Project Engineer
Resume:
RONALD L. WILSON
Pikesville, MD 21208
*********@*******.***
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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