MEELAD NAVIDI – KASMAEI
10 Via Ricasol, #A425, Irvine, CA 92612
949.412.0586 °
Professional Objectives
To apply recently developed engineering experience and education towards new opportunities and challenges in the field of civil engineering.
Education
Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management– California State University, Fullerton.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – California State University, Fullerton.
Associate in Science – Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California.
· Senior Research Project: Evaluation of alluvium soil to assess its suitability as a viable backfill material.
· Research Assistant: Comparison of the theoretical vs. experimental values of rapidly increasing forces in open channels as part of a larger research program in hydraulics conducted by Dr. P. Rao.
· Graduate Project: Tensile strength of lime stabilized cohesive soil.
Core Competencies
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Advanced level of expertise in computer troubleshooting and networking.
Knowledge in Auto CAD (multiple versions).
Revit Architecture Building Information Modeling.
Primavera Construction Scheduler.
Complete knowledge of geotechnical laboratory and techniques.
Advanced expertise in hydraulic labs.
HEC-RAS and WSPG.
40 hours HAZWOPER certificate.
Experience
Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Consultant 2005-Present Soil Pacific Inc.,
Orange, California
· Collecting and analyzing data from sampled ground water to examine possible soil contamination.
· Conducting field inspections and supervised test drilling, soil sampling, and collection of residues.
· Field supervising soil/geo tech reports data.
· Conducting thorough inspections of various commercial and residential construction projects.
· Preparing and reviewed several foundation and structural plans and details.
· Conducting extensive analysis for foundation design and slope stability.
· Performing general engineering designs on projects involving street, storm drain, sewer and public works.
· Computing grading, earth quantities and material estimates.
· Aided in the preparation of Water Quality Control and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.
· Revising and prepared final and preliminary drawings, plans, and maps.
Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Consultant 2002-2005 Geo Environ,
Anaheim, California
· Collaborated directly with clients on various projects on site.
· Composed detailed technical reports.
· Conducted thorough inspections of various commercial and residential construction projects.
· Performed land surveying.
· Reviewed revised drawings for cost estimating.
· Assessed road damage for street improvement repairs.
· Drew up plans specifying work needed and phases required for repairs with minimal inconvenience to ongoing traffic.
· Carried out field checks with project engineer to insure work was being done according to specifications.
References
Dr. Younes Kabir, Ph.D.
Relationship: Soil Pacific Inc., President
Phone: (714) 879-1203
Email:
Dr. Jeff Kuo, Ph.D., P.E.
Relationship: Professor at CSUF
Phone: (675) 278-3995
Email:
Dr. Chandra Putcha, Ph.D., FASCE
Relationship: Professor at CSUF
Phone: (675) 278-7010
Email:
Dr. Siamak Adhami
Relationship: Professor at CSUF, Saddleback College
Phone: (949) 632-9115
Email:
Dr. Binod Tiwari, Ph.D.
Relationship: Assistant Professor at CSUF
Phone: (675) 278-3968
Email: