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My resume is provided below:
JAMES ELVEY THOMAS III, P.E.
3207 Plantation Road ∙ Raleigh, NC 27609 ∙ 919-834-0898 (H) ∙ 919-623-3264 (C) efactr@aol.com
ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Geotechnical engineering professional with over 20 years experience in foundation design and analysis including report preparation for bridges, commercial buildings, residential structures, and retaining walls. Experience includes management and personnel supervision for multiple public and private construction projects utilizing practical and cost-saving geotechnical solutions.
Proficient in report preparation for foundation recommendations, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Limited Site Assessments, Soil and Groundwater sampling for possible contamination, and determination of cost-effective solutions for compliance with state and local regulations.
Qualified in managing technical personnel for construction material testing and inspection in order to meet project plans and specifications requirements including current ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Extensive training in state of the art geotechnical design utilizing software for shallow and deep foundation support, retaining walls, slope stability, landslide remediation, and soil stabilization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Froehling & Robertson, Inc.- Raleigh, NC (2007-2012)
Geotechnical Engineer and Project Manager
Supervise subsurface investigations and prepare geotechnical engineering evaluations for construction projects and manage construction materials testing services including special inspection for public and private sectors including NCDOT, municipal projects, and residential developments.
Notable Projects:
Greenville Utilities WWTP in Greenville, NC. Provided geotechnical engineering design and testing services for steel H-pile supported water intake structures at the Tar River.
Campbell University Osteopathic Medical Building in Buies Creek, NC. Managed subsurface investigation for new three-story building and provided geotechnical recommendations using Geopier foundation support.
TerraTech Engineers, Inc.- Raleigh, NC (2001-2007)
Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Environmental Consultant
Oversee design and management of geotechnical and environmental projects for public and private sectors including mixed-use development sites, hospitals, apartment complexes, municipal buildings and residential structures.
Notable Projects:
Block A-21 (Carlton Place) Redevelopment in downtown Raleigh, NC. Performed Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and Limited Site Assessment for entire city block. Specifics included revealing past usage by service stations, dry cleaners, and welding shop. Testing performed for possible soil and ground water contamination.
Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC. Managed subsurface investigation and provided foundation recommendations for planned five-story patient tower, new central energy plant, and women’s center.
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North Carolina Department of Transportation- Raleigh, NC (1990-2001)
Transportation Engineer II
Evaluated subsurface information and provided geotechnical design recommendations for support of bridges, retaining walls, and culverts. Performed landslide remediation analysis including developing project specific plans. Provided plans for stabilization of compressible subsurface soils beneath roadways.
Notable Project:
US Highway I-26 in Madison County, NC. Provided geotechnical recommendations for roadways, bridge foundations, culverts, and rock slopes in environmentally sensitive region of North Carolina.
Froehling and Robertson Engineering, Inc- Raleigh, NC (1986-1990)
Senior Materials Technician
Testing of materials including soils, concrete, steel, fireproofing, and asphalt materials for compliance with project plans and specifications.
Notable projects:
Rex Hospital Birthing Center, NC Farmer’s Market, Lake Boone Trail Office Building
EDUCATION
Needham Broughton High School (1977-1980)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1980-1981)
North Carolina State University (1981-1984) BS Geology
North Carolina State University (1987-1993) BS Civil Engineering
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Concrete Slab-on-Grade Design ASD/LRFD Design
Permeable Concrete Design Design of Structures for Wind Load
Design of Wood Structures Superpave Asphalt Design for Roadways
COMPUTER CAPABILITIES
Microsoft Word PowerPoint
Excel Spreadsheet Microstation CADD
AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Rex Hospital Emergency Room Volunteer
NCSU Wolfpack Sports Fan
