Hadi Abbasi, P.E, P.Eng

Experience

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  YEKOM

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2014

  Water Resources Engineer

  • Preparation of preliminary and detailed design reports, contract specifications, meeting minutes, presentations for workshops with clients, and technical memorandums• Facilitation of meetings with team members, clients, site representatives, contractors, and equipment manufacturers during design and construction phases of projects• Preparation and deliverance of oral presentations for projects to clients and co-workers• Liaison with external clients for business development purposes• Responsible for overall field contract management, administration and coordination on highway and roadway infrastructures, Engineering and Inspection projects of a diverse and complex nature• Responsible for monitoring assigned staff to determine that the contractor's activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements• On-site liaison between client, company personnel and contractor in resolution of project issues. e. act as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, techniques and procedures • Read and Interpret plans, monitor Contractor progress and compare with reviewed Progress Schedule • Performed conceptual and detailed design and inspections of linear infrastructure, wastewater facilities and prepare summary reports• Prepared of preliminary hydrological reports, Civil 3D river flood analysis and LID system design and Assisted in reviewing engineering designs and preparing technical drawings• Provided rehabilitation of existing water distribution system analysis, and upgrading WaterGEMS• Inspected both new and failing storm water inlet, outlet, and conveyance structures and Identified the specific needs of the contractors, selected technologies and cost estimation Show less

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  Veolia Water Technologies - North America

  May 2014 - Jan 2017

  Civil Engineering

  • Coordinated with multi-disciplinary design teams to develop process flow diagrams, process instrumentation diagrams and all other required engineering drawings and documents• Designed Sanitary sewer extension including: preliminary planning; survey coordination; design layout; specifications; Site servicing and grading; construction cost estimating; bidding phase • Provided field services during construction and commissioning including but limited to process and equipment operations and maintenance training, troubleshooting of process and equipment related issues• Undertaken engineering design including drawings and specifications of piping, valves, pumps, mixers, flow meters, screens, analytic instruments, tanks, and various other process equipment• Performed field surveying and solved engineering design problems using standard engineering practices and procedures• Coordinated and liaising with operations and maintenance staff, engineering and management staff, and vendors and contractors to successfully undertake projects• Coordinated with vendors for a large variety of process equipment for pre-selection and conducting technical bid evaluations of all vendor submissions• Reviewed of shop drawings, and conducting Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests in accordance with Contract Documents• Undertaken business development activities including building and maintaining client relationships, preparing detailed proposals including scope and fees Show less

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  Civil ArSa Engineering Inc.

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Civil infrastructure E.I.T (Linear Infrastructure)

  - Ensured approval of linear infrastructure and contractual material based on the OPSS and MTO’S standards- Conducted Inspection of linear infrastructures such as sewer system and culverts concrete pouring and installation as well as highway construction to ensure contractor adheres to all contracts requirement- Ensued engineering design complies with all relevant codes, standards and regulations, including quality procedures and health & safety requirements- Prepared engineering design reports, presentations for client meetings, progress reports, and site specific health & safety plans- Analyze complex construction/design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures and consults with design engineering personnel- Identified all required permits and approvals for projects, and coordinating and communicating with regulatory agencies to obtain the required permits and approvals on time- Implement on site procedures to assist staff in performing their work and Collect data to brief Client on project issues and provide possible resolutions- Performed Interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating construction engineering assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significant affect major corporate programs- Undertaken project management activities for projects including preparing project work plans, reporting, managing schedules and budgets, managing project staff and sub-consultants, tracking work progression and deliverables, liaising with clients, preparing invoices for clients, and fee estimations.Projects:• Grading, Drainage, Hot Mix Paving and Structural – Gerhard Creek Site 45-154C,• Highway 619 – 4.3 km South of Highway 600, Peterson Creek Site 45-155C,• Highway 619 – 1.8 km South of Highway 600, Brusvine Creek Site 45-005C,• Highway 621 – 3.0 km North of Highway 600, Contract# 2016-6007. Show less

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  WSP in Canada

  Sept 2017 - now

  Project Engineer

  - Detail design including Drainage, Hydrology and Hydraulic modeling and assessment of Bridges and Highways;- Preparing reports and technical MEMO;- Providing the hydraulic capacity of the culverts, calculated hydraulic parameters for existing and proposed conditions;- Modeling the alternative bridges for the project in the HEC-RAS;- Ensured approval of linear infrastructure and contractual material based on the OPSS and MTO’S standards;- Detail design including design, analysis, and report of the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and assessment of Highways and bridges.Projects: • Highway 427 Expansion,• Highway 11 / 17 Four Laning, Ouimet to Dorion,• Highway 7 / 8 Stratford to Shakespeare,• Wellington, Gordonville Bridge,• Highway 11 and 625 Chowder Creek Culvert,• Highway 12 / Fairgrounds Road Intersection,• Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Steels Avenue, • Highway 404 HOV Lane Expansion and Rehabilitation. Show less

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  WSP USA

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Apply advanced knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of environmental engineering to the design, build, and management of systems, processes, or equipment required for the control, management, or remediation of water resource quality engineering projects;• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures;• Perform a variety of environmental engineering assignments focused on water/wastewater engineering, requiring the application of standard engineering techniques for smaller projects or selected segments of larger projects;• Prepare technical specifications for review and approval;• Assist more senior engineers in the development of a wide variety of water resource assessment, planning, design, and monitoring projects;• Conduct a range of field activities for watershed studies, construction storm water management (QSPSWM) tasks, geomorphic assessments, and complete design tasks;• Provide design support, primarily for stormwater projects, as well as other water and sanitary sewer projects;• Execute on water engineering design duties using CADD design and layout, quantity takeoffs, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling;• Perform 2D and 3D hydraulic modeling of open channel riverine and closed pipe drainage systems;• Perform design calculations to support green/low impact development stormwater projects.• Use engineering software such as MicroStation, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and ESRI GIS as an integral part of the environment engineering design work;• Apply knowledge and understanding of the state general and individual permits related to storm water programs (Construction, Industrial, and Municipal).• Work within project scopes, budgets, and design approaches to deliver environmental engineering projects to clients on time, within budget, and with a high level of client service. Show less

  • Senior Consultant Water Resources Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Consultant, Water Resources Engineer

    Jul 2021 - now