Jennifer Laybourn

About Jennifer Laybourn

Dedicated civil engineer with a proven track record of designing infrastructure that honors the dignity of individuals and empowers communities to thrive. Drawing from over two years of on-the-ground experience in Cambodia, alongside a diverse background of international projects, I am eager to bring global insights to local challenges in the United States. Professional Experience- Extensive project involvement across countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Haiti, Myanmar, Cambodia, and the United States- Versatile portfolio spanning hospitals, student housing, school campuses, rural village water distribution, and eco resorts- Advocating for sustainable development principles and innovative engineering solutions to address complex societal needs. Key Skills- Proficient civil engineer infrastructure design including water, wastewater, grading, drainage and stormwater management- Project management and strong communication with a track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and local stakeholders- Adaptable problem solver, adept at navigating diverse cultural contexts and challenging environments. Vision- Committed to advancing inclusive and resilient communities by integrating engineering excellence with a deep understanding of social impact- Passionate about fostering environments where every individual can thrive and access essential resources for a dignified quality of life- Leverage my experiences abroad to inform and enrich civil engineering projects, ensuring they meet the unique needs of diverse populations and contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth.Let\'s connect and collaborate to engineer a brighter future for communities near and far.

Experience

1. Staff Engineer

   Kleinfelder

   Jun 2024 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Coordinate geotechnical investigations (150-300 borings) and draft the geotechnical report at five sites in the US and Canada for multi-region data centers for a confidential client. Complete proposals and/or addendums for new or additional work as requested- Coordinate and perform geotechnical investigations (15-40 borings) and draft the geotechnical report at multiple Costco facilities for new Warehouse locations and site upgrades in the California Bay Area and Reno, Nevada- Assist with environmental services including drafting Soil Management Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Perform Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and hazardous tank recertification assessment- Review Environmental Compliance Plans for Costco Warehouses throughout the US. Verify applicability of documentation and stormwater and sanitary sewer regulations are accurately referenced. Review location Site Plan to identify stormwater and sanitary sewer features are accurately represented and referenced- Assist the Project Manager with the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) on call specifically review of construction drawings and providing markup for storm repairs including RSP, gabion baskets and sheet pile wall, drafting technical memos for the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power repair of storm related damage at 11 locations.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering

  2018 — 2019

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering

  2013 — 2017

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor's Degree, Civil Engineering

• University of California

  Master's Degree, Civil Engineering

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel