Jesse Brister, E.I.T.

    601 Blue Ridge Drive, Boulder Creek, CA  95006

jabrister@yahoo.com 

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessebrister

831.234.3060

 

Increasingly responsible experience in the capacity of project engineer, and construction Inspector on transportation, public works, and private development projects. Performed research, field inspections, CAD drafting, design alternatives, calculations, contract management, bid and award, construction management, and inspection. Inspected and drafted plans for bridges and similar structures for the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) and Scour Counter Measures Program. As a construction inspector, led pre-construction, weekly and requested meetings and experienced researching and checking project compliance against applicable codes, laws, and regulations. Produced daily reports, submittals, transmittals, RFI's, contracts, permits, progress photos, and traffic control plans. Prepared and reviewed project contracts. Completed capital improvements projects from start to finish that included extensive drafting with Civil 3D. Performed design and drafting of private and commercial land development, site layouts and related designs.

 

§ Experience includes over $500 million in projects:

Capital improvements

Bridges

Pavement

Major interchanges, highway design, urban and rural street design

Federal, State and local agencies projects from inception to contract completion

Contracts, permits, grant applications, and reports required by regulatory agencies

Private residential and commercial sites

§ Civil design software; Civil 3D expert drafter

§ Proactive self-starter, highly resourceful and creative toward meeting job objectives

§ Commended problem-solver who is often used as a resource by peers

§ Strong written and oral communication skills

§ Experienced team player with strong interpersonal skills who has worked effectively with everyone from management and coworkers to construction crews and the public

Civil 3D, Microstation, Autocad, MTC Street Saver, Trafficware Synchro, E-Bid Board, ArcView GIS, PONTIS Bridge Management System, Viathor Vbridge & Vbent Bridge Design, Railsim, HEC-RAS, MODFLOW, Fortis, Microsoft: Excel, Word, Power Point

 

2014-2015City of San Jose, San Jose, CA

Associate Engineering Technician, Neighborhood Safety Management             

§ Traffic calming site investigations and reports

§ Design: School circulation routes, Stop studies, crosswalk studies, signs and markings

§ Customer service: daily addressing of public and interdepartmental requests

§ Commended for excellent customer service skills

§ Work orders

§ Traffic device requests

§ Design and investigation data included traffic surveys and TAPs reports

§ Modified and created Excel traffic count tools

 

 

2012-2013County of Santa Clara Roads & Airports Department, San Jose, CA

Assistant Engineer II, Bridge Design Unit             

§ Managed project and construction engineering on capital improvements during design, maintenance, and construction of bridges and other structures up to and including bridge replacement

§ Civil 3D 2013 used regularly to draft plan sets and exhibits

§ Inspected bridges and similar structures to determine deficiencies and develop corrective maintenance for the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) and Scour Counter Measures Program

§ Performed constructability reviews

§ Prepared and reviewed contract documents: bridge repair, maintenance, construction

§ Updated PONTIS bridge management software reports using current ADTs and field inspection conditions to produce reports for internal records and Caltrans

§ PS&E’s, PSR’s: completed various project elements

§ Saved considerable staff time, independently developed a Google Maps bridge location application that could be used in the office and out in the field

2007-11County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, Santa Cruz, CA

Assistant Engineer I (‘07-‘08.), II (’08-‘09), III (’09-‘10), IV (’10-‘11)

§ Redevelopment Agency

o      Capital improvement projects (urban infill, roads, storm drains, sewers): research, field inspections, drafting, design alternatives, calculations, contracts management, bid and award, construction management, inspection

o      Saved over $20,000 in annual training costs, developed and presented a Civil 3D users course that included complete support and reference materials

o      Created and improved existing Excel spread sheet tools for street design

 

§ Operations Department

o      Maintained Pavement Management Program for 600 mile County road system

o      Civil 3D drafting of all project plan sets and exhibits

o      Project contract administration, construction schedule, and budget distribution

o      Coordinated grant applications (Prop 1B, FEMA, ARRA) and project permits (CEQA, BCA, CDFW, USACOE, CRWQCB)

o      Managed Resident Engineers and construction inspectors

 

§ Construction Inspector

o      Led pre-construction, weekly and requested meetings,

o      Produced daily reports, submittals, transmittals, RFI's, contracts, permits, progress photos, and traffic control plans

o      Established and maintained testing agency and contractor correspondence, supplemental instructions, and sketches

o      Oversaw public contract administration activities: field inspections, quantity verifications, change order preparation and management, safety and operating system compliance; progress payment oversight; ensured adherence to contract specifications, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; and oversight of staff assigned for project delivery

 

§ Additional Duties included

o                  Issued Transportation Permits and Encroachment Permits

o                  Planning Department Front Counter alternate when regular staff was unavailable

o                  Directed surveyors and real property agents on projects

o                  Mentored interns and assigned tasks and assignments

 

2006-07              Rajappan & Meyer Consulting Engineers, San Jose, CA

Staff Engineer

§ CA I-5 North Stockton Corridor, major interchanges and auxiliary lanes upgrade project

