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.
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