Frederick Young

Experience

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Dec 1979 - Nov 2006

  Assigned to Task Force Guardian (TFG) whose mission was to rehabilitate the New Orleans Metropolitan Area hurricane and flood protection system, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Served as PM and worked for Chief of PPPMD. Responsible for overall management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects. As a team leader, implemented corporate decisions guidance, laws, regulations and policy in development of the projects and intermediate products in support of the project. Negotiated and integrated all TFG functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), sponsor/customer needs and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive management plan. Within this plan, integrated Executive/Congressional schedules and criteria and established project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, dependencies, responsibilities of participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, performance measurement criteria. Controlled and managed milestones and budgets from planning through construction. Reviewed progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quantity problems, and ensured proper resolution of issues raised. Represented the TFG Commander and served as primary POC with sponsor/customer, Federal, state, local government agencies, Congressional interests, and other external organizations. Supervised a work group assigned to complete all tasks associated with respective projects. Performed a variety of personnel management functions for members of assigned project delivery team. Starting June 1, 2006, assigned to Hurricane Protection Office as Senior PM for Permanent Pumping Stations at Orleans Outfall Canals. Duties continued as stated above for the development of a $520,000,000 project to place pumping stations at confluence of three Outfall Canals and Lake Pontchartrain. Show less Assigned to Task Force Unwatering (TFU) whose mission was to unwater the New Orleans Metropolitan Area hurricane and flood protection system which was flooded and devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Served as Project Manager for Task Force Unwatering (TFU): New Orleans East Bank Basin and Initial Permanent and Portable Pumping Operations. Reported directly to Colonel assigned as Commander of TFU. Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of pump operations in the New Orleans East Bank Basin (OEB) and overall repair operations after closure of Outfall Canals. As a team leader, implemented decisions, provided guidance and set pumping and water control policy during OEB unwatering operations. Negotiated and integrated all TFU functions (i.e., planning design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.), sponsor/customer needs and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive management plan. Established project scope, schedules and milestones, responsibilities of participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria. Controlled and managed project during unwatering operations. Reviewed project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions and ensured proper resolution of issues raised. Represented the TFU Commander, served as TFU primary point of contact with sponsor/customer, Federal, state, local government agencies and other external organizations. Supervised a work group assigned to complete all tasks associated with unwatering operations. Performed a variety of management functions including reviewing and confirming costs of unwatering operations. Show less Served as a Team Manager/Team Leader and Senior Engineer. Performed structural design work. Performed structure and bridge inspections. Reviewed and coordinated the work of other engineers and served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for designated projects. Planned, directed, coordinated and oversaw the work assigned to a team of structural engineers and civil engineering technicians in the planning, designing, and preparing engineering documents for structures. Review cost estimates (quantities, methods and time of construction). Prepared time and cost estimates for work assignments as required to support schedule and budget preparation. Reviewed the work of other engineers to ensure conformance with Corps, AASHTO, LADOTD, AREA (AREMA), and standard engineering practices and codes. Coordinated and maintained contracts with other engineering districts and outside offices to properly coordinate work activities as necessary. Coordinated projects with Corps offices, federal, state and local agencies, parish officials and A/E engineering contractors. Performed inspections of existing structures and embankments, new project site locations, interim, partially-completed and final construction projects for conformance to plans and specifications. Reviewed and assigned for review structural, flood protection and pipeline crossing permit applications. Show less Performed structural analysis and design, foundation design, and development of design details for complex structural features of hydraulic and flood control structures. Performed structural inspections. Assured design work accuracy, and timeliness of schedules. Prepared plans and specifications, design reports and studies, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs. Reviewed the work of other engineers to ensure conformance with USACE, AASHTO, LADOTD, AREA (AREMA) and standard engineering practices and codes. Provided leadership and design team support. Supervised, assigned and monitored for timeliness and accuracy the work of engineers and technicians. Coordinated projects with other Corps engineers and offices, federal, state, local agencies, parish officials and A/E contractors. Wrote technical portions of specifications, reports, studies, and correspondence. Assisted in preparation of contract cost estimates (quantities, methods and time of construction). Prepared amendments prior to construction bid openings. Participated in pre-construction conferences. Prepared contract modifications. Provided engineering guidance, methods, and recommendations to deal with construction problems. Checked shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract criteria, engineering code requirements, safety requirements and minimum engineering standards. Performed inspections of existing structures, new site locations, and interim, partially-completed and final construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications. Participated in periodic inspections of and analyzed existing structures for current capabilities. Reviewed structural, flood protection and pipeline crossing permit applications. Show less Designed and analyzed levees, embankments, excavations, earthen structures and structural foundations using engineering theories and concepts. Performed stability, dewatering, pile, seepage and foundation analyses and geotechnical studies. Assist in preparation of geotechnical contract cost estimates (quantities, methods and time of investigation/construction). Performed foundation and levee inspections. Wrote technical reports and correspondence, and design memoranda. Reviewed plans and specifications, studies and A/E designs. Coordinated project and studies with A/E engineers and outside agencies. Reviewed contract drawings for consistency with Corps policies, project requirements, and engineering codes and standards. Participated in periodic inspections of and analyzed existing structures and embankments. Performed inspections of new project site locations, borrow areas, and interim, partially-completed and final construction projects for conformance to plans and specifications. Reviewed flood protection and pipeline crossing permit applications. Show less Prepared designs, plans and specifications, reports and studies, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs for flood control embankments, structures and projects. Assured work accuracy and schedule compliance. Provided program and budget analysis and project management support. Assigned and monitored the work of technicians. Participated in periodic inspections of and analyzed existing structures and embankments. Inspected new project site locations, borrow areas and interim, partially-completed and final construction project for conformance with plans and specifications. Reviewed flood protection and pipeline crossing permit applications Show less

