Dawson Luzier
Gibsonia
Summary
Engineer in the construction industry, specializing in road and heavy highway projects, with hands-on experience managing all phases, from planning to execution. With a bachelor’s degree in Rail Transportation Engineering from Penn State, I bring a strong foundation in transportation systems that enhances my ability to contribute to complex infrastructure projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Lindy Paving
Erie
05.2023 - Current
- Deliver hands-on engineering support across diverse infrastructure projects, including paving, milling, drainage, earthwork, concrete, and surveying.
- Plan and coordinate project execution, ensuring alignment with design specs, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversee daily site operations, manage contractors, subcontractors, and inspection staff to maintain quality and safety compliance.
- Manage documentation, reporting, and resource allocation to drive efficiency and project transparency.
- Assist in cost control efforts and schedule monitoring, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Apply critical thinking to resolve unforeseen site conditions, adapt to evolving project requirements, and maintain high construction standards.
- Interned here from May 2021 to August 2021, and from May 2022 to August 2022.
Intern
Delta Railroad Construction
Ashtabula
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted Chief Estimator with quantity takeoff and pricing on rail projects including rail construction and installation, and flash butt welding
- Solicited sub-contractor and material supplier quotes
Assistant Lab Technician
Northeast Paving
Bridgeville
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted the Quality Control Manager with various quality control tests for Bituminous Asphalt Concrete.
- Responsible for conducting various ASTM tests, including D6307 (Asphalt Content by Ignition Method), D2726 (Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures), C136 (Standard Sieve Analysis), and D6925 (Determination of Relative Density of Asphalt Mixture by Gyratory Compaction).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rail Transportation Engineering, Economics
The Pennsylvania State University
05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- SolidWorks
- HCSS HeavyBid
- RTC (Rail Traffic Controller)
- Construction Engineering
- Technical Reporting
Coursework
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mechanics – Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials
- Rail Transportation Engineering – Industry Overview and Economic Regulation, Operations and Safety, Track Practicum, Mechanical Practicum
- Civil Engineering – Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Material Science, Fluid Mechanics, Construction Management, Structural Analysis, Economics and Construction Project Delivery
- Physics – Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism
- Economics - Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Accounting - Financial and Managerial
Activities
AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association), 2019-2023
Timeline
Project Engineer
Lindy Paving
05.2023 - Current
Intern
Delta Railroad Construction
06.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Lab Technician
Northeast Paving
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Rail Transportation Engineering, Economics
The Pennsylvania State University
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