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I am a second year engineering student studying for a MEng in Structural Engineering with Architecture (Sandwich) at Queen’s University, Belfast and I would like to join a leading engineering company for a work placement year commencing in the summer of 2012. I am a very capable and hardworking student achieving an average module mark of 73.5% in my first year. I contribute well within a team environment but can work equally well alone with good attention to detail. I was awarded a QUEST undergraduate scholarship from the Institute of Civil Engineers for the duration of my course. I have a real enthusiasm for engineering and a placement year would allow me to further my professional development alongside my academic education, to help me reach my goal of becoming a professionally chartered Engineer.
Education History
2010–Present: Queen’s University, Belfast.
• MEng in Structural Engineering with Architecture (Sandwich).
• Subjects covered: Communications, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Design, Construction Materials, Construction Practice, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mechanics of Fluids, Structures 2, Mathematics 2, Design 2, Architectural Design Studies, Communications 2, Urban Space & Form, Hydraulics 2 and Geotechnics 2.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD.
• Received a QUEST undergraduate scholarship, for the duration of my studies, from the Institute of Civil Engineers.
2003-2010: Methodist College, Belfast.
• A Levels: Mathematics - A, Physics - A, Geography - A.
• AS Level: Chemistry – B
• CLAiT ICT Certificate.
Work Shadowing
January 2009: Faber Maunsell (AECOM), Belfast
October 2008: Doran Consulting as part of the Sentinus, “Insight to Engineering” Scheme
Activities included:
• Participating in site visits which helped me understand the importance of health and safety on site.
• Viewing of the designs of the site structures both on paper and AutoCAD.
• Shadowing professional engineers specialising in many different areas of engineering.
• Understanding the basic processes of how a Civil Engineering Consultancy functions.
Work Experience
September 2008 - 2010: Part time Barman at Downpatrick Cricket Club.
August 2011 - Present: Part time Retail Assistant at Gotto Sports, Stranmillis Road, Belfast
Transferable skills gained:
• Developing my communications skills by serving customers and answering the office phone.
• Working as part of a team to form an efficient and flexible functioning unit.
• Time management skills.
• Bein...
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