Young Choi

Second Year Civil Engineering Student @ the University of Waterloo

Graduation Progress 0.0000000%
Aug 28th 2025 | First Day of University Apr 28th 2030 | Last Day of University
Location Toronto, ON
Institution University of Waterloo
Program BASc - Civil Engineering

Summary

Hi! I'm Young, a civil engineering student from Toronto passionate about large-scale urban infrastructure. I'm constantly sharpening my software, surveying, and leadership skills to prepare for a career in project management. I am currently seeking Winter 2027 co-op opportunities and would love to connect with anyone interested! :)

Work & Relevant Experience

Design & Construction Member

Waterloo Steel Bridge Team | Waterloo, ON

  • Recently joined, work in progress!

Executive Event Planner

Civil, Environmental, Architectural, Geological Engineering Society @ University of Waterloo | Waterloo, ON

  • Work in progress, currently planning events with the rest of the F26 executive team!

Land Surveying Assistant

Tarasick McMillan Kubicki Surveyors Limited | Mississauga, ON

  • Utilized advanced surveying technology, including Leica TS12, Geomax Zoom 95, and Carlson CRx total stations and Carlson BRx7 GNSS receivers, to deliver highly accurate spatial data for Surveyor's Real Property Reports, As-built Reports, and property limits.
  • Proficient in Carlson's Survce software on Carlson Surveyor 2, Carlson RT4, and Juniper Allegro 2 data collectors.
  • Conducted up to 3 distinct field operations across the GTHA region daily, scaling from large-scale construction sites to personal homes.
  • Collaborated effectively in two-man crews, totalling a larger 12-person team to deliver precise outcomes on tight schedules.
  • Total Station Surveying
  • Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receivers
  • Carlson Survce Software
  • Field Data Collection
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Cadastral Surveying

CEAGES Executive

Civil, Environmental, Architectural, Geological Engineering Society @ University of Waterloo | Waterloo, ON

  • Selected as the only first-year executive of the ASCE / CSCE Student Chapter, representing the junior student body.
  • Organized large-scale networking events, including a flagship Industry Night that brought together over 10 of Canada's largest civil engineering firms and over fifty students, from first-years to graduating classes.
  • Event Planning
  • Leadership
  • Networking
  • Organization

Lifeguard

The Lifeguard Company | Toronto, ON

  • Maintained and ensured the safety of 30–50 swimmers daily, enforcing facility regulations from opening to closing.
  • Managed daily pool chemistry and maintenance operations, including vacuuming, backwashing, and chemical adjustments, in line with municipal law.
  • Worked at over five different pools across the GTA, committing on average 40 hours a week with very positive feedback.
  • First Aid + CPR
  • Pool Filtration Systems and Maintenance
  • Water Safety
  • Customer Service

On-Call Lifeguard

City of Toronto | Toronto, ON

  • Maintained safety and order in public city of Toronto pools

Lifeguard

Superior Pools Spa & Leisure | Toronto, ON

  • Ensured the safety of apartment residents and their pools
  • Performed bi-hourly chemical checks to ensure proper water chemistry
  • Monitored pool conditions and performed maintenance checks to provide comfort for swimmers
  • Worked at over 5 different locations, amounting to ~40 hours/ week
  • First Aid + CPR
  • Pool Filtration Systems and Maintenance
  • Water Safety
  • Customer Service

Baseball Umpire

North York Baseball Association | Toronto, ON

  • Umpired house league games on a weekly basis
  • Players ranging from ages 10-13
  • Provided support for teams, coaches and other umpires when necessary
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Conflict De-escalation
  • Punctuality
  • Game Management

Band Leader / Non-Commissioned Officer

180 Mosquito Royal Canadian Air Cadets | Toronto, ON

  • Directed and managed a 30-member military marching band weekly, including attendance tracking and instrument organization.
  • Led the ensemble to peak competitive performance, securing a podium placement at the provincial championship level.
  • Instructed training modules on core cadet curriculum, including the principles of flight and precision military drill.
  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Trumpet
  • Music Leadership

Newspaper Courier

Metroland Media Group | Toronto, ON

  • Delivered ~120 newspapers/week in a timely manner
  • Time Management
  • Independent Work

