
Sara Garcia, EIT
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About me
Civil Engineer @ bp
Education

Seven Lakes High School
2015 - 2019High School Diploma STEM EndorsementActivities and Societies: Orchestral Cellist (Two-Year Librarian), Girls Varsity Swimming (Four-Year Varsity), Spanish National Honor Society (President & Junior Representative), Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), National Honor Society

Texas A&M University
2019 - 2023Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering (Major) & Project Management (Minor) Summa Cum LaudeActivities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers (Service Committee, Service Committee Head, High School Conference Chair), American Society of Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering Ambassadors (External Committee Chair, Lead Ambassador), Engineering Honors, Senior Resident Advisor
Experience
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016Architectural Engineering Intern- Worked alongside architects in the construction & design process through guided learning- Gained exposure to the fields of landscape architecture, urban planning & design, and construction management- Observed and engaged in learning about ways to improve office culture in different architectural firms

Trak Engineering, Inc.
Aug 2018 - May 2019Mechanical Engineering Intern (PACE Intern)- Collaborated on the review of client specifications of the firm's projects & analyzed cooling and heating coils for ventilation systems- Learned diverse skills on client acquisition & grasped unique ideas through company outreach when appropriate - Shadowed licensed professional engineers throughout the mechanical design of HVAC processes

Texas A&M University
Jan 2020 - May 2023- Developed a sense of community among residents as members of a floor, residents of a hall, & active participants in the residence life system- Facilitated the social, academic, & personal adjustment of Texas A&M students to the residence hall and university as a whole- Acted as a liaison between residents & Texas A&M University administration - Integrating human & machine intelligence to develop resilient infrastructure & smart emergency mechanisms- Merging disaster response data with statistical modeling in order to better understand the underlying trends among different socioeconomic factors- Collaborating with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on team research & outreach presentations
Resident Advisor
Jul 2020 - May 2023Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jan 2020 - May 2023

HNTB
May 2021 - Aug 2021Structural Engineering Intern- Worked closely with the bridge & roadway teams throughout the experience in various projects such as the METRONext University Corridor BRT & I-20 Odessa Improvement- Actively implemented foundational transportation engineering knowledge to software such as MicroStation, GeoPak, and Blue Beam- Aided the team in creating design sketches, project estimates, and property acquisition reports, among many tasks

HNTB
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022Rail Engineer
Bp
May 2022 - Aug 2022Civil Engineering Intern- Specialized in exploring alternative resources to traditional chemical injection methods via subsea chemical injection & storage alongside the Central Subsea team- Optimized offshore XT change order workflows & collaborated on digital tools to streamline the existing process via ADO boards- Contributed to construction & project management project team reviews for offshore pipelaying projects in Trinidad

Bp
Aug 2023 - nowCivil Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
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Business Strategy
McKinsey & CompanySept 2024 - View certificate

Professional Engineer (PE) Civil: Construction Exam
NCEESMar 2024 - View certificate

Adaptability & Resilience
McKinsey & CompanyJun 2024 - View certificate

Management Accelerator: Hispanic & Latino Leadership Academy
McKinsey & CompanySept 2024 - View certificate

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Civil Exam
NCEESFeb 2023 - View certificate

AutoCAD Civil 3D: Site Design
LinkedInNov 2020 
Civil Engineer in Training
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land SurveyorsSept 2023- View certificate

Problem Solving
McKinsey & CompanyJul 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITBill and Dorothy Klotz Scholarship Fund Texas A&M University May 2022
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITMr & Mrs Kenneth B Riner & Mimi Bowman Endowment Scholarship Texas A&M University May 2022
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITHalliburton Engineering Global Programs (HEGP) Travel Award Texas A&M University - Halliburton Engineering Global Programs (HEGP) Oct 2021 The Halliburton Engineering Global Programs (HEGP) awards scholarships — up to $1,000 each — to select undergraduate engineering students that exemplify core Aggie values, personal, and academic excellence. The scholarship application is open twice a year to students who require financial assistance for a global program. The primary purpose of the scholarship is to provide selected students with a scholarship prior to when they select a global opportunity.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITNorth Texas ICRI Scholarship International Concrete Repair Institute North Texas (NTX) Chapter Aug 2021 This scholarship encourages participation in the concrete and/or concrete repair industries in young students in the Texas region.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITMary E & Robert Aragona '71 - Academic Endowment Texas A&M University - College of Engineering Jul 2021
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITAFS Aggie Leader Scholarship Texas A&M University - Association of Former Students Jun 2021
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITRichard T. Lietz '45 - Academic Endowment Texas A&M University - Association of Former Students Jun 2021
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITWofford Cain '13 - Endowment Scholarship Texas A&M University - Association of Former Students Jun 2021
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITResident Advisor Scholarship Texas A&M University - Department of Residence Life May 2021 A scholarship in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester) was awarded to two Resident Advisors forthe 2021-2022 academic school year in recognition of hard work & dedication to the department.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITFlatiron Scholarship Flatiron Construction Apr 2021 Flatiron Corporation values education and supports a variety of outreach programs, sponsorships, and scholarships. Through academic excellence and involvement, engineers visit universities to seek out hard-working college students and provide scholarships to those who stand out.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITDean's Honor Award Texas A&M University - College of Engineering Dec 2020 This annual designation is reserved for students who achieve a GPA of 3.75 or better, being particularly noteworthy considering the rigorous and demanding nature of Texas A&M University's engineering curriculum.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITCollege Board Recognition Award & Scholar College Board May 2019 This program provides is awarded to incoming freshmen that are recognized as National Hispanic Scholars, with the core funds being are provided by Texas A&M University. The recognition and aid are awarded incrementally throughout the four years of the undergraduate degree.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITDow Aggies FEA Scholar Dow Chemical Company May 2019 As a National Hispanic Scholar and female engineer, the Dow Aggies FEA Scholarship aims to provide financial support to students aspiring to work in the energy sector. In addition to generous aid throughout the four years of the undergraduate degrees, the program cultivates relationships within the Dow Chemical Company and abroad.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITTexas A&M Engineering Honors Texas A&M University May 2019 The selection for this program cultivates a community of diverse engineering students who maintain above a 3.5 GPA and are active in the Texas A&M engineering community.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITUniversity Interscholastic League - Scholar Award University Interscholastic League May 2019 Recognition awarded to students whose academic and extracurricular achievements have been exemplary of those self - discipline and preparation throughout all four years of high school. Awarded in both university interscholastic varsity swimming and orchestra.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITAP Scholar with Distinction College Board May 2018 This award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and obtain scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
- Awarded to Sara Garcia, EITNational Hispanic Scholar & Finalist College Board May 2017 Scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT/NMSQT among all Hispanic and Latino high school junior test-takers in the Southwest region of the United States & had a 3.5+ GPA.
Volunteer Experience
Rider on 2023 Team
Issued by Pedal the Pacific on Nov 2022
Associated with Sara Garcia, EITCivil Engineering Ambassador
Issued by Texas A&M University College of Engineering on Nov 2020
Associated with Sara Garcia, EITHigh School Conference Chair
Issued by Society of Women Engineers on May 2021
Associated with Sara Garcia, EITPeer Mentor
Issued by Texas A&M University College of Engineering on Jul 2020
Associated with Sara Garcia, EITTranslator
Issued by Christ Clinic on Jul 2017
Associated with Sara Garcia, EITStudent Mentor
Issued by Bonnie J. Dunbar STEM Academy on Jan 2014
Associated with Sara Garcia, EIT
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
- poPortuguese
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