James Thomas

SummaryCivil Engineer with 2.5 years work experience designing functional and cost effective storm drain systems, stormwatermanagement facilities, and erosion and sediment controls in transportation projects. Knowledgeable in applying designcriteria to implement creative solutions. Expertise in analyzing given site constraints and parameters to develop robustdesign concepts that are refined from conception to construction.

HighlightsHydraulic designHEC-RAS, HY8, TR-20, arcGISConcept designMicrostation and autoCAD

Complex problem solverAdvanced critical thinkingProject managementIndependent worker

Relevant ExperienceCreated design computations, contract plans, and quantity estimates from concept (July 2014) to advertisement(November 2016) for a 1.5 mile new roadway bypass of the town of Brookeville, MD including a shallow wetland,two rain garden facilities, and four bioswale facilities. Formulated the 100 year floodplain model for a 0.75 mile segment of Jones Falls downstream of Lake Roland,MD. Synthesized geospatial field survey and GIS based data of bridge and river cross sections to construct themodel for Baltimore County flood insurance purposes.Developed the MD standard detail for cleaning existing pipe outfalls in February, 2016 after six monthcollaboration with the environmental permitting agency (Plan Review Division, MD-SHA).

Work HistoryCivil Design EngineerJune 2014 to CurrentConstellation Design Group Inc. － Timonium, MD

Developing drainage, SWM, and ES contract plans and cost estimate for I-695 outerloop from MD 144 to US 40from concept (Aug 2014) to advertisement (Dec 2015) by employing software and analytical methods.   Mentoring a summer Civil designer intern from June to August 2016 and a Civil engineer from September 2016onward to monitor progress and to ensure quality assurance for ongoing projectsLeading in the creation of technical design reports that address water quality and quantity requirements andenvironmental site design practices  to secure applicable permits for construction.    Analyzing documentation and computations of existing drainage structures and TMDL best managementpractices to provide innovative retrofit design and constructability evaluation.

204 E Joppa Road Apt 811, Towson MD 21286Cell: 301-828-5646 - jamescthomas91@gmail.com

Collaborating with managers, clients, and stakeholders to refine project plans and specifications to meet projectobjectives on schedule.

Intern ResearcherMay 2013 to August 2013Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center － College Park, MD

Employed interdisciplinary approach to improve operational efficiency of anaerobic digester of by 35-50%.Analyzed how different inoculum (radish) concentrations influence the temporal output of biogas production.Computed water quality parameter concentrations using the thermal conductivity detector (TCD) device toquantify the optimal biogas composition for commercial use.Produced and presented final report: Effect of Inoculum Concentration in Plug-Flow Reactor Design.

Civil Design Engineer InternMay 2012 to August 2012Maryland State Highway Administration － Baltimore, MD

Reviewed contract plans to minimize potential conflicts between consultants across design disciplines.Coordinated with consultants to ensure project schedules are met and presented as intended.Researched and assembled applicable design standards to validate consultant designs.Presented a 10% completion concept proposal for a roundabout in Cecil County, MD to management forrecommendation to pursue future design initiatives.

Intern Livestock ManagerMay 2011 to August 2011Growing Soul － Olney, MD

Studied and employed small scale composting, crop rotation, and aquaponics on a ten acre farm.Integrated holistic sustainable farming practices to manage and maintain various livestock.

EducationBachelor of Science : Civil Engineering (GPA 3.67), 2014Clark School of Engineering － College Park, MD, US

Emphasis on Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering National Honors Society Chi Epsilon Member (2012)Mortar Board National Honors Society Member  (2013)Minor in Sustainability studies: Political, Social, Financial, and Technological Advanced course in hydrologic modeling: Data Assimilation Techniques

CertificationsFundamentals of Engineering (EIT) Certification License No. 14-922-42, Date Acquired: 02-24-2014.LEED Green Associate (GA) Certification License No. 10908038, Date Acquired: 01-27-2014.

Professional DevelopmentThe following publications that are of personal interest to me:

Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management (ASCE).Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment (ASCE).Journal of Hydrologic Engineering (ASCE).