Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) – Credential ID: P26835
EIT – Credential ID: F19293
IFC Firestop Inspector Certificate – Credential ID: 135694190
Experience
Iowa Department of Transportation
Assistant District Materials Engineer/Transportation Engineer
June 2023 – Present (1 year 10 months)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Reviewing quality control plans for materials suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring compliance with DOT requirements.
Conducting field trials, data collection, and analysis of new products and testing procedures.
Assisting with various sampling and testing, construction personnel support, field training, and materials documentation auditing.
Providing engineering expertise, test results, and specification interpretation to District Construction, Design, and Maintenance.
Analyzing traffic data, road conditions, and location to develop bituminous mix design criteria and select appropriate asphalt binders for maintenance and local projects.
Performing pavement evaluations to determine the extent and cause of damage and recommending repair procedures.
Terracon Consultants Inc.
Project Manager/Project Engineer
May 2017 – June 2024 (7 years 2 months)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Managed small to medium-sized projects and defined project scope, schedule, and budget.
Developed and implemented project plans and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Conducted research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field/lab testing.
Prepared technical reports and provided recommendations based on findings.
Performed Static Pile Load tests and conducted engineering analysis and calculations.
Drafted routine proposals and assisted in preparing complex proposals.
Coordinated with engineering technician crews for testing, observations, and data gathering on project sites.
Team Services
Quality Control/Field Inspector
July 2016 – May 2017 (11 months)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Soils: Observed fill material placement, performed control tests, and reviewed data for compliance.
Aggregates: Tested specific gravity, absorption, and abrasion.
Concrete: Performed unit weight and batch yield tests, and observed concrete placement.
Asphalt: Performed Marshall Specimen tests, extraction/gradation analysis, and field compaction tests.
Steel: Reviewed field erection for compliance, reinforced steel placement, and conducted R-meter or Photometer testing.
Prepared and reviewed site documentation, including observation well supplies.
Paschal-Werk G. Maier GmbH
Sites and Sales Engineer
March 2009 – December 2015 (6 years 10 months)
Iraq
Prepared RFIs, RFPs, and proposals for new and existing clients.
Performed quantity estimation and quality control; adjusted frame design using AutoCAD.
Managed over 4 projects simultaneously, working with the Owner, Design Team, and Construction Team.
Conducted training workshops for engineers and workers on assembling foundation and wall formworks.
Supervised concrete pouring phases and reinforcement for rafts and walls.
Attended and scheduled safety meetings, progress meetings, and design meetings; issued meeting minutes.
Evaluated site conditions, conducted pre-pouring inspections, and ensured contract execution compliance.
Education
University of Baghdad
Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering
2004 – 2008