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Project Engineer

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Pikesville, MD
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December 27, 2013

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RONALD L. WILSON

**** *** ***** **** #***

Pikesville, MD 21208

301-***-****

acbvm4@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will utilize 20+ years of design experience in

HVAC Mechanical and Plumbing Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Plumbing Specialist Certified

. HVAC Certified

. Certified in Hydraulic calculations of automatic sprinkler systems

. Fire Protection

. Drafting

. Plumbing

. HVAC

. Autocad

. Microstation

. Architectural Engineering

. Mechanical Design

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

Responsible for design and drafting of plumbing systems for new and

existing construction. Plumbing functions include calculations and design

of all storm, process and sanitary sewers; hot and cold water supply and

distribution systems; gas; and selection of plumbing fixtures. Plumbing

design includes review of specifications; compliance with applicable state

and local codes; selection of proper materials for installations.

Design experience also includes selection and sizing of hot water tanks,

boilers, heat exchangers and storage tanks for domestic hot water systems.

I also have experience in the design of medical gas piping, which would

include selection of all valves, meters, hangers and supports, pressure

reducing valves, manifolds and pressure relief valves.

My experience in designing plumbing systems for laboratory facilities, both

new and existing is extensive.

I also have miscellaneous experience in water treatment plants. Most

recent water treatment design involved the final construction and start-up

of Weldon Spring Quarry Water Treatment Plant which reduced and eliminated

contaminants from water. Contaminants included uranium, thorium, radium,

arsenic and other volatile organic chemicals.

Mechanical HVAC design experience on various projects has included

selection of individual components for heating and cooling systems, cooling

and heating load estimating, psychrometry, refrigeration and system

controls, sizing of ductwork and refrigeration piping. Mechanical design

experience also includes selection of individual components for compressed

air systems, vacuum pump systems, dust collection systems, and filtering

systems for water systems which includes sizing of steam lines, steam

traps, control valves, boiler control systems and calculations of

condensation loads.

Fire protection design experience has been restricted to wet pipe sprinkler

systems and dry pipe sprinkler systems, which included the selection and

design of all required standpipes, hose cabinet selections, fire department

connections, sprinkler head selection and spacing, fire pump and jockey

pump design, and sizing of all fire risers, branches, mains and control

valves.

EMPLOYMENT

AECOM - 3101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 900 - Arlington, VA 22201 (August 2009

- July 2013) With nearly 25 years of experience, Mr. Wilson possesses a

deep knowledge base in professional HVAC/Mechanical and Plumbing design.

He has worked for Federal and Healthcare clients for the majority of his

career, and his plumbing design experience includes design and drafting of

plumbing systems for new and existing construction. Experience includes

calculation and design of all storm, process and sanitary sewers; hot and

cold water supply piping and distribution systems; natural gas pipe sizing;

and selection of all plumbing fixtures. He has also been responsible for

the review and editing of all plumbing specifications; compliance with

applicable state and local codes; and selection of proper materials for

plumbing installations.

JVP Engineers, P.C. - 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite LL15 - Washington,

D.C. 20016

(March 2008 - July 2009)

Plumbing Engineer

Federal Bureau of Prisons - 320 First Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Designed sanitary and domestic water system for 4th floor of existing

building. Total area equaled 24,000 square feet.

Plumbing engineering also required survey and documentation of

existing plumbing system for development of demolition drawings.

Sanitary and domestic water demand was restricted to new toilet rooms,

break rooms and janitors closets.

Also, designed a light hazard wet sprinkler fire protection system for

renovated 4th floor which included the selection heads, floor control

assembly, sprinkler branches and mains.

Security clearance and background check was required before approval

to work on FBOP projects were granted.

District of Columbia Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (New

Construction totaling 300,000 square feet) - 4th & School Streets SW,

Washington, D.C. 20024

Designed the laboratory sinks, cup sinks, fume hoods, sinks in

autopsy/morgue and other equipment located in laboratories requiring

waste or vent connections.

Also designed storm water drainage system that conducted storm water

from roof drains to storm water reclaim system. Storm drainage design

included overflow system that flowed to the site storm sewers for

removal. Roof provided "leed" credits because of green roof design.

Designed hot and cold water system for potable and non-potable water.

System included a hot water recirculating piping system for potable

and non-potable water.

