1. Cayla A. Cappello
8237 S Jackson St., Centennial, CO 80122———303-842-3675———ccappell@rams.colostate.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cappellocayla
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering- Honors Scholar Expected May 2017
Colorado State University- Fort Collins, CO GPA: 3.877
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Civil Engineering Intern January 2017- Present
Natural Resources Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Conduct data entry to maintain up-to-date record of active project site conditions
Research best management practices for concrete canal lining methods
Prepare and organize project report elements utilizing strength in professional writing
Team Lead, Senior Design Project August 2016- Present
Colorado State University/City of Loveland
Prepare conceptual design strategy for replacement diversion structure off the Big Thompson River
Project management as team lead, including facilitating meetings with project point of contact in Loveland and maintaining
schedule of work for duration of project to ensure quality and timeliness of end result
Conduct steady state hydraulic analysis using HEC-RAS modeling to compare structure design alternatives
Prepare cost estimate for construction of proposed design
Present team findings to the City of Loveland Open Lands Commission in a public meeting
Undergraduate Research Assistant May 2016- January 2017
College of Engineering- Colorado State University
Research contributions to groundwater inflow/outflow in the Gilcrest/La Salle Colorado region for use in MODFLOW model
Manage nine monitoring wells and three tipping-bucket rain gauges for CSU pilot study in region
Create time-series data for model inputs and regional maps of water structures and ownership
Conduct data analysis utilizing ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel
Coordinate project movement through regular communication with team members, supervisor, and community members
Undergraduate Research Assistant August 2015- January 2016
College of Engineering- Colorado State University
Self-directed research focusing on watershed land-use, nutrient density, and impaired waters in the United States
Produce figures and conduct data analysis through strength in ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel
Communicate with team members, supervisors, and community members to coordinate project movement
Engineering Intern June 2014- August 2015
Applied Technical Services, Inc.- Littleton, CO
Create technical drawings utilizing strengths in AutoCAD, Rivet, and Visio for repair work on active project sites
Participate in on-site surveying with laser surveyor and analyze site grading for engineering design
Assist the Principal Engineer in producing and revising expert opinion reports
CERTIFICATIONS
Engineer in Training (EIT) Expected May 2017
FE Exam Date: February 28, 2017
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Chapter President December 2014- December 2015
Kappa Kappa Gamma Women’s Fraternity- Epsilon Beta Chapter
Set Agendas and preside over all general chapter meetings (185 members) and officer meetings (20 members) every week
during the active school year
Facilitate leadership development through full planning and implementation of two-day leadership retreats to stimulate
engagement and positive teamwork in elected chapter officers (three retreats hosted total)
Provide team project management through establishment of annual chapter goals and allocation of tasks among members and
officers to distribute responsibility and elevate chapter in areas of scholarship, leadership, and camaraderie
Tutor February 2016-December 2016
PHYSICS 1&2, The Institute for Teaching and Learning, Colorado State University
Provide support as a peer educator in PH141 and PH142 courses, including group problem solving and one-on-one support
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/HONOR SOCIETIES
Chi Epsilon- Civil Engineering Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi- Engineering Honor Society
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS
ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, HOBOware, Hydrobase data
manager, TS Tool, VBA, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AQTESOLV,
Rivet, Sap2000
