Portfolio

Developed a python tool to interface with model .out files and pull requested .tsf files. Later improved this code and had it integrated into the "Autocalibration" tool being developed on behalf of Wade Trim.

Embedded onsite at Cleveland Water Department to document current water distribution modeling practices and advice on future steps to take during a staffing transition. Compiled a report on Standard Operating Procedures and modernization recommendations.

Built a Power BI dashboard to ingest groundwater well readings from IoT sensors and post-process into a convenient accessible dashboard. Worked in conjunction with the Wade Trim DevOps team to automate and publish the tool for use on a large stormwater detention facility construction project.

Work with Authority to determine site locations for 10 flow meters and 3 rain gages to be used in a SWMM model of the Authority's main interceptors and several key pump stations and syphons. Worked on but did not complete project due to change in job.

• InfoSWMM, SSOAP

• ArcGIS Pro

• Flow Monitoring Field Work

H&H modeling of the Dravosburg Combined system utilizing flow monitor data and provided GIS database.  Worked on but did not complete project due to change in job.

• InfoWorks ICM SE

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

H&H modeling of the Duquesne Combined system utilizing flow monitor data and provided GIS database.  Worked on but did not complete project due to change in job.

• InfoWorks ICM SE

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

Development of an HEC-HMS model to determine Probable Maximum Flood elevation for the Laurel Run Reservoir located in St. Mary's, PA.

• HEC-HMS

• ArcGIS Pro

Development of an HEC-HMS model to determine Probable Maximum Flood elevation for the Salt Run Reservoir located in Emporium, PA.

• HEC-HMS

• ArcGIS Pro

Creation of zoning map using old paper maps. Migration to ArcGIS Online for publishing of public facing zoning application. Also created a Survey123 Zoning Violation tool for the Township to replace existing paper processes.

• ArcGIS Pro

• ArcGIS Online

Completed H&H report for the enclosure of a stream along Mansfield Road and the effect on neighboring properties and stream conditions.

• HEC-RAS

• FlowMaster

Used existing GIS and As-built data to build and calibrate a water model for use by the Authority in design and planning. InfoWater Pro model consisted of 2 tanks, 2 booster stations, and several interconnects. Performed Hydrant flow testing to obtain pressure calibration points and pipe roughness values. Used the calibrated model in planning for system expansion and to support bottling operations and significant commercial development. Completed fire flow simulations and alternatives analysis for new tanks and booster pumps.

• InfoWater

• ArcMap

• Hydrant Flow Testing

Converted an existing WaterCAD model to an InfoWater model including updating and adding new areas of the system. System comprised of 2 tanks and a booster station and several interconnects. Planned and performed hydrant testing and applied results to model calibration. Compiled a Master Plan summarizing system deficiencies using model extended period runs and hydrant fire flow testing.

• InfoWater Pro

• Hydrnat Flow Testing

• ArcGIS Pro

Completed H&H modeling of the Chartiers and Brush Run Interceptor and accompanying pump stations. Flow data from 20 meters was used to calibrate the model and divide sewer flows by community.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

Creation of a Zoning map using a decades old paper map and updating by review or ordinances.

• ArcGIS Pro

Creation of System Map utilizing As-Built drawings. Migration to ArcGIS Online platform

• ArcGIS Pro

• ArcGIS Online

H&H study of waste disposal site to determine H&H effect on streams and neighboring properties.

• HEC-RAS

• FlowMaster

Calibrated H&H Model consisting of 5 flow monitors, pump station, forcemain, and interceptor to assist in the development of a Corrective Action Plan

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

Update of System map. Worked with Precision Laser to setup a collection program using Terraflex and an R2 unit. Eventual transition to Collector app and ArcGIS Online.

• ArcGIS Collector

• Trimble TerraFlex

• Trimble R2 GNSS

Updated GIS database using As-builts and constructed truck maps.

• ArcMap

Assisted the design team by creating a calibrated H&H model to determine design flows for a new pump station

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

Update of Sewer and Water system mapping and migration and setup of ArcGIS Online platform to increase utilization of mapping in the field. Updates were made based on survey data.

• ArcGIS Online

• ArcReader

• ArcMap

Assisted the design team by creating a calibrated H&H model to determine design flows for a new pump station

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

Migration of System GIS Maps to ArcGIS Online

• ArcGIS Online

• ArcGIS Pro

Converted existing offline zoning maps to an ArcGIS Online public zoning map to be posted on the Borough website. Implemented a new ArcGIS Online organization for the borough to support this and future webmaps

• ArcGIS Online

• ArcGIS Pro

Worked on E&S and PCSM design and permitting for a new pump station and sewer system for FTMA.

• Civil3D

• HydroCAD

• Permitting

For the second round of ALCOSAN GROW grants, I successfully submitted reimbursement and new separation projects for over $1 million. 

