Paolla Kovalsky, P.E. Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Department Of Natural Resources - Lincoln, Nebraska

- Conducted periodic inspections of existing dams to identify and assess any deficiencies, and prepare detailed reports documenting the inspection findings.- Reviewed engineering design reports, construction plans, and specifications for new and/or existing dams.- Conducted construction inspections of dams to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.- Utilized HEC-RAS 2D for breach analysis on existing dams, and create inundation and evacuation maps for Emergency Action Plans.- Applied civil engineering theories, principles, and practices, with a focus on hydrology, open channel hydraulics, and geotechnical engineering, to enhance dam safety.- Provided assistance in helping dam owners comprehend identified deficiencies and guide them on appropriate resolution measures.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

- Conducted hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS and storm sewer modeling for analysis purposes.- Managed all communications related to utilities conflicts, permits, homeowners' consents, and other related matters.- Established and maintained productive collaborations with various entities including USACE, St. Louis County, MSD, Municipalities, MoDNR, and others.- Developed design documents and hydraulic models for streambank projects, including rapid geomorphic assessments, stabilization techniques, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and applications for permits.- Prepared construction reports and technical reports for diverse projects.- Generated maps for exhibits and performed spatial data analysis using ArcMap/ArcPro.- Created custom applications, compatible with Collector for ArcGIS, for data collection and condition assessment of multiple assets such as light poles, sidewalks, buildings, roads, water fountains, storm sewers, irrigation heads, pavilions, picnic sites, vaults, etc.- Enhanced ArcGIS-based data collection by utilizing Python scripts (ArcPy) to automate field calculations and scoring processes.

Brookings, South Dakota

- Analyzed geospatial environmental datasets and correlated them with epidemiology and ecological data to provide support for NASA-funded research on the environmental determinants of West Nile virus.- Played a key role in developing a comprehensive historical mosquito database, conducting data analysis, and contributing to the formulation of strategies for integrating mosquito data with earth observation data to improve the accuracy of West Nile virus forecasts.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183387/

Brookings, South Dakota

- Conducted processing, management, and analysis of various scientific datasets, including NLDAS (North American Land Data Assimilation System), MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer), and West Nile Virus Case data, to support a NASA-funded project focused on West Nile Virus risk forecasting.- Developed computer scripts in R to automate and document the data processing workflow, enhancing efficiency and reproducibility.- Presented analytical results through the creation of maps, charts, and tabular summaries, facilitating clear visualization and interpretation of findings.- Authored comprehensive reports documenting the data processing workflow and summarized the results obtained, providing valuable insights for project stakeholders.

Brookings, South Dakota

- Instructed undergraduate students in Civil Engineering on Fluid Mechanics and Materials laboratory courses.- Coordinated laboratory experiments, including but not limited to the following topics: Fluid Mechanics lab experiments: center of pressure, flow over a weir, hydraulics jump, wave generation, energy equation, impact of a jet.Materials lab experiments: coarse aggregate testing, fine aggregate testing, torsion, effect of additives on concrete properties.- Reviewed and graded calculations performed by students for laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy and providing constructive feedback.- Offered additional instructions and guidance to students during laboratory experiments to enhance their understanding and facilitate successful completion of the tasks.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

- Managed and organized water quantity records in a database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for public access.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

- Conducted hydrology calculations for mining projects, including frequency analysis of precipitation data, determination of time of concentration, and development of rating curves.- Calculated surface mine drainage by utilizing existing weirs and applying appropriate measurement techniques.- Collaborated in the design of hydraulic channels within mining operations, employing Hydrologic/Hydraulic models such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.- Utilized AutoCAD to analyze contour lines of project sites, perform calculations related to time of concentration, area, volume, and generate cross sections.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

- Provided support to the Principal Designer by assisting with CAD drafting tasks.- Collaborated with Engineers in the design of Hydroelectric Power Plants, contributing to various aspects of the project.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Civil And Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member and vice-president: American Water Works Association (AWWA); Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering