Civil Engineering Consultant – Stormwater Management, Grading & Drainage
As a stormwater engineer, I have been asked if green infrastructure “really works.” This is because municipalities are starting to incorporate more green infrastructure into their master plans. After all, green infrastructure has the potential to provide multiple benefits to communities and the environment. What is Green Infrastructure? Green infrastructure refers to the use of … Read more
As my responsibilities have increased at my “day job”, I have become increasingly interested in learning ways to become a better manager. After all, I do not want anyone to look back and think of me as a nightmare micromanager or incompetent in general. I became intrigued by the “self-managing company” concept embraced by NPS … Read more
I have always dreamt of starting my own business. Recently, this dream has become a reality, and I started Surf City Hydraulic Engineering. Starting and running a business has been great, but it has come with a lot of challenges. Starting a business is scary and comes with risks. Fortunately, there are some ways to … Read more
Culverts are an important aspect of our infrastructure. However, they are so common that they seem obvious in some ways, but without them, life would be more complicated. A roadway has to have gentle curves horizontally and vertically. As a result, this means that roadway designers can only go around some obstacles – including rivers … Read more
Attending a conference can contribute significantly to an engineer’s career. I have previously worked at companies that were unwilling to invest funds to allow younger engineers like me to attend conferences. Two years ago, I got serious about working on myself professionally. The first phase of this effort involved reading books and listening to podcasts … Read more