John Ward
JYW5306@psu.edu
Current Address:
301 S. Pugh St.
State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Mobile: 267-319-5650
Permanent Address:
114 Overlook Rd.
Morgantown, Pennsylvania 19543
Phone: 267-319-5650
EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Major: Civil Engineering (structural focus), College of Engineering, University Park Campus
GPA 3.15/4.0
RELAVENT COURSEWORK:
● Structural Analysis I
● Reinforced Concrete Design
● Design of Steel Structures
● Structural Analysis II
● Structural Design of Foundations
● Structural Engineering Capstone
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full time Civil Engineering position in which I can apply and implement my knowledge of structural
design.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
 SPANCO Inc, Morgantown, PA
Engineering Intern
Summer 2013 and Summer 2014
o Assisted with designing and modeling various cranes types in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
o Calculated various crane and bracket loads
o Created official drawings for work on World Trade Center 1
o Assisted in redesigning load failing crane brackets
o Worked under Mr. Arnold Galpin P.E.
 French Creek Country Club, Elverson, PA
Outside Maintenance/Starter
October 2009- May 2012
o Organized and responsible for all member equipment
LEADERSHIP:
 CE 448W Project Manager
o Managed and lead a team of 4 whose goal was to conceptually design an
office space, manufacturing facility, and shipping facility for Penn State
University Civil Engineering senior capstone design course
 The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)
o Comitee member of COMMON, a special interest organization
affiliated with the largest student-run philanthropy in the world
whose sole purpose is to raise money for children with pediatric cancer
 Project Lead the Way
o Led a three member engineering team in a presentation
before a 100 member audience and panel of reputable engineers
o Sought out corporate contributions regarding material
properties and characteristics for prototype construction
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS:

Achieved Dean’s List academic recognition
 Invited to join National Society of Leadership and
Success Organization, Sigma Alpha Pi
 Member of Penn State Altoona’s Stock Trading Club
 Invited by Dean of Student Affairs to help research and explore
the creation of a new Penn State major: Engineering Technology.
 Completed “Project Lead the Way” engineering program
 Job Shadowed Mr. Arnold Galpin, P.E. of SPANCO, Inc.
 Achieved honors roll or distinguished honor roll throughout entire high school career
January 2015- Present
September 2013- Present
June 2010
January 2014- May 2014
March 2013- May2013
January 2013- May 2013
December 2012
June 2010
April 2009
August 2006 – June 2010
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Proficient in CAD software’s including: Autodesk Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATHCAD, MATLAB, ArcGIS
 Able to navigate and calculate bending and flexure members using AISC and ACI standards
 Proficient in basic surveying mechanics
 Completed Penn State board certified public speaking class and technical writing class