  • Project Manager - Task Force Gaurdian

    Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

  • Project Manager - Task Force Unwatering

    Aug 2005 - Nov 2005

  • Structural Engineer/Team Leader

    Nov 1999 - Aug 2005

  • Structural Engineer

    Mar 1991 - Nov 1999

  • Geotechnical Engineer

    Jul 1982 - Apr 1991

  • Civil Engineer

    Dec 1979 - Jul 1982
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  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

  Nov 2006 - Jul 2016

  Civil Engineer

  Conduct dam safety inspections of hydroelectric power projects, which include power plants, associated dams and embankments, appurtenant structures and project grounds. Identify dam safety, public safety, environmental, engineering and operational issues and deficiencies during dam safety inspections and engineering reviews. Provide a follow-up report on all inspection findings, make recommendations, and answer any owner’s questions. Review consultant engineering investigations to evaluate any inspection findings. Develop and write annual inspections, construction and other engineering and operation reports. Review geotechnical, structural and hydraulic analyses for earthen, steel and concrete structures, and evaluate the continued site operations of the project, including evaluating quinquennial Part 12D Independent Consultant engineering reports. Conduct thorough and accurate engineering analyses as necessary. Review plans and specifications for construction of new hydroelectric power projects and modifications to existing hydropower structures. Review quality control plans for construction projects. Present accurate and professional engineering opinions to owners and their engineering consultants. Ensure compliance with FERC regulations, engineering guidelines and policies, including providing guidance to owners/licensees. Reviews include analysis of submitted FERC compliance program and engineering documents such as ODSP, Independent Consultant Part 12D safety inspection reports, DSSMP and DSSMR, STI documents and EAPs. Reviews may also include analyzing documents for compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines including FEMA, OSHA and USACE policies and procedures. Develop and review EAPs for hydropower projects. Draft memoranda and letters involving engineering reviews and requests for information from owners and upper management. Since 2013 have applied the D2SI risk-informed decision-making process as part of safety program. Show less

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  Nebraska Public Power District

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Chief Dam Safety Engineer (contract employee)

  Provided direction for FERC license and regulatory compliance including daily decision-making, interpretation of regulations, planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Coordinated NPPD support activities and consultants related to license and regulatory compliance issues. As NPPD’s dam safety engineer, I oversaw Dam Safety Program implementation. Developed strategies related for: 1) Dam Safety , 2) Modeling and analysis, and 3) Integrated Water Supply and Management. Conducted investigative analyses and engineering assessments related to identifying dam safety problems and risks, and then provided guidance on implementing appropriate solutions. Was consulted as a subject expert in strategy development and negotiations with regulators and other involved parties. Worked with no supervision, except for consulting with my supervisor and engineers about policies and procedures. Developed and maintained positive working relationships with the FERC, other regulators & agencies, customers, interest groups, and the public. Implemented strategies and developed reports for dam safety operations. Participated in cooperative programs and public relations activities regarding NPPD water assets. Accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required. Reviewed dam breach analyses, provided engineering support during the October – November 2016 drawdown of the project canals, assisted with policy discussions concerning dam safety issues involving Nebraska and FERC regulations, and reviewed geotechnical reports, including the assessment of stability and seepage analyses developed from recently placed wells and piezometer that were used to determine if remediation was necessary downstream of a large reservoir. Reviewed and updated the project EAP, reviewed the STI document including reviewing operation manual and project monitoring information and documentation. Show less

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  HISINC, L.L.C.

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2020

  Dam Safety (Geotechnical and Structural) Engineer

  Provide Structural and Geotechnical input for FERC Part 12 Report and follow-up questions. Check Sliding Stability of Lee Creek Dam, in Van Buren, AR. Provide any other engineering assistance as needed (Structural and Geotechnical).

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  Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

  Dam Safety Engineer

  Reviewed consultant engineering dam safety investigations and designs to evaluate relevant findings. Conducted dam safety inspections of state and private dams, which include embankments, saddle dikes, spillways, outlet structures and other appurtenant embankments, structures, and project grounds. Identified dam safety, public safety, environmental, engineering and operational issues and deficiencies. Provided follow-up reports on all inspection findings, make recommendations, perform engineering analyses using geotechnical and hydraulic software, answer any superior’s and owner’s technical and policy questions. Show less

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  FEMA - Contractor for Atkinson Consulting, LLC

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2020

  Civil Engineer

  Provide an independent engineering review of a FEMA Public Assistance request from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) on behalf of the City of Columbia. The review involves structural analyses, geotechnical analyses, and proposed construction methodologies and costs for repair of an embankment breach and flooded hydroelectric plant. Both damaged sites are located on the Columbia Canal, which is within the city limits and near the confluence of the Saluda and Broad Rivers. The canal breached during an October 5, 2015 rain event, which also flooded the hydroelectric plant. The plant is located at the downstream southern end of the canal. Completed contract. Show less

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  Randstad Engineering (thru Stanley Group Engineering)

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineer

  Engineering Review of Calculations, Designs, Plans, and Specifications for Design/Build Contracts of the United States Border Wall. Supported field operations by reviewing submittals and participating in field investigations.

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  New York Power Authority

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

  Civil/Structural Engineer (Dam Safety)
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  AECOM

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Engineer