Joshua Chang, EIT

Experience

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  University of California Pavement Research Center

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2020

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Working on a project dealing with high RAP (reclaimed asphalt pavement) mixes, to create density curves and perform failure tests.

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  Caltrans

  Feb 2021 - now

  Updates to Caltrans Route Adoption Maps on Statewide DatabaseAnalyzed 3400+ Route Adoption Maps to determine if the routes were adopted as a Freeway, Controlled Access Highway, or Conventional Highway.Gave completed analysis to database manager for Statewide updates to make access by project personnel more efficient. Broadband & 5G ResearchScoured other State DOT’s guidance for broadband and 5G-related information to assist in the development of Caltrans’ statewide policies for siting, right-of-way accommodation, and installation concerns. Highway Safety Manual Course Attendance AnalysisAnalyzed records of Statewide attendance, course participation, and homework submittals for Highway Safety Manual courses to determine if necessary prerequisites were met for future courses.Data was compiled and presented to Headquarters and District management. Advanced Roundabout Training Video EditingDetermined a reasonable beginning and endpoint of 7 pre-recorded advanced roundabout training videos so that only the relevant training information presented in the videos could be uploaded and presented in the Statewide e-learning center. Input Project Information into Caltrans Utility DatabaseAttended Highway Design Manual virtual training courses to become more familiar with the Design function and as a prerequisite to a Civil3D courseAttended Civil3D virtual training courses to become more familiar with CADD design using Civil3D and as a prerequisite to a Utility Database trainingAttended Utility Database virtual training to input project utility data from an encroachment permit project and a Caltrans-designed project to provide the database owners an approximate time to complete data input to inform District management of future resource needs. Show less

  • Transportation Engineer (Local Assistance Engineer)

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Student Assistant Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2022