Jessie Chism, P.E.

Experience

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  Texas A&M University Galveston Coastal Engineering Lab

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Coastal Engineering Laboratory Analyst

  Assisted Dr. Tom Ravens in wave and sediment laboratory analysis for beneficial use marshes, erosion protection and water quality using flume, LISST and Vector field and lab equipment.

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  ENSR | RETEC

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Coastal Engineering Intern

  Helped in the design of marinas, turbidity sheets and infill prediction under Mr. Jack Cox.

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  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

  Department of the Army Engineer

  -Hurricane Ike Emergency Response Blue Roof Mission Internal Review: audited contractor work to ensure proper government payment for blue tarps on roofs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. I was instrumental in creating and completing documentation organization for the mission. -Project Engineer in Harlingen, Texas on the Mexican American Boarder Wall. I negotiated cost changes with the contractor. Inspected contractor work for compliance in construction and safety. Completed and submitted contract modifications for district action.-The DA Intern program serves to familiarize new Corps employees by submitting them to eight three month rotations through the different engineering branches in the Galveston District. Assignments included:*Providing calculations for the structural design of docks. *Reviewing Operation and Maintenance Manuals.*Report on the History of Texas Dredging for Dr. Nicholas Krauss. *Field data collection of wind, wave and current data and land surveys.*MicroStation design drawings. *Cost analysis using MII for dredging jobs and conclusion on cost savings. *Ensuring proper construction and safety of a large Army Barracks complex, as a project engineer at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. Show less

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  US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2013

  Hydraulic Engineer

  -Created a team and built HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS sensitivity models for design of pumping stations that protect New Orleans from flooding along the Harvey Ship Chanel. -Wrote the Master Water Control Manual for the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Basin. The manual describes flood protection through design, operation, effects and maintenance of the five sluice and sector gates that act as part of the Hurricane & Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSSDRRS) in Southern Louisiana. -Analyzed 3,000 miles of levee overtopping due to wind and surge for the Mississippi River & Tributaries levees using GIS and excel. -Graduated from the Tier II Leadership Development Program. The year long competitive program teaches self-awareness, listening, communication, management, public speaking, team work and other invaluable traits to Army Corps’ leaders. -Emergency Response Liaison to the Baton Rouge Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Response during the 2012 Mississippi High Water Event. Show less

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  Alliantgroup

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Associate Professional Engineer

  -Inspected installed HVAC, lighting and building envelope in facilities qualified for the 179D tax deduction. This task was nationwide and required 80% travel.-Used my interpersonal skills to talk my way onto facilities, sometimes secured facilities such as military installations, when an appointment could not be made. -Completed Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction computer models in eQuest. Reviewed and certified building models with 179D code compliance.

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  MRD Associates

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Coastal Engineer

  -Preformed a study proving material dredged from offshore borrow sites will lighten to acceptable color for placement on St Joseph State Park's picturesque beaches. -Oversaw Gator Lake Breakwater construction at St Andrews State Park for contract compliance, construction quality, client relations and safety. -Determined FEMA “Coastal A Zone” and other flood boundaries with the use of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and WMS software. Collected necessary field data for each study area. -Designed wood docks and pilings for marinas, stone parameters for breakwaters and various surge and wave action parameters for various projects. Show less

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  WESTERRA DEVELOPMENT INC.

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Civil Engineer

  -Designed complete site plans and stormwater retention systems for residential and commercial construction. -Created master subdivision plans in accordance with governing codes, with design for stormwater, utilities, lot size, setbacks and roads. -Coordinated with City and County planning departments for preliminary and final permits.

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Aug 2019 - now

  Project Engineer