Alejandro Contreras

Experience

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  Texas Department of Transportation

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Engineering Tech VI

  Worked for TxDOT in the US 290 Project, which entails reconstruction of US 290 and construction of the parallel Hempstead Tollway. (http://www.my290.com).- Exposed to multiple activities out on the field on a major project in Houston, TX.- Contract inspections on structural elements, pavement, and safety procedures.- Assist on preparation for work on drilled shafts, cast-in-place concrete, lime testing.- Daily track of activities and elaboration of daily reports.- Collection of concrete samples for further tests. ASTM C39 - Compressive strength and ASTM C143 - Slump test. Show less

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  Texas A&M Transportation Institute

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Research Assistant

  - Data acquisition for multiple transportation projects. - Analysis of traffic data for the elaboration of reports for TxDOT, HCTRA, and METRO.- Queue evaluation analysis provided to TxDOT to implement traffic control systems.- Simulation of traffic patterns by utilizing PTV Vissim software. - Graphical representation of Peak hour and Peak period traffic volume to form part of reports for various agencies, both local and federal.- Deployment and installation of equipment to collect traffic data. Show less

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  Texas Department of Transportation

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Engineer I

  - Infrastructure design for Computerized Transportation Management Systems (C.T.M.S)- Expansion of the CTMS network around the Houston Metropolitan Area, ultimately connected to- Houston TranStar for a better response to incidents or emergency situations. - Design of ITS infrastructure on IH-45 North from League Line road to Walker County Line.

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  Stantec

  Mar 2019 - now

  Roadway Engineer I

  - 3D Modeling softwares such as Open Roads Designer and Power GeoPak.- Provided support on creation of 3D Corridor Model for Stantec’s segment in the Utah DOT West Davis - - Corridor Design Build pursuit for Phoenix, AZ office.- Assisting with Traffic Control Plans for Harbor Bridge Project in Corpus Christi, TX, and other projects.- Culvert design for Old Fredericksburg Road project in Bexar County, TX.- QAQC Reviews on Bluebeam.- Develop and produce conceptual, preliminary and final roadway design drawings.- Knowledge of roadway and drainage TxDOT Standards,- Knowledge of roadway geometric design. Show less