Crandall Engineering 3 May 2012

To whom it may concern, My name is Sam DesRoches and I am a civil engineering student in the co-operative program at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. I will have completed my second year in August 2012 and am currently looking for a co-op position related to my field for the fall term of September to December of 2012. During the summer of 2011, I worked for the Town of Bouctouche, adding information to a map of the town's sewer systems, storm drainage systems, and water mains. Since this map was under development by your company, Crandall Engineering, I worked in Crandall's Moncton office whenever I needed to update the map in AutoCAD. I also worked with Dave Phillips to survey any features missing on the map. Most recently, from January to April 2012, I worked for the Engineering Services department of the City of Vaughan, Ontario. I was assigned work in a wide variety of areas, working with AutoCAD and ArcMap in the office and a Trimble GPS data collector in the field. A summary of the tasks I completed during these work terms can be found in the "Work Experience" section of my resume. I have also included reference letters from my previous supervisors at the end of this package. Up until this point, both my co-op work terms have been in municipal settings, so I am specifically looking for a position in an engineering firm for my next work term. I am comfortable with whatever position may be available as I know I will learn valuable lessons wherever I work. On the job, I give my best to every task, I am not afraid to ask questions, and I strive to finish my work as efficiently and promptly as possible. When I worked in Crandall Engineering's Moncton office last summer, I was impressed by the friendly, helpful attitude of the staff, and I would enjoy the chance to work in the same environment again. If Crandall Engineering will have any student positions open in September to December, please feel free to contact me at my email address below.

Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely,

Sam DesRoches University of Waterloo swdesroches@uwaterloo.ca (Phone) 226-868-6384

Sam DesRoches
Civil Engineering Student
70 Killarney Road, Riverview, NB E1B 2Z7 226-868-6384 swdesroches@uwaterloo.ca

Technical Knowledge
Surveying and Mapping o Proficient in use of Leica GPS surveying system and Leica total station (or similar instruments) to collect point location and elevation (see "Mapping Technician" under "Work Experience") o Experienced in use of Trimble GeoXL GPS collector (or similar instrument) to map infrastructure (see "Engineering Student" under "Work Experience")

Computer Proficiency
ArcGIS: Storage of infrastructure data in databases; editing and display of infrastructure data in ArcCatalog and ArcMap; use of aerial photography in maps (see "Engineering Student" under "Work Experience") AutoCAD (General): Drawing, creating printing layouts, dimensioning, annotation; use of paper and model space AutoCAD Civil 3D: Survey point importation; pipe network creation, modification; calculation of surface area; georeferenced aerial photography (see "Mapping Technician" and "Engineering Student" under "Work Experience") Extensive knowledge of MATLAB and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Visio) Competent with programming and web design languages (Java, Visual Basic.Net, HTML, CSS and PHP)

Character Strengths
Honest, eager to learn, dependable and efficient worker Detail-oriented and creative problem-solving Solid time management and organizational skills Productive while working both independently and in groups

Work Experience
Jan. - April 2012 Engineering Student, Engineering Services Department, City of Vaughan, Ontario Performed a variety of tasks, learning day-to-day jobs of city engineering employees AutoCAD work o Created design for city signs labeling storm water management ponds o Prepared plan for installation of traffic signals at an intersection o Produced maps of existing and proposed cycling paths for public presentation ArcGIS work o Used Trimble GeoXL GIS collector to add locations and descriptions of infrastructure to the City of Vaughan GIS database o Created maps with aerial photography to be included with council reports o 2013 Pavement Management Program Used ArcMap to create maps of roads due to be resurfaced in 2013 Measured roads and intersections in field; checked catch basins for subdrains (all data to be used to estimate quantities required for work) Utility inspections (communication, hydro or gas) o Inspected utility work sites, observing and documenting conditions Installation and removal of traffic data collection equipment o Automatic Traffic Recorders - pneumatic tubes across road collecting data o Radar Message Boards - roadside signs detecting and displaying vehicle speed o Video Collection Units - cameras capturing video of traffic for timed periods Surveying o Small data collection jobs, working as either rod person or instrument person

