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BRADY <br />JOINED FIRM <br />2016 <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />EXPERIENCE <br />BEGAN <br />?006 <br />LICENSES AND <br />CERTIFICATIONS <br />PE C77580, CA <br />EDUCATION <br />M.S., Structural <br />Engineering, UC San <br />Diego, CA, 2007 <br />B.S. Civil <br />Engineering, Univ. of <br />Minnesota, 2006 <br />B.A., Mathematics, <br />Macalester College, <br />MN, 2004 <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />AFFILIATIONS <br />AWWA CA -NV Tank <br />Structures & <br />Reservoirs <br />Committee <br />American Society of <br />Civil Engineers <br />Engineers Without <br />Borders USA <br />Structural Engineers <br />Association of <br />California <br />Jacob Flnlder, P.E. <br />Team Leader & <br />Professional Summary <br />With 13 years of experience in engineering consulting, Mr. Finkler has served as project manager <br />and structural design engineer on numerous infrastructure projects. Experience includes <br />authoring engineering condition assessments; structural rehabilitation design; preparation and <br />coordination of construction documents; assembling design -build solicitations; and providing <br />construction support services. <br />Mr. Finkler specializes in the evaluation of existing structures and the design and execution of <br />follow-on repairs and upgrades. He has performed field engineering investigations on hundreds of <br />varying structures including reservoirs, foundations, pipelines„ utility vaults, piers, wharves, <br />seawalls, floating docks, retaining walls, and bridges across the United States and abroad. Clients <br />include municipalities, energy organizations, the US Department of Defense, state DOTS, utility <br />owners, and construction contractors. <br />Inspection & Safety Credentials <br />BRADY Company Safety Committee Chairman <br />ADCI Surface -Supplied Air Diver & Diving Supervisor, UW Bridge Inspector (FHWA-NHI-130091) <br />OSHA Confined Space Entrant; EM-385-40; OSHA-30, Trench & Excavation Competent Person <br />1st Aid/CPR/AED First Responder & Oxygen Provider <br />Project Experience <br />Inspector Team Leader, El Morro Reservoir No. II Tank Inspection, City of Laguna Beach, <br />California. Led the structural condition assessment of a 5 MG rectangular concrete reservoir. <br />Assembled assessment report that included documentation of findings, photos, figures, <br />prioritization and recommendations for repairs, and estimates of probable costs. Follow-on work <br />to include a seismic analysis and design of repairs for the existing structural systems. <br />Project Manager, Lift Station #9 Rehabilitation, South Coast Water District, Dana Point, California. <br />Executed structural investigation and condition assessment in a confined space concrete dry well <br />structure. The effort included evaluation of several rehabilitation options, from which a fiber <br />reinforced polymer (FRP) solution was selected. Design of repairs and the production of <br />construction documents was followed by bidding and construction support services. <br />Inspection Team Leader & Engineer Diver, Clubhouse Lake System Improvements, Fairbanks <br />Ranch Association, California. Oversaw execution of above and below water condition <br />assessment atthe Clubhouse Lake Dam, with a focus on the piping outlet structures. The effort <br />included production of plans, specifications, and estimates for improvements to the existing <br />facilities. Provided CM resident engineer services during the construction phase. <br />Inspector Team Leader, AT&T Utility Vault Inspections, Southern California Region. Provided <br />engineering assessment services in support of new fiber optic cable installation throughout <br />Southern California. The scope of services included engineering inspection and identification of <br />allowable core locations in over 500 utility vaults. A signed and stamped core certification report <br />was produced for each vault. Responsible for oversight and coordination of engineering team and <br />participation in vault inspections. <br />Field Engineer, 5 MG Reservoir II, City of Fountain Valley, CA. Performed engineering construction <br />support services, including: structural observations, identification of defective concrete areas, and <br />general oversight of work progress. The work at this 1971 partially buried circular concrete <br />reservoir included minor structural repairs and major site civil improvements. Fee: $200k <br />Englneer-Diver, Hyperion Water Treatment Plant Outfall Pipe, Los Angeles, California. Engineer - <br />diver performed underwater inspection work. The one -mile long, approximately 20-foot-diameter <br />outfall pipe carries wastewater treatment plant effluent into the ocean. Inspection focused on the <br />concrete pipe encasement and concrete pipe support collars. <br />RICHARD BRADY &ASSOCIATES, INC. E-35 <br />25B-113 <br />