Civil engineer for organization supporting the Department of Defense requiring project management, project feasibility studies, and site planning and design.
Zachary W Simpson
Objective: Civil engineer for organization supporting the Department of Defense requiring project management, project feasibility studies, and site planning and design.
Experience
March ’08 – Present
Landmark Engineering
Huntsville, AL
Civil Engineer and Land Surveying Currently work on an as needed basis
• Performed technical evaluations and coordination efforts involving multi-disciplined technical staff for determination of project feasibility and submitted written reports with recommendations.
• Conducted topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys; data download; and utilization of data in design of finished product. Significantly improved company productivity by streamlining work flow processes.
• Performed commercial and residential site planning and geometric design; storm drainage and sanitary sewer design; and coordination of schedule ensured timely delivery of projects to our clients.
• Coordinated development and completion of post project as-built drawings.
• Interfaced with the City of Huntsville Engineering and Planning on site visits, submission of plans and documents, and maintenance of projects critical path scheduling.
• Developed proficiency with AutoCAD design drafting program, HydroCAD drainage design software, GPS surveying equipment, Total Station topographical mapping equipment, and Topcon Tools software.
• Produced training tutorials for AutoCAD and data collection surveying to improve training process for new employees.
March ’07 – Present
Building Church
Huntsville, AL
Administrator
• Developed launch strategy and logistical planning for establishment of new church work in the Huntsville/Madison area.
• Coordinated with church administration and service teams the execution of Sunday worship services at temporary facilities.
• Planned logistics for church events and projects.
• Assisted in securing buildings for 2 church campuses.
May ’04 – December ’06
Bethany World Prayer Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Administrator/Project Manager
Administrative
• Coordinated day to day administration operations of 8,000 member church with 200 person staff, and the senior pastor’s office:
• Coordinated logistics, planning, and execution of four weekend services over 3 campuses.
• Conducted logistics and planning meetings, and coordination of 2000+ person events.
• Administrated and planned with critical thinking to keep events and projects on schedule.
• Strategized and planned with church capital stewardship campaign team for four church expansion projects.
Projects
• Managed design and construction of $5,000,000 church retreat center.
• Interfaced with architectural, landscape architectural, civil, and electrical engineering firms on development of a master plan as well as construction and electrical drawings for the project.
• Managed the HVAC and mechanical system design resulting in a savings of 50% in utilities.
• Reviewed the plans and technical specifications saving $10,000 in consulting fees.
• Developed and reviewed subcontract specifications, work scopes, terms and conditions in order to procure competent subcontractors for each project phase.
• Procured specialized materials, equipment, and services for the project.
• Saved $90,000 in project management fees by coordinating project with city council and public works departments on zoning, fire rating, utility requirements, and other design criteria.
• Supervised construction of 3 acre lake, utilities, road and parking, meeting hall, and 24 unit retreat lodge.
• Provided church project budget reporting and stewardship during volatile, post Hurricane Katrina and Rita, market. Completed projected on schedule and within budget.
• Developed as-built drawings and master plan as-built drawing plan of the entire church and school campus.
• Improved the first response times for security and emergency situations.
May ’01 – May ’04 Professional Engineering Consultants
Baton Rouge, LA
Civil Engineer
• Performed research and design for municipal engineering projects.
• Performed analyses on municipal water and natural gas systems using KY pipe software to determine the capacity for new growth. Prepared written reports proposing recommendations.
• Developed and implemented program for updating municipal utility system as-built drawings in order to improve real time accuracy and efficiency of as-built drawings.
• Designed storm drainage on residential subdivision projects.
• Cooperated in validation efforts by conducting land surveying for commercial site plans, residential subdivisions, highway rights-of-way, airports, drainage design, and sanitary sewer design with proficient work which increased company productivity.
Education/Affiliations
1999 – 2003
3.37 GPA
Louisiana State University
Graduated December 19, 2003 Baton Rouge, LA
155 course hours
Earned B.S. in Civil Engineering and a minor in Surveying
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam to become an Engineer-in-Training, E.I.T.
• Dale Carnegie Training Institute certification
• Louisiana Association of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society member
• Society of American Military Engineers
• Association of the United States Army
• United States Professional Tennis Association Certified Teaching Professional
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