June - Aug. 2011

Mapping Technician, Town of Bouctouche & Crandall Engineering, Moncton, NB Assumed responsibility for work on a map detailing the existing storm, sanitary, and water main systems of the Town of Bouctouche, New Brunswick Worked independently to locate water shut-off valves for houses serviced by town water Opened manholes in the town's storm and sanitary systems to record or confirm pipe invert elevations, sizes, and alignments Worked with surveyor from Crandall Engineering; learned how to use a Leica GPS1200+ Surveying System and a Leica TCR1103 total station to collect locations and elevations for the water shutoff valves and any other required features In the Crandall Engineering Moncton office, o Updated AutoCAD map with the new survey points and the corrected pipe data o Prepared individual AutoCAD drawings for serviced houses, providing measurements to the location of the shut-off valves

Projects and Coursework

Jan. - April 2012 Kirby Road Tree Planting & Grass Restoration, Vaughan, Ontario Ongoing construction of sidewalk along a stretch of residential road had required the removal of 63 trees over 1 kilometer of road. Landowners along the road requested the trees be replaced, so a new project was started to plant a variety of tree species in the area. Created AutoCAD drawing with existing tree locations based on site visit Visited site with Forestry Supervisor to determine where to put new trees and what species to place, depending on the slope of the land and location of any infrastructure Using AutoCAD 3D surface, calculated surface area of land that would require restoration after sidewalk completion Researched estimates for restoration cost (sod, hydro-seeding or TerraSeeding)

Volunteer and Cultural Experience

June, July 2012 Habitat for Humanity, Waterloo, Ontario Nov. 2011 - Present Signed up to help frame walls and roofs on houses built for low-income families

Ray of Hope Community Centre, Kitchener, Ontario Prepare and serve a free supper at the community centre twice a month Helped to paint new administrative rooms at the community centre

1998 - 2010

Cross-cultural Life Lived and studied internationally with my family in Portugal, Mozambique and Kenya. I have appreciated the rich experience of living cross-culturally and the chances I have had to learn new languages and interact with people of different world views.

Jan. 2009

Volunteer Trip with Excellent Development, Kola, Kenya. Worked alongside community members, hand-mixing and pouring cement to construct a sand dam, a structure built to trap sand and water flowing down a seasonal river Learned the importance of every person doing his or her part - good communication and working with one another was required for the construction line to go smoothly

Education
Sep. 2010 - present Candidate for Bachelor of Applied Science Honours Civil Engineering (2nd year completed in August 2012) University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Aug. 2006 - May 2010 International Secondary School Diploma Grade 12 (Highest Honours) Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Kenya

Awards
June 2011 Term 1B Dean's Honours List (Ranked 4th in class) University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario May 2009, 2010 Distinguished Christian High School Student Award Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Kenya

Activities and Interests

Active in intramural sports and personal fitness: soccer, basketball, volleyball, running, biking Artistic interests: drumming, photography Student leadership: Orientation Week Leader for Conrad Grebel Residence (Fall 2011)

September 8, 2011 To whom it may concern: RE: Reference letter for Sam DesRoches

The Town of Bouctouche, New Brunswick was quite fortunate to have had Mr. Sam DesRoches working for the municipality during the summer of 2011. Mr. DesRoches was hired through our consulting Engineering firm with a specific mandate to map out and document our municipal water and sewage infrastructure. Mr. DesRoches arrived at our office and after the normal introductions immediately proceeded to execute the task at hand. His conduct and work ethics were such that fellow employees noted how dedicated and professional this young man was and brought this to my attention. Moreover, his work and dedication was duly noted by the public at large where several of them took the time to highlight his exemplary performance to me personally. Over the summer, I witnessed the high quality of his work performance and his exceptional work ethics. As Town Manager for the Town of Bouctouche, I would not hesitate to hire Sam DesRoches and I can attest to the quality of his work and the strength of his character. With this letter, I am recommending and supporting Sam DesRoches. If you want additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Andr J. Cormier Town Manager, Town of Bouctouche, New Brunswick andre.cormier@bouctouche.ca