I have demonstrated expertise in design team guidance, engineering management, scheduling, planning and project coordination. As well, I have extensive experience to develop and prove control and treatment strategies and methods for industrial wastewater, water, and recycling systems. I provide specialized services in the area of project management, planning, in-house design coordination, scheduling and document control of complex projects of wastewater treatment projects, watershed studies, wastewater collection network system and treatment plant, treated sewerage effluent and irrigation system, Water resource engineering: design of water supply, distribution systems, reservoirs, Water management, Wastewater plant composting facilities, Operation & Maintenance systems design, Environmental planning, evaluations and impact assessments flood management planning and design, and erosion assessments preparation of complex hydrologic studies examining flood impacts, floodplain mapping and flood mitigation, natural drainage systems and river engineering studies. I also provide planning and design of stormwater drainage systems, shoreline stabilization works, analysis culverts.
My credentials include 20 years in management, design, supervision, and maintenance for different type of projects (i.e. infrastructure, wastewater treatment, water supply & distribution, transportation and Soil conservation), including over 8 years experience in irrigation, landscape, drainage and land reclamation in Middle East Area and my educational background includes Agriculture, Rural Planning and civil & Environmental engineering.
Along with my skills and my experience, I have a M.sc. in Irrigation from American University of Beirut and my second M.sc. in Engineering Science from Civil Engineering Department of University of Toledo, Ohio, USA. In addition, I have Diploma in Rural Planning from Spain and Lately I earned my certificate in Land Survey. I have Professional Engineering License in Ohio and Michigan and Certified Professional Erosion & sediment Control License (CPESC).
I have capabilities to lead a team and manage successful projects, as well as my ability to interact with clients. I am certain you would find me to be valuable asset to your organization. In addition to water resources experience, I have experience related to Agricultural projects, Rural Planning, Irrigation, Land Reclamation, Drainage, road infrastructure , Water distribution, transportation, Airport design, Water Quality, Wastewater Treatment, Site Development, Land Division, Landscaping projects.
I have gained experience in my field from working in different countries like Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey , Spain, and the United States. I have also prepared and produced contract documents and payment certificates on a number of municipal infrastructure projects.
MOWAFAK " MO" TAHA, M.Sc., CPESC, P.E.
OBJECTIVE: Civil Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS: Roadway infrastructure, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Drainage, Irrigation, Water distribution, Water Quality, Land Reclamation, Wastewater Treatment, Site Development, Land Division, Landscaping.
Design, Supervision, Maintenance, and Construction.
EDUCATION:
M.Sc. in Engineering Science, ( Environmental, Urban Drainage)
Civil Engineering Dept., University of Toledo, OHIO, USA
M.Sc. in Irrigation ( soil, water resources)
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
B.Sc. in Agriculture ( soil, Irrigation & Mechanization)
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Diploma (post graduate) in rural planning
Mediterranean Agronomic institute of Zaragoza, SPAIN
Diploma in Trickle Irrigation
Centro E Investigaccion Tecnolgia Agrarias, Canary Islands, SPAIN
Certificate in Land Surveying
Owens Community College, Toledo, OHIO, USA
LICENSING: Professional Engineer License in Ohio and Michigan, (P.E.)
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
Application of Modern Regional Rainfall Frequency Distributions, Land Autodesk
EXPERIENCE:
04/2004-04/2009 STANTEC CONSULTING, Inc., TOLEDO, OHIO, USA
Stantec.com
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Possessing a thorough knowledge of feasibility studies and the design of storm drain, drainage and water-quality facilities, organize and assign tasks, as well as supervise designers and draftsmen.
Solutions-focused, technical report writing and establishing specifications. Providing a complete design and construction plans concerned water management, drainage, water resources management and the identification and preparation roadway infrastructure development projects, including the analysis of the present situation, identification of development proposals, and preparation of the technical specifications, as well as investment costs evaluations and institutional settings arrangements for operation and management.
Design and upgrade the most appropriate form of infrastructure (Sanitation System, Storm Sewer, Drainage) and land development projects including defining the scope of works, provision and review of infrastructure works, management of project documentation and records, project scheduling and programming, site inspections, direct liaison with client(s) and associated key suppliers, plan and monitor job resource / expenditure and adjust as necessary, check/verify subordinates work management of design services, ensuring all infrastructure works are appropriate, and ensure work is completed in adherence to project cost, budget constraints and feasibility studies
EXPERIENCE:
Infrastructure projects
SSOE Toledo Waterways Initiatives: Working on evaluation and field inspection of 220,000 ft. (67km) of Sewer (Combined Sanitary and Storm in the City of Toledo, Ohio, Lead 5 crews and coordinate the work force(schedules, maps, supplies, etc.)
Then analysis the data and the recommendations.
- Worked on Replacing the CO2 Tanks and Storm & Pavement improvement for the City of Toledo Water Treatment Plant.
- Designed and prepared bid Document for 8 culvert replacements in Otterbein St Mary Campus in West of Ohio.
- Extending the infrastructure (Storm, Sanitary and Water supply) for new subdivision and design the road way and coordinate for other utilities improvements.
- Improving the water supply and drainage issue in the Downtown of the City of Wasoeun , northwest of Ohio
4/2004-12/2007 R.D.ZANDE & ASSOCIATES, TOLEDO, OHIO, USA
Zande.com
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Design and upgrade the most appropriate form of water systems, infrastructure (Sanitation System, Storm Sewer, Drainage) and land development projects
Design a range of water / wastewater/ stormwater and irrigation and environmental projects and pump stations . As well as, knowledge and proficiency in hydraulic works network design, and/or treatment plants.
