Matthew B. Brown

Experience

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  J. Simmons Group Inc.

  May 2003 - Aug 2004

  Intern/Inspector

  • Reviewed plans submitted to assure that they were in compliance with regulations for dredge disposal sites.• Prepared specifications involving dredge disposal sites.• Developed time and material estimates.• Conducted QA/QC inspections of projects and participated in decision making as necessary for field changes.

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  Norfolk Southern Corporation

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Track Supervisor/Project Manager

  • Managed employees, resources, trackage, and structures in a manner that afforded safe operations at optimal levels.• Performed track and structure inspections as well as emergency inspections whenever required.• Composed inspection reports and maintenance proposals as well as reports detailing accidents.• Experienced in determining the root cause of railroad accidents/derailments..• Planned and organized work to be completed within an authorized budget.• Project management included coordination of tie and surfacing work, curve and dual rail replacement, and large track component installations.• Detected abnormalities in the track/structure and determined the proper remedial action. Utilized geometry car readings to locate problem areas. Determined gage, cross-level, alignment, rail-wear, etc. in the field to correct defective areas.• Assessed track/structure degradation and/or failures and determined remedial actions.• Maintained constant contact with city and state officials in order to efficiently and legally operate. Show less

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  Binkley & Barfield, Inc.

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

  Traffic EIT

  • Perform data collection and analysis for TXDOT traffic/speed studies.• Compose post-analysis reports for TXDOT traffic studies.• Plan and organize projects with respect to logistics, correspondence and execution.• Perform traffic signal warrant analysis.• Design Traffic Signals, Traffic Control Plans and compose exhibits using MicroStation CAD.

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  Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM)

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  Graduate Engineer (Subsurface Utility Engineering)

  • Perform field investigations to identify existing utilities and determine scope of potential conflicts• Assist with the development of conceptual utility alignment plans, utility construction estimates, and activity schedules.• Apply engineering principles to proposed utility designs to explore and evaluate cost and time saving design alternatives for utility adjustments• Review Contract documents, engineering plans, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements• Analyze roadway design plans and utility construction proposals to evaluate resolution of conflicts with existing and proposed utilities.• Perform records research for existing utility lines.• Schedule and coordinate project meetings with utility owners, the client, the project team, and regulatory agencies as needed• Using MicroStation create utility layouts for UC and SUE deliverables Show less

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  City of Pearland, Texas

  May 2016 - Sept 2018

  Associate Engineer - Capital Improvements

  • Lead the review on all Developer related submittals for the Engineering Department including but not limited to plats, construction plans, permits and various engineering analysis.• Assist the Director of Engineering/Assistant City Engineer in updating and maintaining the Storm Water Management Plan, Engineering Design Criteria Manual (EDCM), City standard specifications and construction details.• Provide flood plain information to citizens, developers, and engineers, as needed per the City's Standard Operating Procedure for Floodplain Requests.• Conduct field inspections including but not limited to, assisting with Engineering Inspections, checking sites for code enforcement violations, performing data collection, etc.• Utilize essential knowledge of GIS applications and the relationship with land management to ensure database integration.• Plan and organize work to be completed within an authorized budget.• Maintain constant contact with local and municipal officials in order to efficiently and legally operate. Show less

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  City of League City

  Sept 2018 - now

  Assistant City Engineer

  • Oversee the review of all Developer related submittals for the Engineering Department including but not limited to plats, construction plans, permits and various engineering analysis.• Provide engineering support to Planning and Development Services Departments for review, permitting, implementation of Plats, Planned Development Districts, Site Preparation Permits, and Public Improvements Construction Plans, to ensure compliance with City of League City Land Development Code.• Supervise assigned personnel and assist with Departmental budget.• Conduct presentations of proposed developments to Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for consideration of approval.• Request and evaluate consultant scopes of service and fee proposals.• Manage pre-development, design, construction, close-out, and warranty phases of assigned projects.• Provide engineering solutions during design and construction phases.• Review and recommend approval of consultant/contractor pay requests.• Conduct a variety of transportation engineering activities, including review of Traffic Impact Analysis, Stop Sign Warrant Analysis, and general review of proposed access points.• Respond to citizens, city staff, and developers concerning various traffic, drainage, and/or utility related issues and complaints.• Serve as the department's primary point of contact regarding new/private development design, construction, City acceptance of public infrastructure, and warranty issues.• Serve as the department's primary contact regarding federal, state and local transportation and/or drainage issues.• Meet and coordinate with consultants, contractors, City departments and utility agencies and other related professionals regarding transportation planning, traffic impact analysis and temporary traffic control plans; provides solutions to construction challenges.• Collaborate with neighboring cities, counties, and other agencies regarding joint interests. Show less