Samuel Cocchia

132 Wooden Bridge Rd Holland, PA 18966 cell: 267-229-3205 home: 215-322-5843 src44@drexel.edu

Education Drexel University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Work Experience Mainstay Engineering Group Structural/Civil Engineering Co-op
Drafted framing plans, layout plans and structural details Performed structural design and calculations Conducted structural steel inspections and ground surveys

Philadelphia, PA Anticipated Graduation - June, 2012

Ambler, Pa September 2010 to March 2011

Department of Public Property City of Philadelphia Engineering Intern

Designed and implemented new office layouts for various city entities Drafted and updated floor and space allocation plans on AutoCAD Provided on-site management and inspection of contractor work Created effective lighting and electrical plans for city offices

Philadelphia, Pa September 2009 to March 2010

Sunoco Facility Infrastructure Integrity Engineer

Westville, NJ (Eagle Point Refinery) September 2008 to March 2009

Worked with project engineer, operations and unit specialists on refinery unit audits and surveys Performed inspections of entire refinerys fireproofing system Developed risk-based databases to document fireproofing and vessel support deficiencies, then created bid packages Lead bid meetings and guided contractors through refinery on walkthroughs

Stephan Kesseler Carpenter's Assistant

Langhorne, PA June to September, 2005 and 2007

Built decks in Summer of 2005, three person team with two master carpenters Constructed additions on houses from start to finish including digging foundation, pouring cement, block work, framing, putting up drywall, siding and roofing, during summer, 2007

Senior Design
Proposed a 22 story College of Engineering facility at Drexel University Designed structural and architectural plans in AutoCAD and Revit Structure, which included foundation plans, parking garage layout, auditoriums, classrooms, laboratories and green roof Surveyed, interviewed and presented for College of Engineering Dean and Department Heads

Computer Skills
Software: AutoCAD, Revit Structure, SAP 2000, MS Office, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Maple Languages: Java, C++

Honors and Awards

A.J. Drexel Scholarship First Prize for designing, building and programming of an autonomous walking robot, 2006 Penn State Abington Fire Fighting Competition

Volunteer Work and Activities

Housing rehabilitation work, Rural Maine, Volunteered 400 hours total Drexel Ultimate (Frisbee) team captain 2010-2012 officer 2008-2010 Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance league organizer/team captain 2010-2012 2007-2009 Council Rock South HS Ultimate Coach Class V whitewater kayaker and trip leader