Abigail Ortiz Email and Phone Number

Assisting Civil Structural Group with the design of substation and underground transmission projects for the west coast.

Supported resident engineers with the inspection of surface and underground (tunnel) construction activities.Observed and maintained a record of all Quality Control testing performed on site.Prepared daily work journals and maintained up to date constructions documents.

Worked with the power delivery group in the design of stormwater management systems and solutions for substation projects for various clients in Kansas, Texas, Connecticut, Iowa, Ohio, and Kentucky.Created calculation reports to support the proposed design and ensured water quantity and water quality requirements were being considered.Learned and utilized a variety of software and tools such as PondPack, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, and StormCAD to develop the appropriate stormwater systems.Led AEP North Findlay substation project in Findlay, Ohio. Coordinated with Professional Engineer, technician lead, client, and city officials to develop the appropriate site design and create the corresponding site drawings.

Outside Plant (OSP) fiber design for underground and aerial routes in Kentucky and Florida using 3-GIS Web tool. Created and reviewed final IFC (Issued for Construction) drawing packages and ensured IFCs created by subcontractors met all requirements set by client and BV.Managed IFC package submittals to client and construction teams. Gained knowledge on OSP fiber design, fiber specifications and regulations, and fiber splicing.

Conducted and presented research over the feasibility of micro-trenching for fiber optic deployment.Served multiple departments: Utilities, Development, Public Works, and SurveyingProvided design support for a hospital parking lot in Liberty, MODesigned the components of a proposed road alignment using Civil 3DSurveyed project sections of local storm water structuresCollaborated in client, project, and staff weekly meetings Enhanced knowledge on Civil 3D through company tutorials and workshops

Assisted on the creation of proposal letters and estimates ranging up to $2.5 million Developed and verified quantity calculations based on plans and specifications Conducted site visits and meetings to develop estimates Enhanced knowledge on bridge construction through field experience