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Lesly Mendez

Nashville

Summary

I'm a driven, team-oriented, and hard-working individual who brings a great attitude to the team and enjoys collaborating with professionals. I have a passion for creating smart and impactful solutions for my community that are both cost-effective and ensure long-term safety. I have a wide range of skills through my experience in load rating, quality assurance, and feasibility assessments in my previous role in land development. My technical skills include proficiency in CAD software, bridge load rating software, and technical reporting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bridge Engineering Technician

Greshamsmith
Nashville
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Inspected project sites to monitor construction activities, and completed daily work reports as a construction engineer inspector.
  • Estimated quantities and costs of materials, such as a bill of steel, to determine project feasibility.
  • Utilized CAD software, MicroStation, to create detailed construction drawings and schematics for bridge projects.
  • Assisted in the design, development and implementation of new engineering projects.
  • Utilized AASHTOware BrR software to model complex bridges to evaluate the structural capacity and assess for losses.
  • Reviewed and evaluated bridge plans for bridge geometry, material properties, structural details, and inspection reports for load rating purposes.
  • Utilized MathCAD software to calculate dead loads and to prepare load rating reports.

Summer intern - Land development

Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
Nashville
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Reviewed and made markups to stormwater shop drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Utilized AutoCAD software to perform Casey’s ADA assessments, and developed recommendations and remediation plans.
  • Developed SWPPP appendices and due diligence reports to support land development initiatives.
  • Created exhibits and concept work to enhance project visualization.
  • Documented existing site conditions to aid in developing site feasibility assessments.
  • Analyzed Metro Nashville GIS data to assess zoning regulations and land development feasibility.
  • Reviewed FEMA flood insurance maps to identify risk areas and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
05-2023

Skills

  • AutoCAD Software
  • MicroStation Software
  • AASHTOware BrR Software
  • MathCAD
  • Concept Development
  • Site assessment
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • CSiBridge Software
  • LEAPBridge Software
  • Bridge Rating

Affiliations

GreshamSmith service project

• Scales elementary STEAM event –developed creative hands-on projects to introduce students to the field of engineering and guided them through the process, May

• Habitat for Humanity –construction volunteer who contributed to the construction of a new home.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • New Transportation Professional Training Program - Gresham Smith, 2025
  • General superstructure Design Considerations - FHWA National Highway Institute, 2024
  • LRFD for Highway Bridge Superstructure - FHWA National Highway Institute, 2024
  • Introduction for In-Service Bridges - FHWA National Highway Institute, 2024
  • Plan Reading: Bridge Plans - FHWA National Highway Institute, 2023
  • Steel Bridge: Learning by Example - University of Wyoming, 2024
  • Steel Bridges: From Concept to Delivery - University of Wyoming, 2023
  • Fundamental of engineering (FE) Exam scheduled for December 2025

Timeline

Bridge Engineering Technician

Greshamsmith
09.2022 - 08.2025

Summer intern - Land development

Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Lipscomb University

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