SAMUEL HOEFERT, E.I.T.

samhoefert@yahoo.com
Graduate Engineer: Civil Engineering
817.521.5617

Extremely talented, detail oriented, and self-motivated Civil Engineer-in-Traini

ng with 3.5 years of internship experience in land development design and projec
t management. Proven ability to research information pertinent to assigned proje
cts, coordinate efforts for project advancement through effective communication
with clients and team members, prepare construction contracts, and design/draft
construction plans. Strong organizational and communication skills used to promo
te project and company reputation and growth. Exceptional ability to learn thin
gs quickly and problem solve to adapt to a wide variety of industry demands.
Design ♦ AutoCAD ♦ Cost Estimating ♦ Project Management ♦ Quality Assurance ♦ Meeti
Work Experience:
2010 – Present City of Arlington
Arlington, TX
Civil Engineering Intern
•Created and presented a GIS layer to provide City employees the ability to view pro
perties adjacent to Lake Arlington in order to aid with permitting processes by
identifying properties, taking and editing photos, and coordinating efforts with
the Water Information Services team.
•Developed accurate construction cost estimates for Community Development Block Gran
t funding.
•Prepared construction contract and organized bid opening for Annual Contract for Re
pair and Replacement of Sanitary Sewer Services.
•Worked with project managers to review construction plans, prepare change orders, a
nd help residents.
•Reviewed material submittals provided by contractor during construction.
•Stayed fully informed of project status by attending coordination meetings, plannin
g meetings, and project site visits.
•Assisted design consultants with developing geometry for water and sewer lines.
•Gained experience in the field by cross training with other departments such as mai
ntenance crews and inspectors.
•Efficiently organized and managed coordination meetings associated with water and s
ewer projects.
2007- 2010 Dunaway Associate
s Fort Worth, TX
Civil Engineering Intern
•Drafted design plans (grading, drainage, paving, water, and sanitary sewer plan she
ets) for
multi-family, single-family, higher education, retail, and commercial developmen
ts.
•Prepared and distributed letters to clients and contractors.
•Calculated quantity take offs.
•Researched projects at various cities (existing plans, ordinances).
•Calculated drainage areas and corresponding inlet and storm drain capacities.
•Prepared storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) as necessary for projects.
•Accurately developed full set plans for permitting and construction of natural gas
well sites including grading, erosion control, and site plans.
Skills:
Course and work experience include work with the following software:
•Civil 3D 2010, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FlowMaster, StormCAD, PondPack, GIS, RISA
•Microsoft Office 2007-Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Access
Education:
2005 –2010 University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Organizations:
•ASCE –student member of ASCE
•EWB – member of the student chapter of Engineers Without Borders at UTA.