Jhonatan Batrez is currently an Entry Structural Engineer at Apex Engineers, Inc., with experience dating back to 2012. Prior positions include Rail Bridge Engineer-in-Training at HDR, a Research Assistant at The University of Kansas, and an International Intern at Smith & Loveless Inc., where responsibilities ranged from reviewing AutoCAD designs to creating budget proposals and translating engineering materials. Jhonatan also served as a Legacy Intern at Kauffman Scholars Inc., leading and motivating younger participants, and as a 311 Intern for the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas, managing inquiries and communications. Jhonatan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Kansas.