EXPERIENCE

Sr. Civil and Structural Engineer, July 2012 – Present

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Professional Union employee

Lead Department Rep of civil and track engineering for design and construction review of the Dulles Metro Rail Project

Coordinating construction and design items to departments and stake holders

Produce design drawings, specifications, calculations and reports for WMATA design criteria, for current and future projects.

Prepare and coordinate technical drawing reviews, reports and calculations, technical guidance and Scope of Work

Design rail alignment, track charts, special trackwork with AUTOCAD Civil 3D 2013 package

Ensure design meet Federal rail administration, AREMA, and local environmental and transportation requirements.

Provide technical support for rehab and retrofit projects throughout the system and prepare scope of work for repair and renovations

Projects: Dulles Rail extension, Purple Line, Bethesda Entrance, TRST Retrofit, King Street Bus Loop Renovation, JDAC projects, West Falls Church sound boxes

Program Management and Oversight Engineer, Aug 2010 – July 2012

Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, 819 Taylor St, Suite 8A36, Fort Worth, TX

Lead engineer on President Obama’s American Recovery and Reimbursement Act (ARRA) and other Federal Capital projects

Oversight on transit facilities, new and rehab construction and engineering funded by Federal Capital Programs

Tracked/monitored grants to verify compliance with all Federal Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and requirements

Participated as a reviewer and approver of grantee applications for new engineering and construction freight transportation programs; TIGGER and TIGER sustainability programs

Verified materials and equipment purchased for construction met Federal buy America requirements

Program Management and Oversight on over 90 ARRA grants and projects

Procurement of construction, supplies, materials, equipment and services

Prepare Scope of Work and Scheduling for Federal Contractor Services as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (CTOR)

Analyze grantee performance, procurement, and construction activities for intended milestones

Provide technical guidance and interpretation of federal methods, practices, policies, and requirements

Federal Government Projects: Grantees in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma

Civil Engineer, May 2009 – February 2010

McKissack & McKissack, 1401 New York Ave Ste 900, Washington, DC

Prepared design drawings for a new advanced Wastewater treatment plant for DCWASA-CSO Project; Site Preparation, Existing and Proposed Utilities, Demolition, Sediment and Erosion Control and Grading Plan.

Coordinated and contributed specification package for civil engineering items on the project

Assisted senior geologist in structural mapping of the 40 foot diameter by 150 foot deep tunnel, to prepare for a new 86" Diameter Water Line

Utilized Geographical Information System (GIS) to identify the existing underground utilities and facilities, for information on design

Prepared and directed design drawings for site preparation of wastewater treatment plant, roadways, sea walls, and utility piping

Coordinated project plans, designs and specifications to ensure accuracy and milestones

Ensured that all designs were in compliance with building codes, policies, procedures, and regulations

Developed plans for civil design, specification and analyzed earthwork, concrete and rock; structural, geotechnical and geology

Designed site preparation and erosion/sedimentation control plans on a daily basis; MDE/SHA Green/Yellow card certified

Provided technical support and interpretation on engineering specifications, construction drawings, and formulation/calculations

Design: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010

Projects: DC WASA and WSSC

Structural Engineer and Assistant Project Engineering Management, February 2008 – February 2009

Jacobs Engineering Group, a Global Company, 1527 Cole Blvd, Golden, CO

Civil engineering reviewer for a mining and oil/gas construction projects.

Produced structural calculations for oil/gas piping structures for oil companies

Managed and provided cost estimates for construction materials and equipment. Prepared and coordinated material take-off, engineering work packages, construction documents on a variety of projects

Procurement of construction materials and supplies. Calculated and sized storm sewer piping and manholes for entire project.

Utilized all building and design codes, in addition to engineering programs to assist in the design and calculation

Directed, designed and prepared engineering calculations of structural steel, masonry walls, concrete slab, misc. structural supports

Ensured that all designs, materials and products were in compliance with building codes, policies, procedures, and regulations. Utilized all building and design codes (OSHA, IBC, ACI, ASCE, AISC, AASHTO, etc). MSHA Safety trained, for mining projects.

Developed structural engineering plans, specifications, material take offs, estimates and engineering packages

Design: AutoCAD & Microstation, Engineering Programs: include but not limited to EnerCalc, STAAD Pro, RISA, PCAColumn.

Industrial projects: Climax Molybdenum Mine, Coors Brewery, Shell Oil/Gas and Questar, Colorado area

Roadway/Transportation Design Engineer: August 2007 – February 2008

Colorado Department of Transportation, Region 1 Arapahoe Residency, 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue, Room 277. Denver, CO

Prepared transportation engineering design of roadway using Microstation.

Reviewed and researched the EIS for each project location.

Investigated neighboring partners and residents to prepare negotiation of property and provide incentives to build roadway near private properties.

Prepared research and development report of a 1960’s wastewater treatment facility and rest stops, to promote current design standards and safety requirements and reuse of wastewater treatment to solicit funding from state board. .

Analyzed projects to ensure accuracy of specifications, environmental, earthwork, pavement, groundwater resource, foundation, public/private property issues and concerns, structural supports and geotechnical on highways and roadways.

