Luiz C. Almeida, Eit
About Luiz C. Almeida, Eit
Luiz C. Almeida is a Graduate Engineer at Arup with a background in civil and rail transportation engineering, having contributed to significant projects such as the LIRR Third Track Expansion.
Company
Luiz C. Almeida is currently working at Arup as a Graduate Engineer. Arup is a renowned multinational professional services firm headquartered in London that provides engineering, design, planning, project management, and consulting services for all aspects of the built environment.
Title
Luiz C. Almeida holds the position of Graduate Engineer. His role involves a range of responsibilities, including technical reviews, project monitoring, and quality assurance within the greater New York City area.
Education and Expertise
Luiz C. Almeida has an extensive educational background. He earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, graduating in 2023. He also completed a second Master of Science in Railway and Subway Engineering at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in 2016. Furthermore, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Rail Transportation Engineering from Penn State University, awarded in 2018. This diverse academic portfolio underpins his expertise in civil and rail engineering.
Background
Luiz C. Almeida has accumulated significant experience through various roles. He served as a Rail Intern at Arup in 2018 for 2 months before becoming a Graduate Engineer. Before Arup, he worked at Enactus as a member from 2017 to 2018 and an intern at Norfolk Southern Corporation, focusing on maintenance and rail structures. His early internships include an undergraduate research position at Penn State University and an internship at UFSC in Brazil.
LIRR Third Track Expansion Project
Luiz C. Almeida has significantly contributed to the LIRR Third Track Expansion Project. His responsibilities included providing technical reviews for design drawings and alignment modifications, facilitating resolution meetings, overseeing the installation of conduits, utilities, rail, ties, and trackbed, and preparing detailed project records. He also ensured accurate documentation for contractor's payment claims by processing and reviewing daily work inspection and factory test reports.