• InfoSWMM

• ArcMap

I completed new MS4 permits for several clients including development of MS4 mapping and Pollution Reduction Plans and helped to establish MS4 programs. Canonsburg, Carnegie, Elizabeth, Glassport, Lincoln, New Eagle, Oakdale, Greensburg Area, Stowe

• ArcMap

• Permitting

Successfully submitted GROW grant applications for green source reduction projects for Carnegie Borough totaling nearly $200,000.

• InfoSWMM

• ArcMap

I completed E&S and PCSM design and permitting for two pump stations and accompanying forcemains as part of the Phase 1 CSO program for ABC.

• Civil3D

• HydroCAD

• Permitting

I completed design and permitting for a small culvert replacement for NHTMA.

• Civil3D

• Permitting

• FlowMaster

Automated the process of determining hydrologic routing landcover areas. The tool is written in Python and can be used within ArcGIS to intersect several layers and produce a table of areas that can be used in hydrologic calculations. This tool can turn several hours or days of work into just a few minutes and it keeps calculations organized and repeatable for frequently changing designs

• Python

• ArcMap

Coordinating Utilities and Permitting such as Tap-In and Tap-Termination plans.

• Civil3D

• Permitting

Working with a small team, I helped to develop the technical aspects of a new initiative to provide clients with new tools to evaluate sites and concepts. Using available applications, we streamlined providing online GIS maps, evaluated 3D modeling and presentation tools, and conceptualized project Dashboards that will provide one-point access to clients. 

• Infraworks 360

• ArcGIS Online

• Augment

Coordinating Utilities, Permitting such as Tap-In and Tap-Termination plans, Sewage Facilities Planning Module, and Department of Public Works approval drawings.

• Civil3D

• Permitting

Converting plans to 3D models for integration into an Infraworks model to be used by the cleint for public presentation and discussion. Built manually using takeoffs and best available information.

• Sketchup

• Infraworks360

This project for the Park7 Group consisted of civil site work for a new 17-story apartment building. I worked with utility companies, the architect and general contractor to determine site utility connections and prepared a stormwater design to capture runoff. I also helped to prepare various permit submissions and communicated weekly with the design team.

• Civil3D

• HydroCAD

• ArcMap

As part of land development for Indy-Apple, LLC, I worked with project managers and other team members to layout a site plan for two restaurants and a hotel along Oakland Avenue. I assisted in drafting a land development package, running stormwater calculations, submitting various permitting packages including NPDES and I coordinated with utility companies and other permitting entities.

• Civil3D

• HydroCAD

• Hydraflow

As part of The Bible Chapel's new worship center project, I assisted in site layout and preliminary grading of the site. I also helped prepare the Land Development submission, coordinated with utility companies, drafted the Highway Occupancy Permits and Sewage Facilities Planning Module.

• Civil3D

• Permitting

Greenville Sanitary Authority wanted a complete catalog of their storm sewer infrastructure. To help deliver this, I generated mapbooks for their municipality that our survey crews used to GPS all catch basins, manholes and sewers. After the survey was complete, I assembled the data into a database that could be used by the Authority to track the status of their infrastructure, such as which catch basins needed to be cleaned. The deliverable was a set of detailed maps showing all relevant elevations and sizes of their storm infrastructure.

• ArcMap

The existing Order Entry system to start new projects consisted of paper forms being filled out by hand and delivered to various personnel by hand or via email with multiple copies. To organize this process I utilized Google Forms and JavaScript to build an online Order Entry system. New jobs could be opened, assigned project numbers and engineers from any device with an internet connect. Emails and PDF were automatically generated and a master tracking spreadsheet was appended so that all open project could be reviewed in monthly meetings.

• JavaScript

• Google Apps Script

KLH Engineers had been exploring the idea of an intranet to facilitate some basic business information and practices. After many meetings discussing Enterprise options, I build a simple yet functional intranet using a Google Site. Employees could see a company calendar, open new Order Entries, find project numbers, contact info, and client information, and use other tools like GIS maps and a company directory to be productive.

• Google Sites

• ArcGIS Online

Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority needed to quantify flows in its system as well as flows entering from neighboring communities. Using GIS I planned for surveys to be conducted of the system and then processed this survey data into a detail GIS for use in planning flow monitoring locations. Coordination with officials in neighboring communities was required to ensure all connections were accounted for.

• ArcMap

• Flow Monitoring

The Authority's previous engineer had completed an H&H model of the two main interceptors tributary to one of the wastewater treatment plants. After additional survey data collection, I corrected errors in the model and modeled possible scenarios for system augmentation including upsizing of sewers and bolting of manholes to prevent blowouts.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

I scanned old paper maps and georeferenced them to State Plane coordinates along with old CAD files. I then created a GIS map with all the legacy information for use by the Authority to manage their assets.

• ArcMap

Shaler Municipal Authority was in possession of paper mapbooks of their sewer collection system that were used by their office and by field crews. Although they also had some of the GIS used to create these paper mapbooks, they were not able to print more when needed. To assist them, I obtained a page of their mapbook and built a one-to-one recreation that included some requested modifications including color coded pipe sizes. The deliverable was several sets of bound and laminated map books that their field crews could use to identify locations and connectivity of their system.

