Civil Design Engineer

• May 2022 - Present

Design Engineer, PE

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2022

- Utilization of predetermined methods to perform the structural design and analysis of various products. - Utilize information supplied by the owner to develop the horizontal and vertical geometric layout for the various products. - Visualize and create the necessary details pertinent to the development of the design plans and shop drawings for the various products. - Provide quality control of all design and drafting work associated with assigned projects. - The inputting of the wall draw program and drafting of wall elevation views and details for bid and final projects based on data provided by the owner. - Use of the quantity extract program and other facilities to prepare and/or review material takeoffs. - Perform extra-department responsibilities assigned in areas of administration, training, technical standards and design tools, product packages, and/or procedures and standardization. Show less

Project Engineer

• Jan 2008 - May 2009

Highlights of projects include: Wastewater System Improvement, Tennille, GA • Designed and drafted a 150,000 feet force main and a 500 feet gravity sewer line • Created erosion and sediment control plan which included selecting the proper type of silt fence, the location of the silt fences and silt traps • Made recommendation to the City to line the sewer lines with polymer coating or replace the existing lines, after reviewing the inflow and infiltration study • Responsible for the coordination of design deliverables between the the client and EPD for review and approval Atlanta Area Council Bert Adams Cub Adventure Camp, Conyers, GA Proposed Nature and Pool Area, Dining Hall, Access Drive, Stockade, and Neighborhoods • Designed and drafted the 5,740 linear feet waterline • Designed and drafted a septic system to handle a flow of 45,000 GPD coming from five different buildings on site. The system required 17,200 feet of septic line to be laid out in area smaller than two acres • Submitted the design and calculations to the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) for review and approval City of Lula - McLeod St. Pump Station • Designed the layout for a wet well, doghouse manhole, valve vault, generator pad, and control panel to fit the existing surroundings • Calculated the volume displacement and elevation for each of the components of the wet well • Selected optimal pumps for the wet well to deal with head loss and flow rates • Amended specifications and contract to pertain to the project’s needs and specifications West Water Reclamation Facility, Villa Rica, GA • QA/QCed 200+ shop drawings of valves, concrete structures, pipe layouts, rebar layouts, grating, pumps and many other items to determine that the contractor and subcontractor were meeting design requirements that were specified in the plans and specifications document Show less

Engineer

• Jun 2007 - Jan 2008

Highlights of projects include: Highway 354 Water Main, Pine Mountain, GA • Designed and routed a 5,848 linear feet waterline in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 • Created erosion and sediment control plan in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 which included selecting the proper type of silt fence, the location of the silt fences and silt traps • Communicated with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to obtain right-of-way and easement during the construction process Ridge Road Waterline, Paulding County, GA • Developed easement drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 • Prepared quantity take offs for the 15,700 linear feet of 24” DIP waterline • Submitted the designs to the client (Paulding County Department of Public Works) for review and approval. Addressed comments from County and submitted for final approval Cedarcrest Road Widening, Paulding County, GA. • Created construction drawings for a 5,175 linear feet road-widening project • Performed quantity take off for the roadway widening Show less

Construction Coordinator

• May 2005 - Aug 2005

• Aided in preparing bids and estimates for a project at University of Alabama. • Worked in the field performing general construction (including poured concrete, tied rebar, compacted soil, and dug footings), site layout and foundation-laying tasks. • Assisted in surveying sites for development of future projects. • Maintained subcontractor database in Excel to keep project within the budget. • Aided in preparing bids and estimates for a project at University of Alabama. • Worked in the field performing general construction (including poured concrete, tied rebar, compacted soil, and dug footings), site layout and foundation-laying tasks. • Assisted in surveying sites for development of future projects. • Maintained subcontractor database in Excel to keep project within the budget.

Engineering Intern

• May 2004 - Aug 2004

Performed inspections on concrete structures for cracks and exposed rebar to ensure structural safety and plant performance. Gathered fire related information to prepare for fire safety inspections. Created as-build drawings for the plants corporate office. Performed inspections on concrete structures for cracks and exposed rebar to ensure structural safety and plant performance. Gathered fire related information to prepare for fire safety inspections. Created as-build drawings for the plants corporate office.