American University Tenant Cold Water Sub-Meter Design - 4200

Wisconsin Avenue

Washington, D.C. 20016

Designed the installation of two water meters that served as sub-

meters with built-in transmitters that communicated with the existing

building EMS System. Water meters indicated current and total water

usage for each tenant.

Owner would use this information for billing purposes to cover utility

expenses for each tenant.

Washington, D.C. Police Evidence Storage Facility - Magnolia Street,

Washington, D.C.

Designed sanitary, domestic water, storm drainage and natural gas

piping system for 32,500 square feet building used for evidence

storage.

Design and engineering based on international plumbing code 2000 and

D.C. amendments.

The evidence drive-in garage required the design of a new oil-

interceptor.

Renovation of District of Columbia Public Schools - Wilkinson

Elementary

Ron Brown Middle School and Fletcher Johnson High School

Plumbing engineering involved the demolition of existing plumbing

fixtures in toilet rooms, classrooms including fixtures in science

labs and renovated existing toilet rooms with new plumbing fixtures.

Also selected and designed new science laboratory with science lab

sinks and new acid neutralizers installed under counters.

Replaced existing electric drinking fountains and kitchen equipment in

high school.

MUELLER ASSOCIATES, INC. - 1407 S. Edgewood St. - Baltimore, MD 21227

(June 2007 - March 2008)

Plumbing Engineer

Project: Johns Hopkins University - Dunning Hall

Renovated existing laboratories for classroom use. Dunning Hall was

an existing building that currently had classroom laboratories located

on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. Existing labs were demolished for new

classroom space. Designed new toilet rooms located on the 2nd, 3rd

and 4th floors because the existing toilet rooms were not adequate for

the new proposed classroom occupancy.

Also designed a new wet pipe sprinkler system for new classrooms and a

class I standpipe system located in existing heated stairwells,

Sprinkler system was hydraulically designed for ordinary hazard, group

1 occupancy with floor control valve assembly supplied from new 4-inch

and 6-inch standpipes

Renovation is currently under construction.

Project: University of Maryland - Sixth Floor of the Medical Teaching

Facility (MSTF) Laboratory Renovation.

This project comprises of laboratory spaces on the sixth floor of the

Medical School Teaching Facility. I had to design and select new lab

sinks and laboratory gas services (natural gas, vacuum and compressed

air) for the tissue culture room. All new master, drain and vent

connections were from existing central utilities.

Also had to design and select new plumbing fixtures for new

locker/shower room located on the sixth floor.

Redesigned existing wet sprinkler fire suppression system to

accommodate the new arrangement of spaces. Reverse osmosis water was

supplied to lab sinks, R.O. water was not polished.

Project: University of Maryland - Ninth Floor Lab Animal Facility

The plumbing work included the design of new domestic water system,

acid waste system, acid vent system and laboratory gases to

accommodate the new renovated service.

The design included the installation of lab compressed air, vacuum,

natural gas and domestic water.

Fire protection work included the redesign of the existing fire

protection system to accommodate the new renovated laboratory space.

Project: University of Maryland - Saratoga Garage Office Renovations

Plumbing design and calculations was limited to relocation of kitchen

sinks (13th floor), a new kitchenette sink in the boardroom suite

(14th floor) and the design of a new bathroom in the Presidents office

suite (14th floor).

Project: Providence Hospital - Ultrasound Toilet Rooms and Medical

Gases

Designed the domestic water system, sanitary system, vent system and

medical gases to accommodate two new ultrasound rooms.

The plumbing work included field investigation of the existing floors,

selective demolition and redesign of the existing fire protection

system to accommodate the new renovated space.

Project: Northrop Grumman - Aims Facility

Designed a processed piping and plumbing system for plating lines used

to create new circuit boards.

Designed acid piping systems for new plating lines and acid tanks.

Plumbing system involved the design and pipe sizing of compressed air,

nitrogen, chilled water, domestic hot water, domestic cold water and

wet fire protection system for plating area.

Designed also included selection and location of emergency showers

provided with tempered water.

Project: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Toilet Rooms

Renovation

This project involved the restoration of existing toilet rooms for

accessibility for disabled persons or patrons.

I renovated and designed more than fifty toilet rooms at the Kennedy

Center for compliance with disabled access requirements of the 2003

International Plumbing Code and Uniform Federal Accessibility

Standards.

The Public Buildings Amendment of 1988, 40 U.S.C., 3312, require that

each building constructed or altered by a federal agency shall, to the

extent feasible, be in compliance with section 303 of the American

with Disabilities Act of 1990 which requires that new construction or

alteration be designed to meet uniform accessibility standards.

