Erik Schults

Experience

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  Edgewater Resources, LLC

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2019

  Civil Engineering Intern

  Engineering Drafting Created multiple marine utility pedestals, dock connections, and other various marine and coastalengineering details. Used AutoCAD to draw and layout multiple marine site plans, electrical layouts, fire pedestal locations, and other various utility connections. Created multiple sheet sets for project bids, permit sheets, as-built sheets, and final design layouts of marinas and various coastal structures such as breakwaters.SurveyingConducted topographic surveys and bathymetric surveys for marinas and dredging projects. Used topographic and bathymetric surveys to create detailed site layouts for dredging projects. Used survey data to map out and calculate dredge volumes and create as-built and complete dredgeproject final assessment sheets. Staked road cross sections and graded streets prior to paving. Staked and locate property corners for potential residential and commercial construction. Produced 3D model of shoreline using drone photographic mapping.Site VisitsConducted site visits to check the elevations of breakwaters and to clarify boundaries of construction. Recorded topographic data to calculate dredge areas at different phases of construction. Confirmed quality of construction for marine utility installation and architectural featuresArchitectureDrew house site plans and exterior elevations of proposed homes. Modeled proposed homes and created visuals in Sketchup Pro. Modeled buildings and sites for golf courses and hotels in Sketchup Pro. Edited project graphics and title blocks in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Show less

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Engineering Intern

  Conducted site visits and submitted daily reports through RMS 3.0. Provided safety oversight for workers on multiple project sites. Worked with contractors to provide supervision for beach nourishment sites and pier replacement jobs. Conducted pier inspections of commercial and recreational harbors. Conducted structural inspections of breakwaters and revetments. Created inspections reports for all inspections.

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  Edgewater Resources, LLC

  May 2020 - Sept 2022

  Project Engineer | Project Manager

  Work with private and public clients to provide services through all aspects of waterfront communities and developments.EngineeringWork with professional engineers to provide practical solutions for both coastal and civil engineering. Coastal engineering project experience includes: marina basin design, marina load and pile analysis, breakwater and revetment design, and coastline management. Civil engineering project experience includes: slope stability, live and dead loads, retention walls, utility planning, and site design.Project ManagementInteract with clients and subcontractors to distribute tasks and meet project goals on time and within budget. Experience with invoicing and proposal writing.DevelopmentMasterplan development with clients, planners, and landscape architects. Typical components include: marinas, single and multi-family housing, hotels, and multi-use commercial spaces. Using the masterplan and market studies I develop cost estimates and corresponding project performa for use in a business plan and financial feasibility. I with clients to distribute studies to lenders and brokers to achieve funding.SurveyingUtilize traditional surveying equipment with aerial drones to create existing conditions maps and studies. Data collection includes bathymetry, topography, and drone orthographic images using CORS networks and tie in to local coordinate systems--both in the US and remote islands.InspectionsProvide clients with site evaluations specifically involving marinas or waterfront resort and civil features. Using the evaluation, I provide clients with estimates and schedule for repairs and maintenance. Show less

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  Edgewater Group

  Sept 2022 - now

  Vice President