Rachel Thomas, PE

Experience

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  City of Newport News

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern Engineer

  • Obtaining information from the job site for future projects• Observing Planning Engineer• Using Surveying Equipment (ex. GPS systems, automatic levels, total stations)• Learned to set up and operate the total station, take elevation off a benchmark, create topographic maps, and many more surveying techniques

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  Norfolk Southern Corporation

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Overseeing projects prioritized by Track Inspection• Compiling data for a variety of track and safety projects• Development of safety reports, daily work reports, inspection reports and material budget reports• Serving as a liaison between customers and the company to ensure the best possible service • Collaboration with HR regarding hiring prospects• Providing leadership to employees to ensure top performance• Accounting records for all charges occurred by employees within the McDonough Track Division• Track safety inspections Show less

  • Supervisor of Welding

    May 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Assistant Supervisor Maintenance Equipment

    Jun 2016 - May 2017

  • Assistant Track Supervisor

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Terminal Supervisor

    Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Engineering Associate/ Management Trainee

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
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  Vulcraft Verco - Division of Nucor Corp

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2024

  Design Engineer
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  PlayCore

  Sept 2024 - now

  Licensed Professional Engineer