Nathan Trahan
Civil EIT
Lafayette
Summary
Civil Engineer Intern with a strong foundation in site development, specializing in data center design. Recently passed the PE exam and on track for licensure in February 2026. Skilled in preparing comprehensive civil construction plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with comprehensive experience in hydraulic design of storm and sanitary sewer systems. Demonstrates ability to support all project phases - from due diligence and campus planning to mass grading, detailed design, and construction administration. Known for a detail-oriented approach, technical proficiency, and commitment to delivering efficient, code-compliant solutions across a variety of civil engineering projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Site Civil EIT
HDR, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Extensive experience with the Vandelay Program. Supported civil design for numerous Data Center and Substation design projects across the United States.
- Supported due diligence efforts, campus master planning, mass grading design, detailed civil design, and construction administration activities.
- Developed site civil construction plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for a variety of infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to client standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Highly skilled in underground utility modelling and site grading design.
- Performed hydraulic sizing of sanitary and process sewer systems using Flowmaster based on estimated flow demands.
- Conducted hydraulic analysis and design of storm drainage systems networks using Autodesk Hydraflow Extension.
Dredging Field Engineer
Weeks Marine
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored construction methods and installations via hydrographic surveys.
- Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
- Generated daily production reports for dredging operations to monitor progress, limiting impacts to construction schedules.
Student Intern
Duplantis Design Group, PG
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Gained hands-on experience with AutoCAD, supporting design and drafting tasks under senior engineers.
- Introduced to relevant design codes and standards, gaining foundational knowledge in civil engineering design processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 05.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Dependable and responsible
Organization and time management
Self Motivated
Certification
Engineer-in-Training (EI) – EI.0035057, Louisiana, 2021
Timeline
Data Center Site Civil EIT
HDR, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Dredging Field Engineer
Weeks Marine
07.2021 - 02.2022
Engineer-in-Training (EI) – EI.0035057, Louisiana, 2021
07-2021
Student Intern
Duplantis Design Group, PG
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
05.2001 -
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