Sara Garcia, EIT

Sara Garcia, EIT

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Civil Engineer @ bp

  • Education

    • Seven Lakes High School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma STEM Endorsement

      Activities 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 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering (Major) & Project Management (Minor) Summa Cum Laude

      Activities 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

    • The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Architectural 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 2019
      Mechanical 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 2023
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Jan 2020 - May 2023
    • HNTB

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Structural 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 2022
      Rail Engineer
    • Bp

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Civil 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 - now
      Civil Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Strategy

      McKinsey & Company
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional Engineer (PE) Civil: Construction Exam

      NCEES
      Mar 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Adaptability & Resilience

      McKinsey & Company
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Management Accelerator: Hispanic & Latino Leadership Academy

      McKinsey & Company
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Civil Exam

      NCEES
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • AutoCAD Civil 3D: Site Design

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Civil Engineer in Training

      Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
      Sept 2023
    • Problem Solving

      McKinsey & Company
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      Bill and Dorothy Klotz Scholarship Fund Texas A&M University May 2022
    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      Mr & Mrs Kenneth B Riner & Mimi Bowman Endowment Scholarship Texas A&M University May 2022
    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      Halliburton 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, EIT
      North 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, EIT
      Mary E & Robert Aragona '71 - Academic Endowment Texas A&M University - College of Engineering Jul 2021
    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      AFS Aggie Leader Scholarship Texas A&M University - Association of Former Students Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      Richard T. Lietz '45 - Academic Endowment Texas A&M University - Association of Former Students Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      Wofford Cain '13 - Endowment Scholarship Texas A&M University - Association of Former Students Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Sara Garcia, EIT
      Resident 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, EIT
      Flatiron 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, EIT
      Dean'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, EIT
      College 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, EIT
      Dow 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, EIT
      Texas 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, EIT
      University 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, EIT
      AP 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, EIT
      National 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
      Pedal the PacificAssociated with Sara Garcia, EIT
    • Civil Engineering Ambassador

      Issued by Texas A&M University College of Engineering on Nov 2020
      Texas A&M University College of EngineeringAssociated with Sara Garcia, EIT
    • High School Conference Chair

      Issued by Society of Women Engineers on May 2021
      Society of Women EngineersAssociated with Sara Garcia, EIT
    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by Texas A&M University College of Engineering on Jul 2020
      Texas A&M University College of EngineeringAssociated with Sara Garcia, EIT
    • Translator

      Issued by Christ Clinic on Jul 2017
      Christ ClinicAssociated with Sara Garcia, EIT
    • Student Mentor

      Issued by Bonnie J. Dunbar STEM Academy on Jan 2014
      Bonnie J. Dunbar STEM AcademyAssociated with Sara Garcia, EIT