SARAH Y. FUNG, E.I.T.
sykfung@gmail.com
(626)374-4206
1536 Kayann Place, South El Monte, CA 91733
OBJECTIVE: Seeking for an entry-level structural engineering position at a firm that offers opportunities to learn, to develop a
career in structural design for residential & commercial buildings and to expose to a variety of projects.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science at University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Major: Structural Engineering (Civil Focus)
Major GPA: 3.21
Relevant Courses:
§ Structural Analysis
§ Solid Mechanics
§ Fluid Mechanics
§ Finite Element Analysis
§ Reinforced Concrete Design
§ Prestressed Concrete Design
Degree Received: Sept 2012
§ Seismic Design of Structures
§ Steel Design
Relevant Projects:
§ Pedestrian Bridge Project (Designed RC Slab, Girder, and Column for a two-span pedestrian bridge)
§ Seismic Design Project (Designed RC Shear Wall, Base Isolator, Special Moment Frame, and Special
§ Concentrically Braced Frame for a 4-story building)
Senior Crane Project (Practiced project management, designing, and analysis skills to create a ROBOPro
automated crane and the product was tested for efficiency and structural capacity)
SKILLS:
Software: AutoCAD 2012, SolidWorks, SAP2000, RISA 2D, MATLAB, MathCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Prezi
Languages: Fluent in English, Conversational in Chinese-Cantonese, Basic in Mandarin-Chinese
CERTIFICATIONS:
Engineer In Training (Certification No. 144267)
AutoCAD 2012 Certified Professional (Certification No. 238120)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
HCI Systems, Inc., Ontario, CA
§ Position: Drafter/Plan Runner
o Submit plans to cities for construction permits
o Communicate between engineers and clients regarding design and plans submittal status
o Create zone maps of fire alarm devices for inspection
o Edit existing CAD drawings into As-Built drawings
UCSD Department of Structural Engineering, La Jolla, CA
§ Position: Researcher/Lab Assistant
§ Project Involved: 1-Stage High Velocity Gas Gun Design
Oct 2012 – Nov 2012
Feb 2010 – Sept 2012
§ Project Involved: Low Velocity Impact Tests on Composite Panels
o Research correlation between impactor bluntness and thickness of composite panels
o Explore relationship between impact area, dent depth and failure threshold energy
o Design and draft parts for experimental set up (impactor tip and fixture plates)
o Convert 2D sketches of gun design into 3D parts using Solidworks
o Design a support frame that ensure stability under demand forces for gas gun
Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Los Angeles, CA
§ Position: Student Intern
o Revise Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) implementation progress report
o Arrange and compile storm drain pre-design reports
o Check construction cost estimates
o Verify storm water flow using Los Angeles City GIS system
Los Angeles World Airports, Los Angeles, CA
§ Projects Involved: Elevator and Escalator Renewal Project
§ Position: Intern/Volunteer
o Organize bid set drawings and addendums
o Assist project engineer with human traffic flow analysis in terminals
o Create drafts to directional signage for construction areas
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Civil Engineers (Associate Member)
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (Associate Member)
*References available upon request
March 2012 – Present
Oct 2012 – Present
June 2011 – Sept 2011
July 2009 – Sep 2009