I had to design new hot and cold water supplies for wheel chair style

lavatories and faucets. Provided new pipe insulation per ADA

requirements for hot and cold water supplies and traps.

Also installed new ADA water closets and flush valves for ADA

accessibility, which included ADA showers.

Designed required thermostatic mixing valves in recessed cabinets to

supply tempered water to the lavatory faucets.

New sprinkler heads were installed as part of the renovation for each

toilet room.

Project: University of Maryland Baltimore County - Performing Arts and

Humanity Facility

Designed the natural gas system for humidifiers located in mechanical

rooms during schematic phase. Also submitted application requesting

new natural gas service for new construction to Baltimore gas and

electric company.

I also designed schematic flow diagram for new fire protection system

that required fire pump and water service detail for domestic water

system.

Sized domestic water main based on total of new plumbing fixtures and

HVAC make-up water.

Preliminary designed was done basically for civil so they could size

their drains and water mains.

Einhorn Yaffee Prescott - 412 Broadway - Albany, NY (January 2004 - May

2007)

Plumbing Engineer

Project: U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Location: Chase Hall Annex E

Designed plumbing and fire protection systems for Annex E the United

States Coast Guard Academy. Each floor of the new four-story, 150-

room dormitory contained showers, lavatories, wall mounted type water

closets, electric water coolers and miscellaneous sinks or mop basins,

which were installed as new plumbing fixtures. All new plumbing

fixtures were connected to new storm and sanitary piping drains on

site. Vent extensions through the roof were required for sanitary

systems. The new roof storm drainage system connected to existing

site services. The existing steam service was extended on site to

supply the new Annex E building instantaneous hot water heater that

provides domestic hot water for the new plumbing systems. The partial

basement of Chase Hall Barracks was provided with new automatic

clothes washers and floor drains and laundry sinks.

Also designed a combination wet pipe sprinkler / fire hose standpipe

system that provides fire protection throughout the building. It was

served from a diesel fire pump located in the fire equipment room of

Annex A. A dedicated six-inch fire line was supplied for the new fire

protection system. This main was fitted with its own four-inch fire

department connection (FDC). Alarms were configured such that only

the Annex having an emergency event were alarmed. Pump run and

trouble alarms were reported back to Coast Guard Academy security.

Sprinklers were primarily concealed pendent type in areas with

ceilings. Room without, such as mechanical spaces, storage, etc.,

were provided with exposed upright type heads. There may be some

areas such as BERTH rooms that will require sidewall variety heads.

In such areas a concealed type sidewall was utilized. Maximum area

for a single head was 130 sq. ft.Also density was 10 GPM per sq. ft.

In mechanical and storage rooms GPM was 0.18 GPM over the most 2500 sq

ft area of operation. BERTH rooms were supplied by sidewall

sprinklers.

Project: Michigan State University

Snyder/Phillips Residence and Dining Hall

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

Sanitary, waste and storm drainage system was removed in their

entirety. Systems buried below the lowest level slab were removed as

required to install new plumbing. Existing piping that were not in

conflict were abandoned in place.

It was designed so that a dedicated grease interceptor was installed

or provided to serve specific kitchen functions to prevent grease-

laden waste entering the main sewer system. We installed an exterior,

pre-cast concrete, grease interceptor. The size was determined by the

amount of fixtures connected, plumbing code, and through discussions

with the local authorities.

The existing domestic water distribution systems were replaced in kind

at the basement and first floor levels. Risers to the floors above

fed from this distribution system were also replaced in kind along

new isolation valves and drain valves with caps at the base with each

riser. The piping and associated isolation valve, support, water

hammer arresters, and fixture rough-in served the existing renovated

toilet, laundry, and bathing facilities which were also replaced in

kind.

A new gas service was required for the addition to serve kitchen

equipment. Line sizes 2 inches and smaller were schedule 40, black

steel. Larger was also black steel the same except with welded

fittings. A solenoid valve was installed, integrated with kitchen

hood fire suppression system and alarm. This was to ensure gas was

shut down to the kitchen equipment if there is a fire event.

Project: U.S. Naval Station

Location: Sigonnella, Italy

Designed new sanitary, hot and cold water systems for conversion of

existing warehouse to naval base recreation center. Design included

selection of new plumbing fixtures for renovated toilet rooms and new

sinks for renovated kitchen. Design also included installation of new

clothes washers and dryers for new laundry room. No fire protection

or storm drainage system was included in design.

