Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Thomas E. Barnard, Ph.D., P.E.
SUMMARY
Over ** years of progressive experience in solving environmental problems related to water
resources infrastructure and regional watershed management. Expert in the application of
hydrologic and hydraulic numerical models including modeling building, geospatial data
integration, documentation, training and presentation of results. Authored, edited and published
numerous technical books and articles on the use of models in engineering practice. Design and
implementation of surface water quality monitoring programs. Additional experience in
environmental restoration and radioactive waste management.
EDUCATION
1975 B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
1977 M.S., Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, UT
1985 Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
CURRENT POSITION
Institute for Energy & Environmental Research, Wilkes University
Senior Scientist developing water quality monitoring program to assess impact of Marcellus shale
gas production on surface and ground water resources in small watersheds in Pennsylvania. Focus
on impacts of gas pipelines and other site development activities on release of nutrients and
sediments to streams. Developed modules for performing data analysis in the classroom. IEER
CURRENT CONSULTING ACTIVITIES
AMEC Earth& Environmental - Plymouth Meeting, PA
Working with Water Resources group on FEMA flood maps and levee certification in support of
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Developed models to assess interior drainage in Darlington,
PA and Cumberland, MD for levee accreditation. Used RiverFLO-2D for model of Susquehanna
River at Three Mile Island, PA. 2-D modeling of sediment transport in tailings pond. AMEC
GeoAdvice - Vancouver, BC Canada
Development of hydraulic model for water distribution system used for analysis of operations,
rehabilitation and long term master planning. Trained utility staff on maintenance and use of
model and software. Developed stormwater and modeling standards for city of Coquitlam, BC.
QA/QC review of work products. GeoAdvice
Hydronia Pembroke Pines, FL
Tested 2-D finite element hydrodynamic numerical models and produced output graphics for
software verification and validation. Prepared verification and validation document. Hydronia
FLO-2D - Nutrioso, AZ
Documentation and training manuals for 2-dimensional software package including pre- and post-
processors. QA/QA testing of new modules. FLO-2D
Hicks Creek Watershed Association - Exeter, PA
Technical review of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map and guidance regarding Letter of Map
Amendment and Letter of Map Revision for Exeter Borough.
Technical Advisory Committee member overseeing multiphase flood plain analysis of two urban
watersheds. Provided technical comments regarding consultants draft reports.
Technical consultant: led data collection activities for watershed assessment, coordinated meetings
with local and state officials, provided technical review of draft documents, led field team that
identified and evaluated local flood associated problems.
Co-authored Growing Greener grant application for $45,000 for watershed assessment study .
Developed flood model for Hicks Creek: results showed rainfall-flooding response relationship,
assessed impact of maintenance/restoration actions, quantified need for stormwater pumping
require to eliminate residential flooding.
Coordinated the development of a GIS for the local watershed association.
NJB Soft - Phoenix, AZ
Providing training to Bentley software customers on WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerCAD,
SewerGEMS and CivilStorm.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005 - 2009 XP Software - Portland, OR and Belconnen ACT Australia
Senior engineer for engineering software for analysis and design of collection and conveyance
networks for stormwater, floodplains and sanitary sewers.
Managed technical publication program supporting software. Authored, edited and published
documentation, training manuals, and technical publications. Developed new manual for
integrating GIS/CAD data in network models. Added 2 -dimensional floodplain modeling
component.
Worked with developers in bug identification and resolving. Validated fi xes. QA/QC on software
enhancements.
Assisted and consulted with software users in developing, running and interpreting models
simulating performance of collection and conveyance systems.
2001 - 2005 Senior Engineer, Haestad Methods & Bentley Systems
Senior engineer for engineering software for analysis and design of water distribution networks
and collection/conveyance networks for stormwater and sanitary sewers.
Established program for the publishing of commercial and professional reference books in subject
areas related to Haestad Methods and Bentley software products.
Contributing author, managing editor and, technical editor for textboo ks and professional
references on applications of models to water resources engineering. Lead author for college text
book for training engineers in design of hydrologic and hydraulics infrastructure.
