Abigail De Vane, Eit
About Abigail De Vane, Eit
Abigail De Vane is a Project Engineer currently employed at Swinerton in New York. She has a background in civil engineering and has held various positions in notable firms, including WSP USA and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Work at Swinerton
Abigail De Vane currently serves as a Project Engineer at Swinerton, a role she has held since 2024. Based in New York, New York, she works on-site, contributing to various construction projects. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and collaborating with project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Previous Experience at WSP USA
Prior to her current position, Abigail worked at WSP USA as an Assistant Enclosure Consultant from 2022 to 2024. During her two years in New York, she focused on providing sustainable building enclosure solutions. Her role involved analyzing building designs and collaborating with architects and engineers to enhance project sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Abigail De Vane earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Building Science) from the University of Southern California, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. In 2023, she furthered her education at New York University, where she studied Introduction to Real Estate Development. She has also participated in various technical internships and research assistantships, gaining practical experience in engineering practices.
Background in Research and Internships
Abigail has engaged in multiple research assistant positions at the University of Southern California, contributing to projects in civil and environmental engineering. She also completed a technical internship at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. in 2021, where she gained hands-on experience in engineering practices. Her diverse background includes roles in various sectors, enhancing her understanding of engineering and project management.
Early Career Experience
Before pursuing her engineering career, Abigail worked in customer service roles, including as a Crew Member at Cold Stone Creamery and a SET Worker at CorePower Yoga. These positions, held between 2016 and 2020, provided her with foundational skills in teamwork and communication, which are essential in her engineering roles.