Project: Brighter Choice Foundation Charter School

Location: Albany, New York

Designed potable cold water piping for the building and distributed

throughout the building toilet rooms, janitor closets, water coolers,

hose bibs and exterior wall hydrants or sinks. A separate, non-

potable cold water system with duplex reduced pressure backflow

preventers were provided to supply any non-potable water main with a

reduced pressure backflow preventer, for any HVAC water make-up when

required. Provided branch lines to plumbing fixtures with shock

absorbers. All cold water piping was installed with inch fiberglass

insulation was vapor sealed with an all service jacket.

Gas-fired storage hot water heaters were installed in the Mechanical

Room. The heaters stored water at 140 degrees Fahrenheit and tempered

down through master mixing valves to a distribution temperature of 120-

degrees as a supply to the building for potable usage. A

recirculation pump was provided for temperature maintenance. Natural

gas service was modified to supply the new gas fired heating equipment

and all gas outlets. The local gas supplier modified the gas

meter/regulator assembly as required to meet the capacity of new gas

fired hot water heaters.

Storm drainage and clear wastes from the building was routed down from

the roof through a new piping system in the building and drain to an

exterior detention tank storm water collection system. All design was

per local plumbing codes. An open hub, trapped connection was

provided to receive condensate drainage from air handling equipment.

A separate scupper overflow drain system was provided. This system

was daylighted at an obvious location to alert maintenance that the

main roof drain system had became clogged. Underbody of all roof

drains and horizontal piping were insulated with inch vapor-sealed

fiberglass insulation with all service jackets.

Sanitary drainage system consists of sanitary stacks up to and

terminating with vents through the roof. These sanitary stacks

collect all toilet rooms and janitor closets throughout the building

and exit the building through a tie-in connection to existing building

sewer. Sewers were sized according to local plumbing code.

Existing roof drains were replaced with new roof drains and new drain

size to match existing. Overflow scupper roof drains were installed

and were provided with a 2 inch water dam that accepted storm water

from roof if primary roof drains became clogged or cannot handle the

flow from an excessive storm. Overflow drains were routed separately

from primary roof drains and was sloped horizontally as required by

plumbing code.

Project: Holder Hall, Madison Hall and Whitman College

Location: Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

Provided construction administration and punch lists for new plumbing

and fire protection systems installed for major renovation at

Princeton University. I answered all Requests for Information (RFI)

for errors and omissions of plumbing and fire protection systems.

Redesigned plumbing and fire protection systems that were incorrectly

sized, engineered or designed. Solved contractor installation

problems and participated in startup of plumbing and fire protection

systems.

Project: Plumbing & Fire Protection Design for Renovated School

College of St. Rose

Location: Albany, New York

Designed plumbing and sanitary system for Starbuck Coffee Restaurant.

Project: Rockland Community College Daycare Center

Location: Suffern, New York

Designed plumbing and fire protection system for daycare center

Project: University of Michigan OB Lodge

Location: Ann Harbor, Michigan

Plumbing and fire protection design for conversion of dormitory to

student building.

Project: U.S. Department of State Overseas Building Operations Embassy

Location: Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Designed storm, sanitary, natural gas and plumbing systems for new

Embassy building. Building was designed in metric units and security

clearance required.

Project: U.S. Department of State Overseas Building Operations Embassy

Location: Manilla, Phillippines

Designed storm, sanitary and plumbing systems for new Embassy

building. Also created feasibility study for domestic water and fire

protection water systems. Building was designed in metric units and

security clearance required.

H.F. Lenz Company - 1407 Scalp Ave. - Johnstown, PA (July of 2001 - Nov. of

2003)

Mechanical Engineer

Project: Social Security Operations Phase II

Location: Woodlawn, MD

Designed new storm drainage system for existing building roof. Also

designed the sanitary system for new toilet rooms and floor drains

including all hot and cold water risers, sanitary stacks and drains.

Plumbing design based on IPC-1995 plumbing code.

Project: CSJ Motherhouse Retirement Facilities

Location: Baden, PA

Designed class 1 wet fire standpipe system and wet sprinkler system in

accordance with NFPA 13 and 14. Fire protection design also involved

the selection of new 750 GPM fire pump rated to provide 65 PSI at the

upper most remote fire hose valve and cabinets. Pump design in

accordance with NFPA 20.

