Mikayla Carias

Mikayla Carias is a Structural Engineer I at Potelco Inc since March 2022, specializing in the structural analysis of power utility transmission poles. Previous experience includes a role as a Contract Structural Engineer at Guidance Engineering, where design components were created using SolidWorks and Fusion 360, and user-friendly Matlab GUIs were programmed for testing equipment. Internships at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard involved designing a backup utility system, while experience at NAVFAC PACIFIC included updating AutoCAD drawings and preparing environmental plans. Additionally, Mikayla gained various skills through multiple internships in healthcare and fitness settings. Educational qualifications comprise a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an Associate in Science in Natural Science from Kapi‘olani Community College, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Exercise Science and Anthropology from Willamette University.