Civil Engineering Portfolio

Alan de la Torre

El Paso, TX / Bilingual EN / ES / OSHA-30 Certified / AI-Integrated Engineer
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About Me

I am a bilingual Civil Engineering senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, set to graduate in December 2026. My background bridges two cities and two engineering cultures: hands-on construction experience in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and current professional work at Leggett & Platt in El Paso.

What sets me apart is my enthusiasm for pairing traditional civil engineering disciplines — structural analysis, water treatment design, and project management — with emerging AI tools. I believe the engineers who thrive in the next decade will be the ones who learn to work alongside intelligent systems, and I am already doing exactly that.

I am actively seeking full-time opportunities where I can bring both technical rigor and a forward-thinking mindset to infrastructure, construction, or consulting projects.

Dean's List Academic Record Recognized Fall 2022 & Spring 2025 at UTEP
Cross-Border Experience Construction work in Ciudad Juarez; currently in El Paso
AI-Augmented Workflow Using Claude Code & GitHub in day-to-day engineering
OSHA-30 Certified Full 30-hour general industry & construction safety

Skills & Tools

AutoCAD
Design & Drafting
RISA 2D
Structural Software
OSHA-30
Safety & Compliance
Claude Code
AI Engineering Tools
GitHub
Version Control
Bilingual EN / ES
Communication
Microsoft Office
Productivity
Microsoft Teams
Collaboration

Experience

Order Fulfillment Associate
Leggett & Platt — El Paso, TX
Nov 2025 — Present

Worked in a high-volume warehouse environment responsible for the accurate and efficient fulfillment of customer orders from start to finish. Daily responsibilities included locating and verifying materials against order specifications, packaging shipments to quality standards, and scanning inventory to maintain real-time accuracy in the system.

Collaborated closely with a warehouse team to coordinate order preparation workflows, balance task loads, and consistently meet daily shipping targets in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Developed strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure while managing multiple orders simultaneously.

Engineer Assistant
STO en Servicios — Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Aug 2024 — Nov 2025

Assisted in the planning and execution of industrial renovation projects across multiple manufacturing facilities in Ciudad Juárez. Projects ranged from restroom construction and office buildouts to ADA-compliant accessibility ramps and full electrical system installations — each requiring strict adherence to client specifications, safety codes, and quality standards.

Performed regular on-site inspections to monitor construction progress, identify potential issues early, and ensure work was completed on schedule. Served as a direct point of contact between contractors and clients, facilitating clear communication to resolve conflicts, adjust timelines, and maintain project momentum. Gained hands-on experience applying civil engineering principles in real industrial and commercial construction environments.

Education

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Bachelor of Science — Civil Engineering
Expected Graduation: December 2026
Dean's List — Fall 2022 Dean's List — Spring 2025

Certificates

OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training Program — Construction certificate of completion issued to Alan De la Torre by 360training.com
OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training Program — Construction
360training.com — OSHA-authorized outreach provider & IACET accredited
Completed September 2026
30 Credit Hours 3.0 IACET CEUs Construction Safety
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Projects

BuildRight — Construction Cost Estimator
React Node.js PostgreSQL Deployed on Railway
Jan 2026 — Present

Overview

A full stack web application that helps El Paso, TX contractors build professional construction cost estimates in minutes. Built and deployed solo from scratch.

The Problem It Solves

Most small contractors in El Paso rely on spreadsheets or pen and paper to estimate project costs — a slow and error-prone process. BuildRight reduces a 30–60 minute task to under 10 minutes with locally researched prices, automatic calculations, and a professional PDF output ready to hand directly to a client.

Key Features

  • 280+ locally researched El Paso material and labor prices
  • Professional PDF quote generator with company branding and signature lines
  • Built-in concrete cubic yard calculator
  • Project templates for common residential jobs
  • Admin panel to manage and update prices

Screenshots

BuildRight landing page
BuildRight estimator interface
PlanRight — Project Timeline Planner
HTML CSS JavaScript html2canvas jsPDF

Overview

A construction project scheduling tool built for contractors. Enter a project's build phases (permits, foundation, framing, roofing, etc.) with a duration for each, and it automatically calculates a sequential timeline — each phase starts the day after the previous one ends.

Key Features

  • Dashboard with key stats: start date, total duration, phase count, and projected finish date
  • Visual color-coded Gantt chart of the full project timeline
  • Progress view with a completion ring, current phase, and days remaining based on today's date
  • Phase-by-phase report table
  • One-click branded PDF export with project and client info, Gantt chart, and summary table — ready to hand to a client

Screenshots

PlanRight project timeline dashboard

Contact

Graduating December 2026 and actively seeking full-time opportunities in civil engineering.
Reach out — I would love to connect.