Projects

Personal Website

Myself! | Waterloo/Toronto, ON

  • You're looking at it! :)
  • Using previous HTML and CSS knowledge learned in high school with the combination of AI, I was able to develop a significantly better looking website (including JavaScript)
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • AI Prompting

Concrete Toboggan Mix Team

University of Waterloo Concrete Toboggan Team | Waterloo, ON

  • Analyzed material properties and mix design components to formulate a specialized concrete mix.
  • Strategically selected aggregates to optimize weight and increase overall structural performance.
  • Concrete Science
  • Mix Design
  • Collaboration

UTG Proposal — New Residence Proposal

CIVE100 Course @ University of Waterloo | Waterloo, ON

  • Analyzed and interpreted real-world data using automatic levels and total stations, obtaining more than 100 data points.
  • Utilized Civil 3D to create shape files outlining curbs, buildings, and boundaries, then applied them in Infraworks to propose a new residence.
  • Designed in line with existing Waterloo region by-laws, including parking space and gradient requirements.
  • Civil 3D/AutoCAD
  • Infraworks
  • Site Surveying
  • By-law Compliance
  • Technical Reading

Education

University of Waterloo

BASc, Civil Engineering · CGPA 80.15%

Clubs & societies: Steel Bridge Design Team, Concrete Toboggan Design Team, ASCE / CSCE Student Chapter @ UW

Awards: President's Scholarship, Excellent Academic Standing

Relevant courses: Mechanics I & II, Solid Mechanics I, Earth Engineering, Transport Principles and Applications, Structures and Properties of Materials

Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

OSSD + Ontario Scholar, Certificate of Achievement in French · Final GPA: 92%

Clubs: Flex Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Ambassadors, Camp Tamarack Counsellor, Water Polo, Baseball, Rugby, NASA HUNCH, Visual Arts Council, Oxfam

Executive Positions: Junior Boys Rugby Captain, World Vision Co-President, Cubing Club Trainer, Protein Club Trainer, 2x Swim Team Captain, Athletic Council Co-President, Music Council Media Team Executive, Student Council

Other Accomplishments: Grade 10 Rep Candidate, Grade 11 Rep Candidate, 2x Senior Athlete Of The Year Candidate

Skills & Certifications

Technical Skills

  • Total Station Surveying (GeoMax, Leica)
  • GNSS Receivers (Carlson)
  • Carlson Survce Software
  • Civil 3D / AutoCAD
  • Infraworks
  • Excel
  • MATLAB
  • Office 365
  • HTML
  • CSS

Working Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Fluency in Korean
  • Elementary Proficiency in French

Certifications

  • LinkedIn Learning — AutoCAD 2026
  • G2 Driving License
  • National Lifeguard (Pool)
  • Standard / Emergency First Aid + CPR-C
  • WHMIS 2015
  • MATLAB Onramp Course Completion
  • Principles Of Healthy Child Development V2

Awards

  • June 2025 Excellence In Music Award
    Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

    Awarded to 10 musicians in any ensemble at Victoria Park Collegiate Institute to commemorate their hard work and achievements throughout the year.

  • May 2025 YIP Engineering and Science Scholarship
    Christopher Yip, UofT Dean of Engineering

    Recipient of the YIP engineering scholarship; one of three winners per graduating class with a monetary award of $1000.

  • May 2025 VPAC Leadership Award
    Victoria Park Athletic Council

    Awarded to the student at Victoria Park Collegiate Institute who demonstrates outstanding leadership in athletics, health, and wellness.

  • Mar 2025 University of Waterloo President's Scholarship
    University of Waterloo

    Awarded to incoming first-year students at the University of Waterloo whose admission average is between 90.0-94.9%, monetary value of $2000.

  • Feb 2025 NASA HUNCH Critical Design Review Recognition
    NASA

    Involved in Canada's only NASA HUNCH (High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware) design and prototype program to develop legs for various lunar modules in Rochester, New York.

  • June 2023 180 Mosquito Bandsman Of The Year
    180 Mosquito Royal Canadian Air Cadets

    Awarded to the most significant contributor to the 180 Mosquito Air Cadet band, picked out of 30 cadets annually.

  • Mar 2023 Provincial Swimmming Bronze Medalist
    Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA)

    3rd in Junior Boys Medley Relay, 5th in Junior Boys Freestyle Relay