Coordinated roadway design with other organization departments, technical experts, and site/facility maintenance; design ng Microstation

Projects: State Highway 86/Founders, Castle Rock and Larkspur Rest Area Analysis in the Town of Larkspur, Colorado area

Civil Engineer – Geotechnical (Summer Internship), May 2006 – August 2006

TLB and Associates, P.C., Geotechnical Engineering Firm and Lab, 7280 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Glenn Burnie, MD

Assisted in managing soils lab, particles-size analysis, and results reporting from the drilled soils samples.

Utilized ASTM requirements for test results; Atterberg limits, Shear, Soil compaction, expansion index, Concrete strength, and R-Value

Prepared soil reports, foundation recommendations, boring logs, design drawings, and mapping, using Microstation

Organized and directed field testing, sampling, and ASTM laboratory testing of soil material for the 3 DC Metro airport runways

Trained lab technicians on new geotechnical software, for programming and recording lab test results

Projects: BWI, Washington Reagan National and Dulles Airports

Project Manager/Superintendent, September 2001 - December 2005

OMF Contractors, General Contractor, 10237 Southard Dr, Beltsville, MD

Managed construction projects from pre-Bid, pre-award, post-award to acceptance and terminations

Performed procurement of construction, supplies, materials, equipment and services.

Analyzed, evaluated and negotiated cost proposals. Developed quantity estimates, plans and misc. designs, bid packages, scope of work, proposals and construction documents.

Provided practical construction and technical advice, guidance, interpretation, opinion and or decisions for laborers and contractors.

Facilitated emergency solutions from unforeseen developments, major changes or adjustments to resolve and ensure safety requirements and stay on track with milestones and schedule

Ensured all designs, construction, materials and product were in compliance with building codes, policies, procedures and regulations. conducted pre-award/pre-proposal and pre-construction conferences, project progress meetings and site visits.

Analyzed building standards, requirements, statements of work, specifications, construction plans and documents to prepare bid proposals for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers

Project: Several GSA renovation, restoration and repair projects; roofing membrane and paver replacement DOL roof terrace; City of Alexandria addition to an existing group home and kitchen renovations, National Court: several renovation projects; Judges Offices & Shower Room, Men’s Locker Room, and Court Rooms; rebuilt a parking lot draining compartment.

Assistant Project Manager, (Temporary Employment) March 2001 – August 2001

MBC Builders, General Contractor/Consultants, 4550 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD

Managed 2 commercial projects in their finishing stages as Interim to the senior Project Manager on a government projects

Prepared contracts, requisitions, submittals, RFI’s, M & O’s, change orders, punch lists, and daily reports

Conducted progress meetings, coordinated schedules, materials, equipment, and emergencies on a daily basis

Associated Projects: Slovakian Embassy, GSA-Naval Headquarters, Washington, DC

Assistant Project Manager, November 1999 – November 2000, 40 hours/wk

STUDIOS Architecture, Architectural and Interior Design Firm, 1625 M Street NW, Washington, DC

Coordinated project statement of work, milestones, schedules with clients, technical experts and design project team.

Prepared minutes, coordinated and advised project team for design changes, adjustments, progress and recommendation.

Developed construction documents, architectural and interior designs, and submittals

Designed with AUTOCAD and ARCHICAD coordinated project statement of work, milestones, schedules with clients, technical experts and project team

Prepared minutes, coordinated and advice project team for design changes, adjustments, progress and recommendation

Projects: XM Satellite Radio Headquarters, Law firms, Washington, DC

Assistant Project Manager, September 1998 – October 1999

Advantis Construction, GVA, Commercial Real Estate/Construction CO, 1749 Penn. Ave, NW Ste 800, Washington, DC

Prepared construction contracts using AIA contract forms

Planned, organized and coordinated scope of work, work schedule and materials with clients and subcontractors

Managed project budgets and accounting

Projects: Office Renovation for Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC

Assistant Project Manager (Summer Internship), April 1997 – August 1997

Sun Control Sys, supplier and installer subcontract co., 6610 Rockledge Drive, Ste. 200, Bethesda, MD

Solicited for new projects, prepared BID packages, estimates and material take-offs on a daily basis; CMD and FW DODGE

Coordinated and initiated services of project concerns with suppliers, contractors, and project managers

Trained new project manager assistant and prepared a manual for the position, contacts, and procedures.

Projects: Schools and commercial offices (Washington, DC metropolitan area)

Designer (Internship), April 1996 - November 1996

The Plan Source, Civil Engineering Consulting Firm, 12843 Parapet Way, Herndon, VA

Prepared design plans for gas stations, station car wash, and site presentation renderings; designs/plans for gas stations, Church façade, car wash septic piping, and site presentation renderings

Researched jurisdictional standards and requirements and secured submittals to permitting authority.

Obtained necessary construction permits and delivery to project team.

Assisted project engineer with insuring design standards, requirements, and safety

Designing and rendering with Microstation, AUTOCAD and Coral Paint

Projects: Exxon/Tiger Mart and Mobile Stations, Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Civil Engineering Degree - Oklahoma State University, ABET Institution, Stillwater, Ok

AVOCATION

Volunteer: Habitat for Humanities: 1998 – Present

Family Tree, Domestic Violence and homelessness, Women and Children Emergency Shelter: 2008 - 2009

Thrift Store Associated with Children Group Homes and Battered Women’s Emergency Shelter: 2008-2009

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