February 2008

New employees join Mead & Hunt team

Trinh Tran, E.I.T, is a civil engineer on the Water Resources team.  Her responsibilities will include hydraulic computations, preparation of reports, design and field engineering for water resources–related projects.  Tran has experience in hydrology and hydraulic calculations, conveyance computations, and downstream analysis.  She is also experienced in layout and profile of sanitary and storm sewer systems.  For about four years, she worked for the City of West Linn and King County doing inspections, permitting, and a variety of public work services.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington and earned her Engineering In Training certification from the state of Oregon.

Nick Reis, E.I.T, is a civil engineer on the Water Resources team.  His responsibilities will include hydraulic computations, preparation of reports, structural analysis, design and field engineering for water resources–related projects.  Reis is a new graduate of the University of Wisconsin — Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering and construction.  In addition he is Troxler Nuclear Density certified.  He worked in Mead & Hunt’s internship program during the summer of 2007 showing exemplary skills and dedication.  Reis is a member of the Association of General Contractors of Wisconsin and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Nick Cmiel, E.I.T, is also a civil engineer on the Water Resources team.  His responsibilities will include hydraulic computations, preparation of reports, structural analysis, design and field engineering for water resources–related projects.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and has completed coursework in hydrologic design, fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, steel and concrete design, structural analysis, and 3D modeling.  In addition he is Scuba Certified allowing for underwater inspections.  Active in the community, Cmiel has been a leader in his local Habitat for Humanity group.

Ryan Greif has been an intern in the Sacramento office since the summer of 2006 and now joins the Water Resources team full time.  While with Mead & Hunt he compiled engineering reports, modeled flood events with HEC–RAS, designed alignment for floodwalls, provided CAD assistance, and estimated project costs.  In the past year Greif was a Summer Missionary for the Clean Water Projects Division of HCJB Global in Quito (Republic of Ecuador).  While in Ecuador, he designed a drinking water distribution system for the community of Chiriboga and guided topographic surveys for Chiriboga and Pichan.  His current responsibilities at Mead & Hunt include hydraulic computations, preparation of reports, structural analysis, design and field engineering for water resources related projects.  Greif holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin — Platteville having been on the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List, and was a member of Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society).  Greif is working to earn his engineer in training certification.

Rebecca Edwards is an administrative assistant on the Water Resources team.  Her responsibilities will include general office duties and support of the staff in the Sacramento office. She brings a wealth of experience having provided support assistance to several service–oriented and construction firms since the late 1980s.  She is computer–adept with experience in word processing, accounting, inventory, and travel software.  Edwards describes herself as organized, efficient, and a great communicator.

Moira Nobles is also an administrative assistant on the Water Resources team.  Her responsibilities will include general office duties, proofing and editing written documents, and support of the staff in the Sacramento office. She is technically competent having completed many computer science courses in software and network servers, and tutoring others in business in computer–related skills.  She is active Toastmasters and is well spoken. 

Pete Lynch is a planner on the Transportation team.  His responsibilities will include conducting transportation planning activities, coordinating with state and federal agencies, preparing NEPA clearance documentation, and conducting public involvement activities and meetings.  Lynch is knowledgeable in highway corridor studies, access management, land use planning, and geographic information system use.  He has worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and in the private sector.  In addition he has assisted in the development of award–winning grant applications for federal discretionary funds from the TEA 21 National Corridor Planning and Development and Coordinated Border Infrastructure Program.  Lynch holds a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning from Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Mead & Hunt provides professional services in architecture, historic preservation, transportation, infrastructure, and water resources engineering to clients throughout the US.  Mead & Hunt was recognized as one of the fastest rising architectural and engineering firms by the Zweig Letter Hot Firm list; the corporation remains strong on Engineering News Record’s Top 500 design firm list.  Mead & Hunt, named by CE News as one of the top 10 engineering companies to work for in the nation, is employee–owned with about 330 people in offices nationwide.