Tom Paral
Thomas Jonathan Paral
Cheyenne, WY
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(408) 421-0721
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated, recently graduated Mechanical Engineer (B.S.) seeking full-time career employment in Greater Rocky Mountain Area. U.S. Citizen.
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Awarded 15 May 2026
GPA 3.85
Relevant Coursework: Calculus III, Fluid Dynamics, HVAC Fundamentals, Machine Design, Properties of Materials, Mechanics of Materials, System Dynamics, Thermodynamics II, Thermo-Fluid Phenomena
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
  • MARKER Alpine Ski Binding Certified Technician
TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Microsoft Office (Word / Excel Proficient
  • Python 3 Competent
  • SolidWorks Competent (CSWA)
  • MATLAB/Simulink Competent
  • Manual Machining
  • Additive Manufacturing
OTHER SKILLS
  • Bilingual (English, Czech)
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Computer Literate
  • Mechanically Minded
  • Quick Learner
  • Small Team/Group Work
EXPERIENCE
Field Engineer
September 2025 - September 2026
UW College of Ag. USACE Upper Missouri River Basin Water Monitoring • Laramie, WY
  • Assembled and installed 11 mesonet stations to monitor snowpack and soil moisture near Lusk, Wright, and Thermopolis, WY.
  • Machined custom aluminum mountain brackets to install cameras and sensor arms on mesonet towers.
  • Refitted and installed mesonet station solar arrays with solar panel angle of 38 degrees for winter conditions.
Field Engineer Intern
May 2025 - August 2025
UW College of Ag. USACE Upper Missouri River Basin Water Monitoring • Laramie, WY
  • Installed 9 mesonet stations to monitor snowpack and soil moisture near Kaycee, Lusk and Gillette, WY.
  • Operated skidsteer dozer to level site and augur pits for 36-inch tower bases.
  • Poured concrete bases for main tower and solar battery pylon, leveled to within 1 degree.
Rental Shop Technician
December 2024 - April 2025
Snowy Range Ski Area • Centennial, WY
  • Certified to perform testing and repairs on fleet ski bindings to ensure safe operation to ISO 9462 and ISO 23223 standards.
  • Completed monthly midseason 10% sample testing on fleet, including injury reports.
  • Applied customer service skills to assist and provided insight to all rental guests.
HONORS AND AWARDS
  • Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
January 2025 - present
  • Trustees’ Award Scholarship Recipient
August 2022 - May 2026
  • University of Wyoming President’s List
Fall 2022 - Fall 2023
  • University of Wyoming Dean’s List
Spring 2024 - Spring 2026
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