Mika LaDoux, P.E.

Experience

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  Magnetation, Inc

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Student Worker

  Luke Francisco, Supervisor, 218-259-2966• Student Summer Help Program• Provided miscellaneous support where needed• Office, outside grounds, machinery, collected samples, provided help with tours.

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  Minnesota Sea Grant

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Student Worker

  Debbie Bowen, Supervisor, 715-209-8032• Provided office support for all Sea Grant Employees• Copied, gathered orders, miscellaneous projects as requested

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  Fannie Rose Candy Shop

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Cashier

  Matt Marturano, Supervisor, 218-591-3904• Cashier, sales, organization and cleaning of counter space

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  Duplicating Services

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  Student Worker

  Sherry Metzger, Supervisor• Provide support to the on-campus copy center• Shrink-wrap, bind, customer service, miscellaneous projects as requested

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  Clay County Highway Department

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Civil Engineering Intern

  Used Civil 3D to compile profilesBlue Topping SurveyingOversaw paving operations

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  University of North Dakota, Civil Engineering Department

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Excel, GIS, information analysis.

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  Transportation/Parking Services

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Student Worker

  Customer service and misc office duties. Also, know T2Flex program.

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  Georgia Department of Transportation

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2020

  Civil Engineer II

  Construction InspectionWorked on bridges overseeing approach substructure and superstructure pours, dry runs, the setting of beams, pile driving operations, pouring of footings, columns and caps, and performed rebar inspections.Oversaw installation and implementation of cofferdams.Worked on the roadways overseeing GAB placement, grading, performed grade checks, and calculated asphalt spread rates while overseeing paving operations. Oversaw the pulling of slabs, dowel bar and basket placement, and the replacement of concrete slabs on an interstate roadway along with sections of entrance/exit ramps. Performed testing such as slump, temperature, and air content tests for concrete pours.Efficiently read worksite plans and used them to assist with everyday tasks on the job.Performed erosion control inspections for old and newly installed BMPs.Consistently oversaw traffic control placement on the job.Construction Project ManagementKept files for multiple projects.Checked monthly payrolls and ensured they followed pay standards.Read the project schedule chart and ensured the progress was on time.Made payments for all work items on the project.Finalized and closed out projects.Made and oversaw the schedules of inspectors on various projects. Show less

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  Clayton County Board of Commissioners

  Jan 2021 - May 2024

  - Review and coordinate with contractors in regards to project needs, plan changes and construction redesigns for roadway and bridge projects.- Use state specifications, standards, and manuals to write contracts, gather quantities, and put together cost estimates for pedestrian safety, bridge maintenance, road widening, and other county improvement projects.Land Development-Manage engineering and inspection team in the review and construction of roughly 60 land development projects throughout the county.-Act as the LIA (local issuing authority) in determining state waters and enforcing state and federal guidelines for developers and contractors.-Work with other county entities for MS4 permitting and compliance.Street Light Utilities-Manage Street Light Utility team in implementation of the citizen safety street light installation program throughout the county.Utilities-Manage the Utility team in the installation and transfer of all utilities in the county ROW.-Work with all utility companies in regards to construction needs, plan changes, and redesigns.Design and Survey-Manage the Design and Survey team in the ongoing data collection, SDE work on DTM and TOPO, and Microstation drawings for roughly 20 construction projects in the county.Right of Way-Manage the ROW acquisition team in the physical and legal processes of acquiring Right of Way for all County projects and purposes.Geographical Information Systems-Manage the GIS team in the implementation and upkeep of the county assets management systems, tax viewer, and project spatial positioning. Show less - Keep track of the condition of 80 County owned bridges.- Determined ROW needs for bridge sites.- Use state specifications, standards, and manuals to produce maintenance procedures for bridge sites.- Gather quantities needed for maintenance and produce cost estimates based on said quantities.- Produce bids for bridge maintenance projects.- Use Microstation V8i to produce construction plan sheets.- Inspect contractor work to ensure it is to specified plans.- Coordinated with Army Corps of Engineers for specific bridge projects that required extra permitting.- Perform small maintenance activities for bridges such as sealing exposed rebar.- Produce engineering standards for miscellaneous bridge and roadway projects.- Attend Atlanta Regional Commission Transportation Coordination Committee Meetings.- Participate in selection for feasibility studies. Show less

  • Chief Engineer

    Oct 2023 - May 2024

  • Civil Engineer II

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2023
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  Knott Laboratory

  May 2024 - now

  Project Engineer

  - Conduct forensic engineering investigations related to transportation engineering- Investigate cases related to hydrology design, scooter accidents, water drainage, infrastructure, and water intrusion.- Engineering reports for clients.- Engineering repair plans for clients.