President

• Jan 2004 - Present

Majdi Ataya, PE, is the President of Onward Engineering and a Project Manager on key contracts. He is extremely familiar with the process of design engineering, construction management and inspection. Majdi understands the importance of excellent communication. With over 30 years of experience in the public works, design, & construction management industries, Majdi is an effective project manager offering a level of expertise sought by many. Services provided by Onward Engineering include preparing engineering design plans, PS&E packages, bid documents for CIP projects, review subdivision and development plans, plan check capital improvement projects, and provide construction management and inspection services. His responsibilities include: -Staff Management -Chair Project Meetings -Quality Assurance & Quality Control -Engineering Review Show less

Member

• 1981 - 2016

Deputy Director of Public Works

• 1989 - 2004

Plan, budget, schedule, direct and coordinate a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to maintain, operate and upgrade the city’s infrastructure. The CIP includes: highways, local streets, traffic signals, median beautification, alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, waterline infrastructure, sewer line infrastructure, storm drain infrastructure, and other public facilities. Review and approve design plans, specifications, contracts, inspections and approve construction. Review, and approve developer maps, plans, and agreements. Coordinate work with federal, state, county, city and special district agencies at all levels. Show less

Senior Civil Engineer

• 1984 - 1989

Design and build civil infrastructure for the Petro-Chemical industry, i.e. roads, pipelines, pier structures, platforms, etc. During various phases of design and construction was responsible for planning, organizing, and directing professional and sub professional engineers. Coordinated design & construction efforts with other disciplines, resolved problems involving design materials & construction, & supervised the work performed by contractors. Design and build civil infrastructure for the Petro-Chemical industry, i.e. roads, pipelines, pier structures, platforms, etc. During various phases of design and construction was responsible for planning, organizing, and directing professional and sub professional engineers. Coordinated design & construction efforts with other disciplines, resolved problems involving design materials & construction, & supervised the work performed by contractors.

Civil Engineer

• 1982 - 1984

Prepared structural design calculations and drawings for buildings, and other structures made of reinforced concrete and steel. Prepared cost estimates for public facilities, and developer projects. I was responsible for preparing cost estimates for public facilities, and developer projects. I conducted special engineering studies of existing facilities, and resolved problems that occurred during construction. Along with supervising the construction, my duties also included establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the developers, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and the public. Show less

Civil Designer

• 1981 - 1982

All work was pertinent to public works projects, I performed basic design and drafting of; street plans, grading plans, subdivision plans, waterline plans, sewerline plans, and storm drain plans. I also prepared topographic maps, and performed hydrological studies, traffic studies, and various surveying duties as party chief. All work was pertinent to public works projects, I performed basic design and drafting of; street plans, grading plans, subdivision plans, waterline plans, sewerline plans, and storm drain plans. I also prepared topographic maps, and performed hydrological studies, traffic studies, and various surveying duties as party chief.