Seth Prater

Summary

Civil Engineering Undergraduate with a variety of hands-on experience including construction, electrical, and metal work. Seeking a challenging summer intern position to gain further understanding of civil engineering, construction, and project management.

EXPERIENCE

May 08 – Aug 08 Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants Inc., San Antonio, TX

Summer Intern

• Assisted in the setup and testing of blast resistant structures on a shockwave tube
• Analyzed testing data while writing final reports
• Input field information into SafeSite for explosion analysis of industrial facilities
• Metal work including welding, torching, and drilling

Jun 06 – Jun 07 U.S. Embassy, Beijing, China

Student Electrical Assistant, One-Year Appointment

• Received Top Secret (SSBI) Clearance from Department of State
• Ran conduit, pulled wire, ran bus duct, installed and set-up switchgear
• Welded struts to aid in the running of electrical conduit lines

Jun 05 – Aug 05 Walker Engineering, Inc.,  Fort Worth, TX

Summer Intern

• Gained valuable in-field construction experience
• Assisted electricians, ran wire and conduit
• Dug trenches to lay pipe
• Assisted on the installation and set-up of switchgear

SKILLS & AFFLIATIONS

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB
• Camp John Marc volunteer counselor
• Eagle Scout Recipient
• American Society of Civil Engineers

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Expected Graduation Dec 2010

Specializing in Construction Engineering and Management

Major GPR of 3.25

Minor in Business Administration

REFERENCES

Upon Request.