CV

Resume of Rubi Bhandari, Bridge EIT at EAC Consulting Inc., including education, engineering experience, technical skills, and credentials.

General Information

Full Name Rubi Bhandari
Current Role Bridge EIT, EAC Consulting Inc.
Email rubi.bhandari11@gmail.com
Location Miami, Florida, USA
Languages English, Nepali

Education

  • 2023 - 2024

    Miami, Florida

    M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
    Florida International University
    • {"GPA"=>"3.81/4.00"}
    • Conducted wind engineering research at the NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility.
    • {"Thesis focus"=>"how computational wind engineering research informs modern wind load provisions."}
  • 2015 - 2019

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    B.S. in Civil Engineering
    Tribhuvan University
    • {"GPA"=>"3.59/4.00"}
    • Minor in Transportation Engineering.
    • Independent project on earthquake-resistant design of a seven-storey residential building.

Experience

  • 2025 - Present

    Florida, USA

    Bridge EIT
    EAC Consulting Inc.
    • Supports bridge engineering projects in accordance with FDOT standards.
    • Develops alignment layouts, bridge details, substructure verification, and load rating analyses.
  • 2022 - 2024

    Miami, Florida

    Research Assistant
    NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility, Florida International University
    • Conducted wind engineering research on photovoltaic solar panel systems used as roofing materials.
    • Supported experimental testing, data acquisition, reporting, and student mentorship.
  • 2021 - 2022

    Nepal

    Structural Engineer
    Koirala Homes
    • Designed buildings, bridges, and land-development works using Nepal Building Code and Indian Standard provisions.
    • Prepared technical drawings, reports, and structural calculations for submission and construction review.
  • 2020 - 2021

    Nepal

    Structural Engineer
    Picasso Consultants
    • Contributed to bridge and building projects involving surveying, structural analysis, design, and technical reporting.
    • Worked with CSI Bridge, ETABS, Civil 3D, GIS, and related engineering tools.

Honors and Awards

  • 2023
    • NHERI Experimental Facility TF Scholarship, Florida International University
    • Research Assistantship Stipend, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida International University

Certifications

  • Completed
    Fundamentals of Engineering (FE Civil) Exam
    NCEES
  • 2020
    Professional Engineering Certificate
    Nepal Engineering Council
    • Registration No. 24458.

Technical Skills

  • Structural Analysis and Bridge Design
    • SAP2000
    • ETABS
    • RISA 3D
    • CSI Bridge
    • MIDAS Civil
    • RC-Pier
    • LEAP Bridge
  • Drafting and Modeling
    • AutoCAD
    • MicroStation
    • Autodesk Revit
    • Civil 3D
  • Engineering Focus Areas
    • Bridge Engineering
    • Structural Design
    • Wind Engineering
    • Technical Writing
    • Site Visits and Investigations

Professional Interests

  • Bridge engineering and resilient infrastructure
  • Structural dynamics and wind engineering
  • Practical code-based design and detailing