Experience

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  Railroad Commission of Texas

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Engineer

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Surface Mining & Reclamation Division, Applications and Permits Team. Engineering review of applications and design plans to ensure compliance with coal mining regulations and performance standards. Reviewed and developed reclamation cost estimates up to $112.9 million. Reviewed and developed models for stream diversions, sedimentation ponds, impoundments, ditches, terraces, drop structures, inlets, and outlets (HEC-RAS, SEDCAD-4, HY-8, HEC-HMS, Hydraflow). Reviewed water quality and quantity data and models for impoundments, sedimentation ponds, and long-term surface water and groundwater monitoring studies. Reviewed plans for mine operations, reclamation, major earthwork, engineered structures, roadways, and treatment of acid mine drainage (AutoCAD Civil3D, Carlson Mining, Global Mapper, AMDTreat). Conducted post-construction field inspections. Provided written and oral testimony for administrative hearings.

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  Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc.

  • Georgetown, Texas, United States

  • Engineer

    • Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Georgetown, Texas, United States

    Modeling for floodplain delineation, drainage studies, and civil infrastructure design (included HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoDesk River & Flood Analysis Module, HY-8, Hydraflow, EPANet). Designed detention ponds, culverts, ditches, storm sewers, water supply pipes, and roadways. Provided project management services and developed proposals and scopes of work. Provided construction-phase contract management and engineering support for a $4.4 million paving project. Assisted with civil drafting and plan production (Civil3D and MicroStation).

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  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  • United States
  • Environmental Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Engineer

    • Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

    Water Quality Division, Industrial Wastewater Permits Team. Reviewed highly technical industrial wastewater permit applications, provided engineering guidance to staff, established limits for water discharges from Superfund and Voluntary Cleanup Program sites, interpreted environmental law/rules/policies, represented the TCEQ at public meetings/conferences/legal proceedings, trained staff, participated in rulemaking and interagency workgroups, prepared concise recommendations, and provided customer service.

  • Program Supervisor

    • Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

    Water Availability Division, Resource Protection Team. Supervised the TCEQ's programs related to water conservation and drought contingency planning, instream flow recommendations, and environmental reviews of water rights permit applications. Worked with staff and Texas Instream Flows Program partners to develop scientifically-based recommendations reports.

  • Engineer

    • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

    Reviewed highly technical industrial wastewater permit applications, provided engineering guidance to staff, established limits for water discharges from Superfund and Voluntary Cleanup Program sites, interpreted environmental law/rules/policies, represented the TCEQ at public meetings/conferences/legal proceedings, trained staff, participated in rulemaking and interagency workgroups, prepared concise recommendations, and provided customer service.

  • Engineering Specialist (Environmental Permit Specialist)

    • Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

    Water Quality Division, Municipal Wastewater Permits Team. Involved technical review of wastewater permit applications, review/approval of plans and specifications, interpreting environmental law/rules/policies, representing the TCEQ at public meetings/conferences/legal proceedings, training staff, participating in rulemaking and interagency workgroups, preparing concise recommendations, and providing customer service.

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  Texas A&M University

  • Dept. of Ecosystem Science and Management

  • Graduate Research Fellow

    • Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
    • Dept. of Ecosystem Science and Management

    Wetland hydrology study in Harris County, Texas focusing on runoff, groundwater levels, and evapotranspiration. Involved publication/presentation of research, intensive data analysis, review and interpretation of law/policy, literature review, planning/scheduling, field engineering, equipment installation/maintenance, and environmental/topographic surveying.

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  Texas A&M University

  • Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

  • Student Worker (Research Assistant)

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

    Groundwater recharge study on juniper removal in the Edwards Aquifer. Involved engineering, equipment installation/maintenance, planning/scheduling, and environmental surveying.

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  Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation

  • Student Worker

    • 2005 - 2007

    Involved extension/outreach, promoting youth leadership, engaging with donors/volunteers/the public, preparing equipment and supplies for statewide events, event setup, customer service, and office/secretarial work.The 4-H scholarship program made a huge impact on Dex's family. He was honored to serve alongside the amazing people at the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation office while attending Texas A&M University.~Make the world a little better today. Make an impact at http://texas4hfoundation.org/give.