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Sophia Villanueva

@sophiavillanueva

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Civil engineer focused on cost estimation, project management, and leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek engineering roles focused on cost estimation, site/project management, and community development where I can grow technically and lead collaborative teams.

I am a civil engineer pursuing a Master in Civil Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology with hands-on experience in construction, site work, and community development. I combine technical skills in design and estimation with practical internship experience at New San Jose Builders and E.C. Paulino Construction Co., Inc.

Throughout my undergraduate training at the University of Santo Tomas, I developed skills in AutoCAD, MIDAS, quantity surveying, and cost estimation, and I participated in multiple internships that strengthened my project and site collaboration abilities.

I have taken leadership roles in student organizations, serving as Assistant Secretary and Executive Board Member of the UST Engineering Student Council and leading community development efforts as Officer-in-Charge for the Community Development Committee.

I am organized, communicative, and effective at managing events and teams; I am committed to applying my technical and leadership strengths to deliver accurate estimates, support construction projects, and contribute to community-focused engineering work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Officer-in-Charge, Community Development

Philippine Public Safety College

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Led community development initiatives as Officer-in-Charge, coordinating volunteer teams and delivering programs from January to May 2025 under a contract of service.

Community Development Volunteer coordination Leadership Program Delivery

Assistant Secretary

UST Engineering Student Council

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Oversaw student council event performance and managed communications as Executive Board member supporting the Faculty of Engineering for the 2022–2023 academic year.

Event Management Written Communication Verbal Communication Leadership Coordination Google Calendar Microsoft Office

Assistant Civil Engineer

E.C. Paulino Construction Co., Inc.

Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)

Performed cost estimation and site support during an internship, collaborated with co-engineers on construction tasks, and contributed to community projects in Porac, Pampanga.

Cost Estimation Quantity Surveying Autocad Team Collaboration

Intern

San Jose Builders, Inc.

Oct 2018 - Nov 2018 (1 month)

Completed a short-term internship/work immersion in October–November 2018 gaining practical exposure to civil engineering tasks and company operations.

Construction Observation Basic Site Tasks Professional Work Immersion Communication Teamwork

Executive Board Member

UST Engineering Student Council

Managed student council activities and supported organizational partnerships and community outreach during tenure, including oversight of event planning and execution.

Stakeholder Engagement Leadership Teamwork Communication Organization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Master in Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering

2025 -

Graduate studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering beginning in 2025.

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

2019 - 2023

Activities and societies: Assistant Secretary and Assistant Civil Engineer roles in UST Engineering Student Council; internships with E.C. Paulino Construction Co., Inc. and New San Jose Builders, Inc.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with practical internship experience and involvement in engineering student council activities.