Sofia Rodriguez-O’Brien
Project Engineer
Weeks Marine
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Obtaining a student visa and being able to pay for out of county tuition was difficult but I worked and was able to pay for community college out of my pocket.
I got an Associates degree in architecture but when I tried to transfer to a 4-yr school they almost
Education
High School
Carlos Pereyra (Mexico)
Carlos Pereyra (Mexico)
Career
Project Engineer
Handle the day to day operations for a $13M job for the Sewerage Authority.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Engineering
Technology
Building Things
Day to Day
Oversee a crew of dock builders and make sure that they have the tools to build the project correctly. Purchase materials and negotiate contracts with subcontractors. Review shop drawings. Come up with solutions when we encounter design issues.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"It’s a tough field to be in as a women. You may not be able to lift or do things men can."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
