Isaac
Kim

Structural Engineering Intern

Hohbach-Lewin Structural & Civil Engineers — South Pasadena, CA

• Modeled and ran lateral analyses in RISA-3D using ASCE 7 load combinations, seismic forces, and wind pressures.
• Designed lateral force-resisting systems — moment frames, shear walls, diaphragms — plus chord, collector, and bolt connections.
• Sized joists, beams, and columns in Enercalc, balancing structural integrity against cost.
• Built spreadsheets for pad-footing design, equipment anchorage, and overturning checks.
• Produced calc packages with clean plans, AutoCAD details, and traceable load paths; logged ASCE 7-16 → 7-22 changes.

Structural Materials (SE 105) Grader

UC San Diego — Part-time

Engineering Pathways Intern (GS-5)

US Environmental Protection Agency — Los Angeles, CA

• Inspected large-quantity generators for RCRA hazardous-waste compliance across four evaluation reports.
• Drafted Expedited Settlement Agreements enforcing standards, totaling $20,000+ in penalties.

Operations & Maintenance Engineering Intern

Orange County Sanitation District

• Organized 2,000+ equipment service manuals by loop tag, cutting sort time by 50%+.
• Authored a 40-page intern handbook adopted as a reference for future interns.

Research & Teaching Roles

Biola University — TA, tutor, directed research

• Built a 3D-printed protective encasement for an Arduino PPG sensor for deep-vein-thrombosis detection.
• TA and mentor across physics, astronomy, and mathematics; tutored 5–10 students weekly.