Review and/or establish project scope, civil budget, design approach and applicable constraints with Department Manager and prepare feasibility studies and civil cost estimates. . Responsibilities also include business development with new and existing clients, leadership skills, project management, technical directions and detail design and construction administrative on Urban Development such as residential, commercial and industrial projects.
EXPERIENCE:
Infrastructure projects
- 10 projects for new water intake, water supply, 48†sanitary sewer, Combined sewer overflow evaluation and Sewer Separation & Overflow Elimination evaluation.
Wastewater & Water projects/Studies
- Worked on Preliminary Study to evaluate WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant) for City of Luna Pier in Michigan. Present different upgrading terms needed by the Plant (short, intermediate and Long term) and other alternatives type of Treatment.
- Helped the Henry County District to expand their service and determined their Water Rate (cost analysis). As well designing extending water line over District. The report includes several alternatives for elimination of pressure and volume deficiencies throughout the village, as well as estimated costs for each.
- Assisted in improvement of Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Columbus, Ohio
Pump Lift Station
-Tartan Field Phase 20 & 21, Delaware, Ohio
- West Lift Station, Napoleon, Ohio
- Otterbein Monclova Site, Monclova, Ohio
- Laser Pump Lift Station, Fremont, Ohio
Land Development projects
35 projects including the site improvement for Herrick Hospital, 5 new sites for Nursing & retirement campus, and more than 15 commercial and industrial site development in addition to 2 brown field sites. I designed 10 new subdivision plats where worked on more than 200 hundred-lot subdivision (preliminary & construction stage). Services related to these site plans have included site engineering, zoning assistance and landscape architecture.
As Project Engineer, oversaw the completion of the Phase I and Phase II Environmental and worked on the final design for the site remediation and provided detailed design services.
Transportation projects
-South Adrian Street Pavement & Drainage Improvements, Village of Lyons, Ohio
Served as Project Engineer for the pavement improvements. Services included the acquisition of funding through CDBG and OPWC. The design and construction included the reconstruction of the westerly portion of South Adrian Street, installation of new curbing and storm sewers and the grinding and resurfacing of the entire length of the street to the south corporation line.
-North Adrian Street Pavement, Village of Lyons, Ohio
installation of new curbing and the grinding and resurfacing of the entire length of the street to the south corporation line.
-Monroe Street Improvements Phase 4, Toledo, OH
assisted in preparing improvement plans for over 2,900 LF of Monroe Street that also included five (5) intersection details
-US 20 & US420 Improvements, OH
assisted in preparing improvement plans for service access, temporary road
-Britton Parkway 3, Columbus, OH
Designed part of the drainage system related to road improvement.
Fulton Airport
- Worked on designing TaxiWay for Fulton County Airport
12/97- 3/2004 NATIONAL SURVEY SERVICE, TOLEDO, OHIO, USA
Nsstoledo.com
Project Manager for subdivisions, site development & planning:
-Creation of existing and proposed surface models for cut and fills estimating and contouring using Eagle Point & Land desktop software.
- Subdivision Preliminary Plat design.
- Residential and Industrial Subdivisions and Site Condominium projects.
- Storm and sanitary sewer lift station design and coordination.
- Flood plain studies w/FEMA req’t (Determine Flood Elev.).
- Drainage, municipal sewer and road design.
- Soil Erosion Control Plans
- EPA Req’t (NPEDS, SWPPP, BMP, NOI)
- Traffic Impact Studies, Hydrology Studies, Sanitary Studies, Feasibility Studies.
- Waste Water Treatment Plant & Waste Water/ Storm Collection Design - Minor Landscape Plans and coordination of outsourced. Landscape Plans with various Registered Landscape Architects
- Designed over 50 sites and 25 subdivision Plats.
01/97- 12/97 OWENS COLLEGE, TOLEDO, OH IO, USA
Owens.edu
-Instructor of wastewater treatment course (design, operation & maintenance) & Air Pollution Course (theory & lab).
01/94 - 06/94 UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, TOLEDO, OHIO, USA
Utoledo.edu
- Graduate Assistant in Civil Engineering Dept Supervised the computer center of the Department and tutoring and assisted in instructing Water Waste Treatment course
07/90 - 09/91 DAR AL HANDASAH, ADANA, TURKEY
Dargroup.com
-Inspecting & supervising drainage system construction for highways & Approved the preliminary and final design of landscape of Freeway from Tarsus to Gazintep (section I- 125 Km long) in Turkey.
05/86 - 07/90 NABAT GROUP, CAIRO, EGYPT
-Designed & installed irrigation, storm & drainage system, and supervised reclamation of 500 acres of Egyptian desert land. Selected site for water wells, water distribution & sized pumping and performed various soil & water tests. Designed & installed more than 30 small projects (greenhouses, irrigation, drainage). Supervised the budgets of projects, estimated the cost, and prepared the feasibility studies. Supervised more than 25 employees: attendance, hiring, job implementation, etc
" Marketing & Feasibility of Cut-Flower Projects in Egypt" 1988, published in Acta Horticulturae.
More than five studies and papers are unpublished.
-M.S. Thesis:" Evaluation of Methodologies for Computing Kinetic Degradation Parameters Using Unsteady Operational Data."
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