Jonathan Chavez, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Renton, Washington, United States

Plan and conduct large scale engineering studies and provide project management for the design and construction of capital improvement projects. Also, operate and maintain a hydraulic model of the water system, coordinate and direct outside engineering consultants and firms on assigned projects and studies.

Renton, Washington

Provide preliminary plan review and permit processing information through predesign and preconstruction meetings with permit applicants. Verify compliance with SEPA and Land Use conditions in the design of streets, utilities, and other related systems. Manage a multi-project workload to ensure timely and effective project review, and act as the liaison between developers, their design team, the division, and other city departments. Review, approve, and issue permits. Review and approve construction cost estimates to establish permit fees, performance bond amounts, maintenance bond amounts, and fees-in-lieu of construction amounts. Review and approve design revisions to construction plans. Process and record final plats and final short plats.

Mountain View, California

Participated in efforts to improve the quality of recycled water including partnering with local and regional agencies to plan the development of a regional recycled water distribution system. Capital Improvement Project Manager: Conducted research for project design requirements and reviewed plans and specifications for recycled water and public works projects. Prepared project schedules, cost estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures. Investigated field conditions; coordinated and reviewed the work of outside consultants; reviewed and recommended payments and billing for contracted services; negotiated prices and schedules, as necessary.Participated in the plan check, review and processing of plans for developments affecting City public works facilities assuring compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.Coordinated public works activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with regulators and outside agencies.Prepared engineering studies, visual presentations and reports and request and participate in the collection of survey and mapping data.

Concord, California

Worked as a consultant (staff augmentation) at the City of Milpitas, in the Utility and Land Development departments.Performed reviews for potable, sewer, recycled water, and solid waste design.Coordinated with developers and designers through meetings, phone interactions, and email, to come up with engineering solutions that would be beneficial to both developers and the City.

San Jose, Ca

Developed working knowledge of recycled water design requirements under Titles 17 and 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Reviewed developer recycled water project plans (Irrigation, dual-plumbing, and cooling towers), submitted approved design drawings to the State Division of Drinking Water for final approval.Worked on grant administration such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).Provided training on the new Recycled Water Access Point Truck Fill Program. Performed regulatory communication and review of inspection reports, and various other clerical and administrative tasks related to civil engineering.

Martinez, Ca

Performed reviews for sanitary sewer designs, specifications and details. Performed cost estimating for materials and labor, and provided measurements for pipe alignment.Inspected pipe rehabilitation projects that involved methods such as pipe bursting, horizontal directional drilling, cured-in-place pipe lining, and open cut. Inspected geotechnical borings to determine soil composition and water table elevation, as well as potholing for utilities.