Awolou Sossa, P.E.,  PTOE

Awolou Sossa, P.E., PTOE

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Civil Engineer

  • Education

    • The City College of New York

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Chi Epsilon Research Experience for Undergraduate; Significant Opportunity in Atmospheric Research and Science; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; National society of Civil Engineers; Black Male Initiative;

    • CUNY New York City College of Technology

      2011 - 2013
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Peer Lead team in Mathematics; Physics Club; Black Male Initiative;

  • Experience

    • NOAA CREST REU

      Jun 2013 - May 2015
      Undergraduate Research Assistant
    • NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      SOARS Research Intern

      - Data analysis including climatic data of rainfall and wind - Model development

    • New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Modeling Unit Intern

      Assisted civil engineers on several key projects involving drinking water supply as well as wastewater collection in New York City; Conducted data analysis to run computer models,Gained experience in blueprint reading, as well as preparation of maps and plans.Built out and started the calibration of the NYC water distribution Model for the M03 Pressure Zone in Manhattan.Designed poster and prepared oral presentation for DEP Meetings.

    • New York State Department of Transportation

      Apr 2018 - May 2023

      • Analyze traffic and transportation network data to recommend the need of the ITS devices, new traffic patterns including traffic signals• Survey roadways and the right of way to determine ITS structure’s locations• Design, install and maintain Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) structures, • Serve as field liaison for ITS construction and communication network systems• Serve as GIS contact person for the NYSDOT Region 8 • Conduct traffic studies and capacity analysis and recommend improvement measures• Review Work zone traffic plans for construction projects, and inspect work zones traffic control setting during construction• Maintain Assets in a GIS system• Design Traffic Safety and mobility Improvement Projects including signage, guiderail, pavement markings, drainage, erosion and sediment control

      • Profesional Engineer 1

        Feb 2023 - May 2023
      • Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation & ITS)

        Jul 2020 - Feb 2023
      • Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation)

        Apr 2018 - Jun 2020
    • City of San Antonio

      May 2023 - now
      Senior Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer (PE)

      New York State Education Department
      Oct 2022
    • Fundamental of Engineering (FE)

      New York State Education Department
      Oct 2017
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