Jacob Parra
@jacobparra
Civil/Structural Engineer (E.I.T.) specializing in engineering automation and design efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a Civil/Structural Engineer (E.I.T.) with a strong emphasis on engineering automation, civil design, and structural analysis.
I have led development of Civil 3D templates, pioneered proprietary engineering solutions, and used tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Dynamo, Revit, and Risa3D to streamline workflows and increase project efficiency.
My experience spans water/wastewater systems, roadway and storm sewer design, site grading, and structural analysis across multidisciplinary teams; I have managed projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior staff.
I seek roles that leverage my technical expertise and leadership in engineering technology development to drive innovation and deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Engineer EIT
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)
Designed and developed water and wastewater systems, led site investigations and feasibility analyses, and managed projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Civil Staff Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)
Led production of Civil 3D drawings and models across storm sewer, roadway, and site grading projects, developed department-wide Civil 3D templates, and performed structural analysis using RISA tools while automating multidisciplinary coordination.
Civil Engineer
VSM Engineering
Dec 2018 - Aug 2019 (8 months)
Managed land development projects in Civil 3D including water/wastewater design, site grading, and erosion control, and facilitated public/client meetings and utility coordination for pre-construction.
Design Engineer
Actavo Engineering Services
Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 (8 months)
Designed OSP/ISP fiber networks, created splice sheets and Bills of Materials, and led a QC team of 10+ for design review and training on telecom infrastructure projects.
Engineering Technician I
Salient CRGT
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018 (4 months)
Created and edited technical drawings in AutoCAD, managed construction documents, and supported FAA-compliant electrical installation work and transmitter maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from the University of Missouri.
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