Taylor Butler

Taylor Butler

Engineer Intern Applicant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Engineer

  • Education

    • McNeese State University

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: ASME Capstone Project:- Completed senior project at Firestone Polymers, a manufacturer of synthetic rubber and elastomer.- Performed vibration analysis on the company's shipping containers that underwent structural failure.- Performed analysis and calculations on MATLAB and 3-D modeling/simulation on Ansys.- Contributed idea for using vibrational isolation pads as the most cost effective solution that is used to reduce vibration of the contatiners preventing structural failure.

  • Experience

    • Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

      Dec 2019 - Sept 2022
      Engineer Intern Applicant

      - Conducted engineering studies involving; performing site visits, collecting field data, analyzing data, & determining the optimum alternative to implement in a project.- Generated cost benefit analysis of various safety alternatives - Drafted complete reports to justify the recommendations of the engineering studies.- Attended "Design Rides" to determine what work needs to be implemented in project plans for highway rehabilitation projects.- Completed "Stage 0" forms to submit for project funding.- Reviewed project plans to check compliance with various standards and policies such as FHWA guidance, LADOTD EDSM's, MUTCD, AASHTO guidance, Road Design Manual, Traffic Signal Manual, etc.- Reviewed pavement striping plans against DOTD's standards and special details as well as overseeing the project being completed.- Drafted proposed layouts including pavement striping and design of new traffic signal installations using Mircrostation software.- Performed various analyses using Highway Capacity Software to determine the efficiency of intersections and roadways comparing queuing, delay, and level of service.- Utilized the Highway Capacity Software to optimize signal timings to provide greater efficiency at a particular intersection or complete corridor. Show less

    • Recon Management Services INC

      Sept 2022 - Mar 2023
      Mechanical Engineer I - Projects
    • LyondellBasell

      Mar 2023 - now
      Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

      Project Management Institute
      Nov 2022
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