§ Sound wall design, traffic analysis studies, drainage facilities, light rail extensions

§ Caltrans project development procedures/processes

§ Project Study Reports (PSR's) and Plans Specifications & Estimates (PS&E's)

§ Federal, State, County, and City contracts experience

§ Large-scale complex projects from environmental through construction

§ Autodesk LDD & Bentley Micro Station CAD drafting

 

2005-06              Bowman & Williams Consulting Civil Engineers, Santa Cruz, CA

Staff Engineer

§ Private and commercial land development, site layouts and designs

§ Created boundary and topo maps, determined ROW, drainage, and cost estimates

§ Construction Permitting

§ Trained in and used Autodesk LDD for plan drafting

§ Low Impact Development (LID) Practices

 

 

 

 

 

Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering

California Polytechnics, San Luis Obispo, Ca

 

Engineer In Training, CA #115284

 

Confined Space Training Certified: valid Jan 2013-2016

Enviro Safetech, 2160-B Oakland Rd, San Jose Ca 95131

 

Civil 3D Design & Civil 3D Level 1                         

CAD Masters, Training Center, Walnut Creek, Ca 

 

Principles of Geometric Design for California       

UC Institute of Transportation Studies, Technology Transfer Program, Santa Cruz Ca  

 

Asphalt Pavement Maintenance for Local Agencies                    

UC Transportation Studies Institute, Technology Transfer Program, Stockton Ca       

 

Traffic Flow Principles for Practitioners (TE-27)

UC Berkeley ITS Tech Transfer Program

 

Bicycle Transportation: Planning, Policy, and Liability (TE-34)

UC Berkeley ITS Tech Transfer Program

 

Designing Streets for Pedestrian Safety                         

Pedestrian Bicycle & Information Center, UNC Highway Safety Research Center for USDOT,

Federal Highway Administration, Watsonville, Ca       

 

MUTCD 2012 Traffic Control Course, CSO 1599

City of San Jose

 

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Supervisor Training

City of San Jose

 

First Responder Certified

UEI College Santa Cruz, 3050 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

 

 

 

 

 

Employee of the Year Nomination, January 12, 2009             

County of Santa Cruz, “Awards for Excellence”, Michael J. McDougall, Director of Personnel           

Category: General Government - An employee who successfully implement(s) an innovative idea.

 

Recognizing and addressing a need to streamline and significantly increase efficiency in the design process for engineering staff, I independently developed an in-house Civil 3D Training curriculum.  Working closely with the assistant director of public works and the director of MIS, I setup an annual six week, once a week, 2 hour class and Microsoft Power Point presentation.  I prepared an 80 page reference manual, class syllabus, an exercises workbook, and ten technical support demonstration screencast web videos located on a central server for continued support.  

 

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

 

 

San Tomas Aquino Creek Box Culvert Repair on San Tomas Expressway

County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department

 

PROJECT ENGINEER+

Constructability review, CAD drafting, and PS&E package assembly. 

 

This project to be done consists in general of cleaning, repairing and providing a reinforced concrete invert overlay along the 20,000± foot long 15’ to 16’ wide San Tomas Aquino Creek Box Culvert and U-Channel structure between Monroe Street in Santa Clara and north of Williams Road in San Jose, most of which is within the San Tomas Expressway right of way.  The reinforced concrete overlay construction requires concrete removals by chipping and shot blasting, cleaning of existing reinforcement by shot blasting, patching removed and spalled concrete, installing bonded dowels, installing new reinforcing steel and placing the overlay concrete paving section.  Channel and box culvert flow diversion, clearing and grubbing, crack sealing and removal of mineral build up will be required before repairs and overlay construction.  All work within the box culvert and U-channel shall be conducted in compliance with all State and Federal OSHA requirements, including those required for confined space, all of Owner’s requirements regarding work within confined spaces and all permit conditions.

 

Cost: $10,000,000

 

 

2011 (FEMA) Storm Damage Repair CSA 51 Hopkins Gulch Road Culvert Replacement Project

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

DESIGN AND PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities included: Board of Supervisors project vetting process, regulatory provisions and site research, plan set development, CAD drafting, design alternatives, specifications assembly, survey requests, permitting, contract administration, bid and award process, and press releases. Organized staff meetings and provided oversight and support for resident engineers, biologists, surveyors, affected customers, contractors, engineering technicians, student interns, and County officials.

 

The construction of a culvert replacement and road repair on Hopkins Gulch Road in Boulder Creek, CA.  This project was a fast track/FEMA funded emergency road repair due to slope instability at the site.   Project elements included a traffic control system, removal and replacement of a 24" culvert, drainage cleaning and grading, rock slope protection, erosion control and vegetation. Special attention was given to the sensitive habitat and in-creek work performed below the high water line.

