Ryan Sookoo, P.E., LEED AP, ENV SP, CMIT

Experience

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  Prospect Park Alliance

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  Woodlands Youth Crew Member

  • Cut down trees, removed weeds and cleaned the park area• Preserved wildlife by assisting in putting up a fence to secure the habitat from pedestrians

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  The City College of New York

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Math Tutor

  • Tutored college level math such as pre-calculus, trigonometry, calculus and differential equations• Provided one-on-one and group assistance to students with difficulties in math and science

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  NYCT Intern

  • Provided assistance in contract and budget administrations for current and new projects in the Rolling Stock and Maintenance of Way (MOW) for the Department of Subways• Assisted in developing scopes of work and cost estimates for new contracts• Communicated with in-house departments and contractors on various repair and maintenance contracts• Reviewed operation and maintenance manuals of newly installed building equipment• Assisted in daily administration/clerical work including filing and data entry• Attended field/site inspections for various contracts like roof repair, plumbing, fence installations and electrical installations• MTA NYC Transit Track Safety Certification Show less

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  The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2021

  • Acted as the project lead engineer in the Mechanical Design Plumbing/Fire Protection group for the JFK Backflow Prevention Devices Installation and Water Meter Upgrades-Phase IV in the Engineering Design Division • Acted as the project lead engineer on the Stage 1 Survey of the PABT Fire Extinguishers in the Engineering Design Division • Prepared proposals, negotiated schedule and design fees with project managers, reviewed cost estimates, lead project teams, performed all project delivery process requirements and coordinated design and project delivery with other disciplines• Performed design services for projects: prepared and evaluated scopes of work, schedules and budget requirements, performed studies, evaluations and preliminary designs, prepared Stage 1 technical reports, prepared contract drawing documents, reviewed shop drawings and submittals within schedule and resolved difficult field issues in a timely manner Show less

  • Lead Construction Engineer

    May 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Engineer in Charge

    Jul 2019 - May 2020

  • Construction Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Associate Engineer

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Engineering Associate

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Engineering Associate

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
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  STV

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Assistant Project Manager/Document Control

  • Controlled, scanned, indexed, linked, electronically filed and distributed documents which included internal and external to project participants distribution of correspondence, technical submittals, project reports, requests for information and contract plans and specifications• Types of project documents included correspondence, field memos, submittals, pay requests, drawing log, safety notices, RFIs and photos• Prepared transmittals, distribute documents and retrieve documents• Assisted the Project Manager and the Project Team in all matters relative to project documents and the control and distribution of documents• Processed project documents and maintain document control files in accordance with project document control procedures• Tracked and monitored project financials, schedules, and changes• On-Site design and construction investigation and coordination work for smooth project integration and delivery• Represented client and interact and communicate with all project stakeholders and end users• Attended progress and jobsite meetings Show less

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  Jul 2022 - now

  Assistant Mechanical Engineer

  • Provide engineering and technical support for design review and testing for carbone mechanical systems including Carbody Structure, Open Gangway, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Brakes and Trucks on the on-going R211 program in the Department of Subways Car Equipment Engineering, SIR & Technical Support group• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contractor's submittals including engineering analysis and drawings for the R211 subway cars, procedures and test plans, review performance test requirements, schedule and monitor performance tests, analyze and prepare reports on test results and failure analysis reports• Participate in qualification testing, coordinating testing, performance testing at NYCT shops and data evaluation • Provide technical support to the maintenance facilities from car delivery to contract closeout• Engage in weekly technical video conferences Show less