Assisted and consulted with software users in developing, running and interpreting models
simulating performance of collection and conveyance systems.
1997 - 2001 Senior Environmental Engineer, National Institute for Environmental Renewal
Principal investigator for analysis of water quality monitoring progra ms in non-tidal regions of
Chesapeake Bay watershed. Developed database for data user s survey, analysis of existing data
for detection limit requirements, performed literature review of applications of water quality
monitoring, and led synthesis of data users requirements into a prioritized list for Chesapeake Bay
Program. Led field demonstration programs of alternative technologies for continuous water
quality monitoring.
Manager of Environmental Science & Engineering Department. Supervised employees,
responsible for task assignments, hiring, annual reviews and promotion.
1995 - 1997 Senior Environmental Engineer, Metcalf & Eddy
Assistant manager for wastewater treatment and disposal alternatives selection and environmental
assessment in Alexandria, Egypt.
Led field investigations and data acquisition for modeling effort of receiving body, led evaluation
of sludge alternatives, coordinated with local experts on identification and resolution of key issues
in environmental assessment.
Oversaw the development and management of project database management system.
Preliminary design wastewater infrastructure including gravity conveyance conduits, pumping
stations and wastewater treatment plant.
1993 - 1995 Assistant Professor, Wilkes University
Taught courses in hydrology, hazardous waste management, solid waste management, and
introduction to environmental science.
Worked on curriculum design and application for accreditation of baccalaureate program in
environmental engineering.
1993 - 1995 Visiting Professor, Colorado School of Mines
Taught courses in water and wastewater treatment, environmental engineering, hazardous waste
management, and limnology; actively involved in planning Masters and Ph.D. programs in
environmental science and engineering.
Developed new graduate level course in Environmental Sampling and Data Analysis.
1986 - 1990 Senior Engineer, Roy F. Weston, Inc.
Project Manager for two RCRA Part B permit applications for radioactive mixed wastes and
trans-uranic mixed wastes. Responsible for client interaction and all project deliverables. Key
issues included the design of an ongoing analytical program, spill prevention and clean -up criteria,
and closure plans. Efforts included preparation of response to Notice of Deficiencies, rev isions to
permit applications, comments to draft permit, and negotiations for final permit. Continuing
activities included ongoing program for maintaining RCRA compliance at the facility.
Project Manager for industrial process survey and sampling program prerequisite to RCRA
permitting. Project involved large plant with hazardous, mixed radioactive, and trans -uranic
wastes. Responsibilities included project sampling, safety, and data management plans, review of
field data collection efforts, coordination with on-site field laboratory, and programming for data
presentation and report generation. Designed reporting format that included graphical presentation
of waste flow information.
Project Manager for preparation of response to EPA Information Request u nder sections 104(e) of
CERCLA and 3007 of RCRA. Project involved the production of an historical record of waste
management activities at Rocky Flats Plant. Responsible for the development of data
management plan, preparation of Quality Assurance Plan, project scheduling, interface with EPA
and client attorneys, and training of project personnel.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer State of Pennsylvania Number PE-049511-E
PUBLICATIONS
Bruns, D., Barnard, T.E., Klemow, K., Larkin, K., Nabe reny, B., Schramm, E., Sperger, C.,(2012) Potential
impacts of Marcellus shale gas development on water quality in northeastern Pennsylvania: An
analysis of summertime trends, Presented at the PennFuture Clean Energy Conference, Philadelphia,
PA. Link.
Barnard, T.E., Schramm, E., Nabereny, B., Bruns, D., Klemow, K., (2012) Surface water quality
monitoring to address the impacts on Marcellus Gas development on small and me dium streams in
northeast Pennsylvania, Presented at the American Geophyiscal Union Science Policy Conference.
Link to AGU. Link to poster.
