JACOB HAIDAK

6 Bridle Path Lane Medway, MA 02053

jh965b38@westpost.net 301-461-6172
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SUMMARY
Aspiring new civil engineer seeking to apply academic background to find solutio
ns to real world engineering challenges. A natural team player not afraid to pu
t forth whatever effort required to ensure team success, while also able to perf
orm independently. Has valuable relevant experience in professional working envi
ronments.
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EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (GPA: 3.1) May 2010
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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Design of Steel Structures; Foundation Engineering
Traffic Engineering; Intelligent Transportation Systems;
Highway Location and Geometric Design
Water and Wastewater Systems
Fluid Mechanics
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ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts Safety Belt Observation Study Amherst, MA
Observation Study Project Member June 2009
Managed daily logistics for teams statewide travel to perform location observat
ions
Employed organizational skills to efficiently record and provide usable reliabl
e data
Washington Gas Springfield, VA
Engineering Intern December 2008 January 2009/June 2008 Augus
t 2008
Analyzed simultaneous phase plans for facilities replacement; improving identif
ication of potential facilities conflicts; produced written analyses of same
Participated in coordination meetings with area utilities and utility contracto
rs to resolve potential phase plan facilities conflicts
Assisted area supervisors in project site oversight

Engineers without Borders Amherst, MA

EWB-USA Student Member Spring 2007 Fall 2007
Designed and installed improvements for ReVision House (womens shelter) project
Conceptualized/planned solar panel installation for water heater tank for susta
ining fish
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Skills:
AutoCAD, RISA 2D
Visual Basic
Synchro 7
VISSIM 5.10
Analyzing Site and Construction Plans
Microsoft Office and Other Productivity Suites
Activities & Interests:
Member, University of Massachusetts Rugby Football Club
Member, Ski and Snowboard Club
Avid Golfer (and former caddy)
Range Shooting
Travel