# Benny Wu, EIT

> Structural Engineer | Cooper Union Alumn

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/bennywueit

A structural engineering designing a better world one project at a time

## Work Experience
### Engineer @ Severud Associates
Jan 2023 – Present | New York, New York, United States
- Structural design with a focus on parametric modelling and optimization on a variety of projects ranging from residential buildings to entertainment arena structures.

### Structural Engineering Intern @ Severud Associates
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States

### Field Engineer Intern @ Skanska
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New Jersey, United States
Pre-Construction Intern with Mock Construction Design

- Designed and presented bridge girder slide system with both senior and chief engineer per AISC Steel Manual
- Developed tie girder/arch beam installation mock-up with general superintendent per AISC Steel Manual
- Shadowed superintendent on 5-year steel erection plan for a $1.6 billion-dollar bridge construction project
- Reviewed 4 shop drawing packages to complete construction take-offs, cost estimations, & field bolt lists
- Partially 3-D modelled east side catenary system with lead project surveyor

### Track Engineering Aide @ The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Track/Rail Engineering Internship

- Developed and updated railroad frogs, housetops, and power-rail designs in AutoCAD to AREMA standards
- Capitalized 7 months of 2021 rail-, tie-, and plate-related projects to under different charge codes
- Cataloged and reorganized 2000+ track drawings, contract drawings, and submissions over 12 weeks
- Planned and spearheaded annual safety attire program for a staff of 150+ personnel

### Storm Surge Protection Teaching Assistant @ The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | New York, United States
Cooper Union Summer STEM Teaching Assistant 

- Collaborated with 2 other instructors to create an online project-based curriculum in environmental engineering 
- Trained 2 sessions of 20+ students each on proper and adequate storm surge protection for 5 areas in Manhattan 
- Explained, taught, and troubleshooted with high school students in AutoCAD in both model space and paper space 
- Provided support and feedback to each student group on their proposed projects

### Project Intern @ Summer Youth Employment
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Staten Island, New York, United States
Summer Youth Employment Program Candidate 

- Collaborated with StormSensor to design a testing bench with 4 fellow peers in a work-based environment 
- Managed budget and presented project proposal with a working prototype for the sponsor company in 6 weeks

### Architect / Civil Engineering Intern @ Enthasis Design Group LLC.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | New York, New York, United States
High School Architect/Engineer Intern | Summer Youth Employment Program Candidate 

- Created, printed, modified, organized, and maintained drawings and blueprint files in AutoCAD and Revit 
- Assisted with design by familiarizing with local regulations and codes and completing accurate site measurements 
- Worked with district personnel, contractors, and inspectors to file permit applications and contract documents

### Tour Guide / Data Analyst @ U.S. National Lighthouse Museum
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Staten Island, New York, United States
Museum Receptionist/Tour Guide | Summer Youth Employment Program Candidate

- Gathered, analyzed, digitized, and presented 3 years of visitor information 
- Designed, planned, and oversaw 3 involving 50+ personnel 
- Answered questions, highlighted important features, and offered further details about exhibits to educate visitors


## Education
### Master of Engineering - MEng in Civil Engineering
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Civil Engineering
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

### Engineering
Staten Island Tech High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bennywu37

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Last updated: 2026-04-05