Jordon P. Cheifet, PE, CFM

***** ****** ***** ****, **** 224, San Diego, CA 92130

Phone: 215-***-****, Email: ufi20q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a challenging position with a successful company that will utilize my knowledge of civil and coastal engineering, floodplain management, and GIS by working on unique projects in the San Diego area.

Experience: Ocean and Coastal Consultants, Inc., Gibbsboro, NJ September 2005-August 2010

Project Engineer/GIS Analyst

• Lead project engineer for the New York City Waterfront Mapping and Management System Asset Program. Responsibilities include gathering field data; planning all field activities for land- and water-based surveying/mapping crews; and post-processing of data. Sample projects involve mapping, inspecting, and assigning ratings to waterfront structures in New York Harbor.

• Perform above and underwater inspections of waterfront structures at sites in California, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Member of dive team as both diver and tender. Inspections involve assigning ratings to timber, concrete, and steel structures for subsequent repair and maintenance.

• Lead project engineer for the FEMA Flood Map Revision Program, Region I. Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic data for coastal floodplain analysis along shoreline of New England. Create digital flood maps as part of preliminary mapping phase of NFIP. Analysis includes classifying physical traits of coastline, running numerical models to determine coastal flooding and erosion conditions, and developing GIS geodatabases to manage spatial data.

• Prepare and submit Letter of Map Change applications to FEMA for private clients as part of NFIP. Gather tide and wave data for analysis using CHAMP model to determine coastal flooding and erosion conditions.

• Analyze infrared aerial imagery to determine density of vegetation and infrastructure along coastline for subsequent numerical modeling. Sample projects involve wetlands restoration and coastal floodplain delineation.

• Lead project engineer for Jamaica Bay, NY Wetlands Restoration project. Perform geotechnical and wave climate analysis. Design floating breakwater system to reduce wave energy and increase sediment accretion in salt and freshwater wetlands.

• Perform design and analysis for multiple beach protection and restoration projects in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Analysis includes design waves, armor unit sizing, and overtopping analysis for groins, beach fills, seawalls, and bulkheads.

• Prepare and submit local, state, and federal permit application materials for various coastal zone projects. Projects include dredging, structural repairs, and site remediation at public and private sites in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

• Calculate dredge cross-sections and volumes for projects in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Determine side-slope stability. Develop and submit sediment sampling and analysis plans to regulatory agencies. Supervise hydrographic surveys at various sites in New York Harbor.

• Prepare drawings, proposals, cost estimates, and technical specifications for various waterfront projects.

Navatek Ltd., Honolulu, HI August 2004-August 2005

Technical Writer, Science and Engineering Department

• Interpret and report data gathered from structural analysis and model testing.

• Write monthly progress reports for advanced hull designs. 

Pennoni Associates, Inc., Doylestown, PA August 2002-July 2003

Civil Engineer, Municipal Department

• Review proposals and submittals for residential, municipal, and commercial projects for compliance with local zoning codes and subsequent permitting.

• Design of storm water management systems for residential subdivisions using PondPack and HEC-HMS.

• Perform site-investigations for potential storm water impact from development.

• Member of survey crew as part of site/civil projects.

McMahon Associates, Inc., Fort Washington, PA May 2001-August 2001

Engineer, Traffic Planning Department

• Plan and supervise traffic impact studies for state, local, and private projects. Responsibilities include maintaining field equipment, scheduling staff, writing final and weekly progress reports.

• Collect and analyze traffic data for various projects using trip generation models.

Mayfield Gardens, Inc., Newtown Square, PA May 2000-August 2000

Field Engineer, Landscape Design Department

• Quantity take-offs for various landscaping projects.

• Design of storm water grading and layout plans.

• Supervise workers performing construction activities.

Education: M.S., University of Hawaii May 2005

Major: Ocean and Resources Engineering

Concentration: Coastal Engineering

B.S., Pennsylvania State University May 2002

Major: Civil Engineering

Concentration: Water Resources Engineering

Computer

Skills: ArcGIS, ArcCatalog, ArcPad, Pathfinder Office, ArcObjects (VBA and Python), AutoCAD, CHAMP, ACES, HYPACK, MATLAB, Microsoft Office.

Certifications: Certified Floodplain Manager (2009), Professional Engineer - CT (2008), Surface Supplied Air Underwater Inspection Certification (2005), Red Cross CPR and First Aid (Current), OSHA Confined Space Entrant and Attendant Program (Current); OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hr Training (Current); NAUI Open Water Scuba Certification (1992).

Interests: Travel, Scuba Diving, Cycling.

References: Available upon request.

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