Dynamics (C.F.D.)
● Fully Bilingual
(English & Spanish )
● C.A.D. Experience
(Creo Parametric ,
Solidworks , AutoCAD )
● Systems Engineering ● Team Worker
● Matlab / Mathcad ● Microsoft Office ● Government Projects
● Finite Element Analysis ● Ansys Workbench ● Verbal Presentations
● Minitab
 Learned and implemented various skills: project management, project auctions, site
inspections, participated in multi-company conferences and held progress presentations.
Certifications & Training
 Certified Quality and Validation Management, 48 hours (CIAPR)
 Sulzer Industrial Water Pumps: Analysis & Selection (Sulzer & PRASA)
 Environmental Protection Agency : Potable Water Infrastructure Design (PRASA)
 Puerto Rico Electrical Code Regulation Training (PRASA)
 Puerto Rico Safety & Construction Code (PRASA)
Associations:
 Student Chapter Mechanical Engineers PUPR
 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 Formula SAE PUPR team
References:
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Info:
Heriberto Figueroa, P.E.
Assistant to the Executive Director for Metro Region
Office: (787)620-2277,ext. 2814
Cell: (787)406-9528
heriberto.figueroa2@acueductospr.com
Ave. Barbosa #604
Hato Rey,PR 00917-4310