Barnard, T.E., Schramm, E., Nabereny, B., Bruns, D., Klemow, K., (2012) Surface water quality
monitoring to address the impacts on Marcellus Gas development on small and mediu m streams in
northeast Pennsylvania, Presented at the Pennsylvania Academy of Science March 30. Power Point
Speaker s Notes.
de Schaetzen, W., Barnard, T.E., Hung, J., Clark, S., Gottfred, C., Acosta, B., Reynolds, P. (2011) How
Much is 'Your Un-Calibrated Model' Costing Your Utility? Ten Lessons Learned From Calibrating the
CRD Water Model, Presented at the Conference on Stormwater and Urban Water Systems M odeling,
Toronto, ON.
Barnard, T.E. (2009) Principles of numerical modeling in stormwater management, C.E. News.com,
October. CE News PDF
Barnard, T.E., Kuch, A.W., Thompson, G.R., Mudaliar, S. Phillips, B.C. (2007) Evolution of an Integrated
1D/2D Modeling Package for Urban Drainage. Contemporary Modeling of Urban Water Systems,
Monograph 15, CHI, Guelph, ON, Canada. CHI PDF.
Haestad Methods and Walski, T., (2004) Wastewater Collection System Modeling and Design, Haestad
Press, Waterbury, CT. (contributing author and managing editor) . Link.
Haestad Methods and Durans, S. Rocky (2003) Stormwater Conveyance Modeling and Design, Haestad
Press, Waterbury, CT. (contributing author and technical editor) . Link.
Haestad Methods (2004 and 2002) Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering, Haestad Press,
Waterbury, CT. (contributing author and managing editor to 5th and 6th editions) Link.
Barnard, T.E., Hass, L.A., Cook, R.D. (2000) Field demonstration projects for evaluation of alternative
technologies for providing continuous monitoring of nitrogen and phosphorus in fresh water streams,
Presented at 16th Annual Waste Testing and Quality Assurance Symposium.
Barnard, T. E. and Eldin, A.H. (1997), Hydrologic Studies of Lake Maryout, a Shallow Delta Lake in
Egypt, Environmental Management & Technologies International Conference & Trade Fair, Cairo,
Egypt.
Barnard, T. E. (1996) Extending the concept of data quality objec tives to account for total sample variance,
Chapter 9 in: Principles of Environmental Sampling, 2nd Ed ., L.H. Keith ed., ACS Professional
Reference Book, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. Link.
Barnard, T.E. (1995) Environmental Sampling in: Handbook of Environmental Chemistry Vol 2, Part G, L.
Enaix, Ed. Springer, Berlin.
Barnard, T.E. (1993) Data Quality Objectives: Do they give us a false sense of security about our data or do
they cause us to throw away useful information? Presented at the American Chemical Society National
Convention, Denver, Colorado.
Barnard, T.E. (1992) Comments on: formic and acetic acids in coastal No rth Carolina rainwater. Environ.
Sci. Technol. 26(6): 1259-1260. PDF
Barnard, T.E. (1991) Learning from the Acid Rain Program. Science 252:1475.
Barnard, T. E. (1991) RCRA Compliance and Permitting Activities at Rocky Flats Plant, Colorado.
Presented at the 1991 Colorado Hazardous Waste Management Society Conference.
Barnard, T. E. and Weinel, D. H. (1991) Development of a relational database system for the management
of environmental data for a DOE facility. Presented at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Air & Waste
Management Association.
Barnard, T. E. and Weinel, D.H. (1991) Database management in environmental investigations. Lecture
presented at the National Research & Development Conference on the Control of Hazardous Materials.
Bisogni, J. J. Jr. and Barnard, T. E. (1987) Numerical techniques to correct for weak acid errors in Gran
function analysis of titration data. Water Research 21:1207-1219. PDF
Medine, A. J., Lamarra, V. A., and Barnard, T. E. (1986) Lake and Reservoir Management: 1985 Literature
Review. Jour. W.P.C.F. 58:610-619.
Barnard, T. E. and Bisogni, J. J. Jr. (1985) Errors in Gran function analysis of titration data from dilute
acidified waters. Water Research 19:393-399. PDF
QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENTS
Stormwater PDF
Geospatial Data PDF
Education and Training PDF
CONTACT INFORMATION
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