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College to the
Engineering Work Force
Katherine McGinnis, E.I.
ETI Corporation
My Background
CBU Student 2006-2010
Bachelor's Civil Engineering 2010
Concentration:Construction & Transportation
Pre- Graduation:
Summer 2006: Surveyor's Aid- Pickering Firm
May 2007-July 2008: Intern- Allen & Hoshall
July 2008-June 2009: Project Coordinator- Airfield Etc.
My Background
Post-Graduation:
January 2011-February 2012: Operation SpecialistConstruction Division- TDOT
February 2012- Present: E.I.- ETI Corp.
TDOT
GTA- Graduate Transportation Associate
-Rotated through all the major divisions within
TDOT. (ex. Right of Way, Environmental,
Structures, Maintenance, Survey, Bridge
Inspection, Hydraulics, Traffic, Materials)
-Operations Specialist in Construction Division:
*Managed & Inspected Roadway
Construction Projects
50+Hrs/week
TDOT- CNK201
Built Right Turn Lane for section of SR45 in
Nashville with drainage improvements.
TDOT-CNK201
TDOT-CNK 364
The Repair of 14 Bridges over I-440 in
Nashville.
Scope: Bridge Deck Repair, Repaving
Approaches, Replacing Sidewalk
Approaches, Drilling Access Portals into
Bridge Channels.
Traffic Control Nightmare!
ETI Corp.
General Engineering Design
Unique Design Opportunities.
Main Project: Delta Heritage Project Phase III-IV
Ongoing Work: SWPPP Updates for TDOT Projects in
Western Tennessee
On Hold: Realignment of Hurricane Creek @ Memphis
International Airport
Advice
Go to Class
Seek Part-Time Work at a Firm
Build Your Resume
Enjoy Your First 2 Years of College (Easiest by far)
Build Relationships with Professors and Upperclassmen
(theyll help you!).
Pass FE exam before graduation.
Questions??
If you need advice,
Katie.e.mcginnis@gmail.com