Damian Piasecki

• Responded to wildland fire emergencies and participated in suppression operations, including direct and indirect attack, and mop-up activities to control and extinguish fires. •Used hand tools (Pulaski, hoe, axe, etc.) and power equipment (chainsaws, pumps) to construct and secure fire control lines to prevent fire spread. •Gathered and analyzed fire-weather conditions and fire behavior to support tactical decisions and ensure crew safety. •Worked effectively as part of a cooperative team in high-pressure, dynamic environments and communicated clearly via two-way radios with crew members and other agencies. •Engaged in frequent physical training to maintain required fitness standards and certifications.

• Supported field engineering operations on the NNIT multi-million-dollar rail systems expansion project, designed to modernize port operations with automated container-stacking cranes. • Assisted with demolition and processing of existing concrete to create reusable fill material, optimizing site resources and reducing waste. • Performed field layout, grading checks, and verification of rail post foundations, impact-protection structures, and utility corridors. • Helped coordinate excavation, trenching, and backfilling activities for duct banks and water piping systems, ensuring work matched design plans and site conditions. • Collaborated with project engineers to review plans, confirm grades/elevations, and prepare scope for daily construction tasks. • Worked directly with equipment operators, subcontractors, and labor crews to support safe and efficient execution of project activities. • Contributed to short-term scheduling and task planning to maintain project pacing and workflow.

• Gained broad exposure to civil engineering by working closely with a small, multidisciplinary team—including direct mentorship from senior engineers and firm principals. • Assisted with a wide range of field inspections, including: - Flow meters and stormwater runoff systems - Gravity sewer lines and pump stations - Retention and detention ponds - Site grading and erosion control measures • Performed dry density and compaction testing using a nuclear density gauge, after obtaining proper certification and safety training. • Conducted soil sampling and testing for subgrade evaluations, collecting and measuring samples to support future design and construction decisions. • Supported preparation of as-built documentation for municipal projects with the City of Charlotte, including updating CAD drawings for manhole locations and site utilities using AutoCAD Civil 3D. • Helped collect field data, verify existing conditions, and communicate updates to engineering staff to support accurate design revisions. • Developed foundational skills in field observation, documentation, geotechnical testing, and municipal infrastructure systems while contributing to multiple ongoing projects.

Civil Engineering Related Course Works -Structural Engineering: Wood, concrete, and steel design -Geotechnical Engineering: Soil mechanics, foundations, seepage, retaining wall design -Hydraulics & Water: Hydraulics, hydrology, urban water systems -Other Core Courses: Materials, mechanics, MES Spanish Minor -Completed coursework for a minor in Spanish, improving conversational fluency and technical vocabulary relevant to engineering and professional communication. -Strengthened cross-cultural communication skills valuable for diverse teams and global projects.