420 John Street

East Newark, 07029

Phone 862-368-6039

E-mail lhj3@njit.edu

Lawrence Harper Jones

Objective

To pursue a graduate degree in the field of structural engineering and go on to obtain professional licensure.

 

Education

2003-Present             New Jersey Institute of Technology                         Newark, NJ

Civil Engineering (May 2008)

§     Member of Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society)

§     Member of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)

§     Member of Albert Dorman Honor’s College

§     President and Co-Founder of the Council of Commuting Students

§    Member of Chi Epsilon (National Civil Engineering Honors Society)

·     Cumulative GPA of 3.803 and Dean’s List every semester; BS/MS Study

·     Curriculum: Steel Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, Wood and Reinforced Masonry Design, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design, Technical Writing, Structural Analysis

 

Interests and activities

Human Aide, Guitar, Baseball, Mathematics, Structural Engineering

 

 

Work experience

June 2007 – Present               Thornton Tomasetti                                          Newark, NJ

Structural Engineering Intern

§     Design basic structural components of buildings and stadiums; slabs, beams, columns, walls, etc.

§     Perform 3D modeling and analysis of structures using programs such as ETABS, RAM Structural System, SAFE, PCA Beam & Column, SAP, etc.

§     Check project shop drawings pertaining to composite design, connection calculations, erection plans, steel connections, rebar details in beams, slabs, walls, etc.

January 2007 – Present       New Jersey Institute of Technology            Newark, NJ

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Strength of Materials)

§     Grade homework’s and proctor exams

§     Tutor students weekly during office hours

June 2006 – Sept 2006         Port Authority of NY/NJ                                Newark, NJ

Construction Management Division

§     Worked closely with tenants and contractors to accelerate projects to an early completion; saving time and money

§     Reviewed contract documents to resolve field issues

§     Worked on large projects involving pile-driving, track installation, large-scale inspections, and foundations

 

Volunteer experience

Sept 2004 – Present                     Camp New Day                          North Arlington, NJ

Head Camp Counselor

§     Volunteer over 100 hours of service per year at a camp for the mentally disabled.  Hands down, the best thing I have ever been involved in.

 

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