1. (908) 229 – 8123 · RobertPeason@gmail.com
513 Hoagland Ct, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844 · linkedin.com/in/robertpeasonRobert Peason
Profile:
Detail-oriented nuclear engineering graduate with hands on experience at the Penn State TRIGA
research reactor and experience developing a reactor core loading pattern in a professional setting.
Licensed Engineer in Training working towards a Professional Engineering license, additionally certified
proficiency with CAD program, SOLIDWORKS. Outstanding self-motivation and interpersonal
communication skills.
Education and Certifications:
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA 08/12 – 05/16
 BS Nuclear Engineering
 GPA 3.05/4.0
COURSEWORK
 Nuclear Reactor Core Design Synthesis – Developed a reactor core loading pattern in a team with two
other individuals in a professional setting using industry techniques
 Radiation Detection and Measurement – Learned about radiation, shielding, dosimetry, as well as
detection using proportional counters, scintillation counters, neutron counters, and others
 Experiments in Reactor Physics – Designed simulations of reactor behavior using MATLAB and Simulink
which were validated by comparison with the behavior of the Penn State TRIGA reactor
ENGINEER IN TRAINING CERTIFICATION Hillsborough, NJ 01/17
 Issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
 Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering: Mechanical exam
 Demonstrates comprehension of fundamental engineering principles
CERTIFIED SOLIDWORKS ASSOCIATE Hillsborough, NJ 09/16
 Issued by Dassault Systèmes
 Displays proficiency with SOLIDWORKS software
Work History:
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA 01/14 – 10/15
Food Service Staff
 Worked with dozens of other employees to operate dining facilities on the Penn State campus
 Maintained a variety of positions encompassing cooking, serving, preparation and cleaning
HILLSBOROUGH RECREATION Hillsborough, NJ 06/13 – 08/13
Camp Counselor
 Organized daily activities for kids attending the summer camp at Woods Road Elementary School
 Cooperated with other counselors to keep the kids entertained and safe
PINNACLE DIETARY Hillsborough, NJ 05/11 – 08/12
Dietary Aide
 Collaborated with other workers to produce three meals a day for over 200 residents of Foothill Acres
Leadership/Volunteer Experiences:
 Headed a team in EDSGN 100 which concepted, designed and prototyped a bike-mounted material
transportation device that won “Best in Design” and was brought to the Engineering Design Showcase
 Volunteered for three years at Setsucon (a yearly anime convention run by the Penn State Anime
Organization) to wrangle guests, operate AV equipment and set up panels