RESUME

JWAN
ALKHALIL

CONTACT

Civil Engineer

j.alkhalil@hotmail.com

(832) 716-8509

Have US work authorization

Will not now or in the future require sponsorship
Working toward obtaining EIT certification within 6 months

OBJECTIVE
A result focused and goal oriented Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge and experience in the planning, designing and
management of various construction projects. Demonstrated proven ability in modern principles and practices of civil engineering,
solid infrastructure creation, operations and sales proposals; construction oversight and strategic communication employed in
relating and dealing with clients and personnel. I seek an opportunity as a civil engineer where I hope to utilize my innovative
design ideas and knowledge to promote project and organization efficiency.

EDUCATION

ACHIEVEMENTS

Spearheaded the development of new steel structure for an Olympic size pool aimed to support
a new fabric shade
Facilitated business growth through strategic management of Rahal Green Technology assets
Boosted operational efficiency through excellent coordination of field activities and personnel
schedules
Promoted clients satisfaction through strategic client relations that enhanced their satisfaction

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Communication and Client Relations

Devised strategic communication approach for relating with clients, personnel and students

Prepared and represented the department at national events as well as made presentations in
local and national seminars

Translated complex and technical terms into plain English for clients

Built and maintained excellent relationship with clients and ensured that their project
requirements where met
Mathematical and Technical Ability

Excellent knowledge of structural analysis and design utilized in constructing design plans

Strong knowledge and understanding of various computer programs and systems used in
completing engineering projects

Utilized mathematical knowledge to solve complex technical and design problems

Evaluated structural analysis results and based on gathered data provided excellent retrofitting
solutions

Employed analytical knowledge into design project drawings in line with project specification
Civil Engineering and Design Experience

Conducted structural analysis of 10 residential buildings to determine their structural integrity

after sudden areal-settlement and changes in structural design in addition to 15 schools that
suffered aging and harsh environmental exposure

Devised innovative ways to create new system and designs that enhance project completions

Analyzed and determined structural response of flexure-deficient reinforcement concrete

continuous slabs, strengthened with composites

Managed extensive designs including the design of steel structures as well as gauged the effect
of winds on shaded structures

Successfully managed and utilized available equipment to ensure timely completion of

construction projects
Operations Management and Negotiation Skills

Planned and prepared Bill of Quantities (BOQs) as well as bidding papers

Boosted operational process through fieldwork supervision to ensure that ongoing works were
in line with clients specifications

Planned and scheduled field activities to ensure timely completion of projects

Handled Rahal Green Technology sales operations and ensured excellent negotiation with
clients to increase project value

U.A.E University, Al Ain, UAE (ABET

accredited)
Master of Science in Structural
Engineering (Hons); 2015
Minor in Structural Rehabilitation and
Assessment
Bachelor of Science in Civil and
Environmental Engineering (Hons); 2012
Minor in Structural Engineering

WORK HISTORY
U.A.E University, Al Ain, U.A.E

Graduate Teaching Assistant;

Sept. 2013 Jun. 2015

Graduate Research Assistant;

Jan. 2013 Jun. 2015

Rahal Green Technology, Al Ain, U.A.E

Civil Engineer; Jul. 2012 Jan. 2013

PUBLICATION
Conference: Response of Flexure-Deficient
Continuous Slabs Strengthened with Near
Surface Mounted Composites. (UAE GSRC
2015)
Journal: Nonlinear Flexural Response of
Continuous
Concrete
Slab
Strips
Strengthened with Near SurfaceMounted
Composites. ASCE Journal of Composites
for Construction, 2016
Paper: Finite Element Modeling and
Testing of Two-Span Concrete Slab Strips
Strengthened with Externally-Bonded
Composite Laminates Pending editorial
board of ACI Journal: Engineering
Structures, 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Revit, AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD Civil 3D,
SAFE, SAP2000, ETABS
ATENA non-linear finite element
analysis
Primavera
Project
Management,
Microsoft Project & Office Suite

For more details, please visit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwan-alkhalil-540b4b54