• ArcMap

Carnegie suffered a significant flood after a >100 year storm that caused damage to streets and basements below Carnegie Park. Engineers worked to plan additional sewers system improvements to alleviate the flooding for 100 year storms. I coordinated flow monitoring at a key choke point and used the data to develop a H&H model of the watershed and conveyance system. This aided in sizing additional sewers and determining alternative alignments and elevations of parallel sewers.

• InfoSWMM

• ArcMap

The City of McKeesport Municipal Authority acquired the treatment systems for Duquesne and Dravosburg. In order to complete a Long Term Control Plan for each system and an Act 537 report, KLH had to show that the system was capable of conveying all flows to treatment including 350% of peak dry flow. In addition, a H&H model was needed to evaluate future plans for the two systems. Without high quality data, I coordinated a survey of the existing conveyance systems including field work to verify specific details. Using this data I build a GIS and used it to build an H&H model for each system. I then evaluated each system to determine compliance with the requirements.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

Supported the development of a Erie Water Works Master Plan as part of the modeling team. The system was comprised of 11 booster stations, 14 tanks and reservoirs and 2 WTPs. Worked with Innovyze to develop a detailed InfoWater model. Assisted in calibration and utilized GIS tools to keep the model updated throughout the process.  Created extensive exhibits based on modeling results and planning to determine areas of growth in and around the county that could be served by EWW. 

• ArcMap

As part of a NPDES permit, Carnegie is required to complete a Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) to report overflows from an outfall in their system. Instead of installing a permanent flow meter, we installed a temporary flow meter  and a rain gauge for several months of data collection. Using this data I built a multiple linear regression model to predict overflow volumes based on rainfall from public rain stations. The model was implemented into an Excel spreadsheet to allow rainfall data to be easily enters and predicted volumes calculated.

• VBA

Although large watersheds that are more than a few acres are readily available. Small watersheds need delineated by hand. Using geoprocessing available in MapWindow, I authored dozens of exhibits showing small watersheds as calculated by software. These watersheds are produced in a few minutes and are almost always as accurate as hand delineated ones.

• MapWindow

• ArcMap

NHTMA was preparing to upgrade several pump stations and wanted to study the process lift station at the WWTP to determine if upsizing was needed to prevent flooding that was occurring in one of their main interceptors. Using previous flow monitoring data, I constructed an InfoSWMM model and calibrated it to be able to predict flows for large storms and future growth. This included modeling multiple pump stations and a large basin. I was able to recommend locations for additional flow monitoring to increase the usefulness of the model.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

The Moon Township Municipal Authority requested assistance to quantify flooding and overflows at a pump station, capacity issues and sizing and locating potential equalization basins. Using the Authority's existing GIS information and scanned drawings, I constructed a H&H model and calibrated to existing flow data that needed to be processed. The deliverable was a presentation showing the calibration of the model and identification of potential causes of flooding along with recommendations for upsizing and relining of pipes and potential equalization basin locations.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

The Moon Township Municipal Authority was experiencing flooding near one of its pump stations where the flows were not being conveyed to the pump station. I coordinated flow monitoring around the pump station and created an H&H model to identify the problem areas in the system and make recommendations in order to convey storm flows to the pump station without overflows.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

New billing meters needed to be constructed along two main interceptors that collect sewage from neighboring municipalities. I designed  vault improvements to contain Palmer-Bowlus flumes and determined the hydraulic parameters that needed to be met. Field work was conducted to collect survey information for an existing vault located in a remote area. I worked with a third-party consultant to have them import our 3D models into CFD software to determine feasibility to meet hydraulic specifications for various flow conditions within the given footprint.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

I used a combination of paper maps, shapefiles and CAD drawings to create a GIS of the water distribution system for Aleppo to facilitate their asset management. 

• ArcMap

Helped the South Fayette Municipal Authority to troubleshoot an existing H&H model and determine RTK parameters for their catchment areas which entered a multi municipal interceptor. This helped to keep their share of the maintenance and upgrade costs of the shared system in line with what flow they were actually producing.

• EPA SWMM

• SSOAP

Modeled a short system of sewer entering a WWTP in order to help size the headworks and determine any system issues.

• EPA SWMM

• SSOAP

NHTMA needed to model a gravity portion of their system using existing flow data in order to determine what lines needed upsized before the downstream WWTP upgrades were to be completed so that the connection to the wetwell and the capacity of the system was coordinated.

• InfoSWMM

• SSOAP

• ArcMap

The Tipon channels in Peru demonstrate an understanding of hydraulic principles by the Inca civilization. Irrigation channels were built to convey water down steep gradients without allowing flows to transition from supercritical to subcritical flow. When that transition occurs, hydraulic jumps can be found. Understanding and managing this transition can reduce hydraulic jumps and reduce damage to your channel. As part of a group, I helped to build a computer model of a channel that achieved the same effect and then I planned and built a flume that let us compare the effect of energy dissipation from different surface roughnesses.

• Hydraulic Flumes

• Sketchup