Project: Ellis Island Utility Study

U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service

Location: New York Harbor

Performed a study of existing utilities at Ellis Island located at New

York Harbor. Study involved the design of Graywater system for new

plumbing fixtures. Designed new fire-main loop for Island fire

hydrants and fire protection system standpipes. Wastewater and

portable water demand determined by LEED plumbing standard.

The Benham Group -1716 Hidden Creek Ct. - St. Louis, MO (June of 1997 -

June of 2001)

Mechanical Engineer (Bayse and Associates)

Project: McKee Food Plant 3

Location: Gentry, Arkansas

Design of sanitary, storm and domestic water system for new plant

expansion.

Project: Rhode Island National Guard Aircraft Maintenance Hanger

Location: North Kingston, Rhode Island

Design of storm drainage system, natural gas piping, and sanitary

drainage system for aircraft maintenance hanger

Project: General Services Administration

Federal Records Center

Location: Overland, Missouri

Design and installation of backflow preventers for domestic water loop

for record center and fire protection design for cafeteria

Project: Great Lakes Naval Training Center

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois

Plumbing design for new family welcome center

Project: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Plumbing design for basic combat trainee complex

Morrison Knudsen - 1500 West 3rd Street - Cleveland, OH (August of 1985 -

June of 1997)

Mechanical Engineer

Project: Weldon Springs Remedial Action Project

Location: St. Charles, Missouri

Design and construction of the quarry water treatment plant which

removed contaminants such as uranium, thorium radium, arsenic and

other volatile organic chemicals before discharge to the Missouri

River. Total project cost $850,000,000

Project: Anheuser-Busch Cartersville Brewery

Location: Cartersville, Georgia

Participated in the design of all storm drains for different buildings

and sanitary drains required for facilities. Designed processed

drains for the manufacturing and disposal of beer. Design also

included sizing and design of all domestic and processed water

required by brewery. Designed caustic cleaning solution systems for

rinsing and cleaning of processed pipes. Participated in the design

of ammonia refrigeration systems for fermenting buildings - system

capacity was 5,621 tons of refrigeration

Project: Anheuser-Busch

Location: Columbus, Ohio

In-rack/In-stack sprinkler system for high density storage warehouse

Project: Anheuser-Busch

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Design of the roof storm drainage system, sanitary and process

drainage system, domestic water system, and process piping systems.

Project: Anheuser-Busch

Location: Los Angeles, California

Designed backflow preventer systems for separation of domestic and

processed water. Also designed processed drainage system for

Bottleline 8.

The Austin Company - 3700 Mayfield - Cleveland, OH (February of 1981 -

August of 1985)

Plumbing and HVAC Designer

Project: Kroger Grocery Processing Plant

Designed the HVAC and plumbing system for food processing plant

Project: St. Mary's Hospital

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Designed medical gas piping for birthing rooms, patient rooms and

major operating rooms. Medical gases included oxygen, nitrous oxide,

nitrogen, vacuum and compressed air lines.

Dalton Dalton Newport (Now URS) - 3605 Warrensville Rd - Cleveland, OH

(August of 1977 - February 1981)

Plumber and HVAC Designer

Project: Bethesda Research Hospital

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Design of toilet and shower facilities and medical gas, and grease

interceptor for expansion of existing hospital

Project: Saudi Arabia Housing Unit

Location: Saudi Arabia

Designed plumbing systems including all toilet rooms and shower

facilities for military base.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Kennedy Western Universtiy

October 1996

Plumbing Certification (CIPE)

ASPE

June 1994

HVAC Certification

Trane Company

January 1987

Hydraulic Calculations of Automatic Sprinkler Systems Certification

Oklahoma State University College of Engineering & Architecture

May 1992

MEMBERSHIPS:

Member of the Association for Facilities Engineering; member of the

National Society of Professional Engineers; member of the American

Society of Plumbing Engineers; past member of National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA).

REFERENCES:

Caroline M. LeVere (AECOM 202-***-**** Senior Contract Manager

Contract Manager) 571-***-****) For Government contracts

Mike Jones (HVAC Engineer) 703-***-**** HVAC designer for

202-***-****) corporate

and government projects

when employed at AECOM

Fred Truslow (Architect) 703-***-**** Architect for Hospitals

and government projects

when employed at AECOM



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