 

Cost: $26,400

Daubenbiss Avenue Improvements

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities included: regulatory provisions and site research, plan set development, CAD drafting, design alternatives, specifications assembly, ROW acquisition, survey requests, drainage designs, sewer lines and storm drains tie-in, utilities coordination, adjusting utility manhole covers frames and covers to grade, permitting, contract administration, bid and award process, and press releases. Organized staff meetings and provided oversight and support for resident engineers, real property agents, biologists, surveyors, affected customers, contractors, engineering technicians, student interns, and County officials.

 

This project involved the construction of a cement concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk that included an ADA compliant ramp; a SCMTD bus shelter and pad; thermoplastic traffic striping and road signs; and road way excavation and reconstruction with asphalt concrete and aggregate base. A challenge existed to make the bus shelter and curb return ADA compliant. The slope from the bus shelter to the corner of the street and through the cross-walk was prohibitively steep. The project was located on Daubenbiss Avenue from West Walnut Street to and including a portion of Soquel Drive and adjacent private properties. 

 

Cost: $275,500

 

 

 

30th Avenue Improvements

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities included: regulatory provisions and site research, plan set development, CAD drafting, design alternatives, specifications assembly, ROW acquisition, survey requests, drainage designs, sewer lines and storm drains tie-in, utilities coordination, permitting, bid and award process, and press releases. Organized staff meetings and provided oversight and support for resident engineers, real property agents, biologists, surveyors, affected customers, contractors, engineering technicians, student interns, and County officials.

 

The project improved conditions along 30th Avenue from Scriver Street to Portola Drive. 30th Avenue had undergone a series of Redevelopment Agency improvement projects that addressed issues of pedestrian and bicycle safety, drainage, parking, and vehicle speed from Portola Drive to Brommer Street and from East Cliff Drive to Scriver Street. Project elements included signs and stripes, sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the West side of the road and a bulb out along the East side. The shoulder along the East side of 30th Avenue in the project area remains unimproved and is currently a mixture of dirt, gravel and partial paving. These conditions contribute to unorganized and inefficient on-street parking, poor aesthetics, standing water, and poor storm water quality which flows to Moran Lake.

 

I prepared reports and project displays for community meetings that were held to present two alternatives for the improvements to 30th Avenue. Alternative 1 consisted of improving the East side of 30th Avenue with curb, gutter, and bulb-outs to improve parking, minimize impacts to private residents, improve visual aesthetics, and to mitigate stormwater quantity and quality. Alternative 2 included sidewalks to the improvements proposed in Alternative 1. Alternative 1 best addressed the goals of the project and provided consistency with the Pleasure Point Master Plan while minimizing the impact to on-street parking and private residences.

 

Funding came from Transportation and Roadside Improvement Area and Redevelopment Agency funds.

Cost: $1,917,000

 

 

 

Soquel Avenue Improvements

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

DESIGN AND PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities included: regulatory provisions and site research, plan set development, CAD drafting, design alternatives, specifications assembly, ROW acquisition, survey requests, drainage designs, sewer lines and storm drains tie-in, utility company coordination, permitting, contract administration, bid and award process, and press releases. Organized staff meetings and provided oversight and support for resident engineers, real property agents, biologists, surveyors, affected customers, contractors, engineering technicians, student interns, and County officials.

 

This project involved in-fill improvements along Soquel Avenue in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz City proper. Project elements included a bulb out in line with an adjoining creek that led to the ocean.  The bulb out eliminated the need for Coastal Commission involvement as the existing drainage facility was unmodified. 

 

Cost: $1,014,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cape Seal and Overlay Project (ARRA)

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

DESIGN AND PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities included: road list request assessment, Board of Supervisors project vetting process, regulatory provisions and site research, plan set development, CAD drafting, design alternatives, specifications assembly, ROW acquisition, survey requests, drainage designs, sewer lines and storm drains tie-in, utilities relocation, permitting, contract administration, bid and award process, and press releases. Organized staff meetings and provided oversight and support for resident engineers, real property agents, biologists, surveyors, affected customers, contractors, engineering technicians, student interns, and County officials.

 

This project involved the resurfacing of sections of Bear Creek Road, Empire Grade, Freedom Boulevard, Glen Canyon Road, Holohan Road, Jamison Creek Road, and Mount Hermon Road.  Bear Creek Road and Mount Hermon Road are heavy commute corridors. Priority was given to ensure traffic control systems were complete, press releases were issued on time, and resident engineer involvement was strong. Project elements included dig outs of failed pavement, pavement grinding, placement of overlay and cape seal coat, pavement striping, regulatory signage, road markings and markers. 

 

Funding came from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 

Cost: $3,578,000

 

 

North Rodeo Gulch Storm Damage Repair

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Coordinated and led pre-construction, weekly and requested meetings from County officials, survey crews, Soquel Creek Water District representatives, and resident and contract biologists. Established and maintained files, submittals, and daily reports. Established and maintained testing agency and contractor correspondence, supplemental instructions, and sketches. Oversaw public contract administration activities that included: field inspection, quantity verifications, change order preparation and management, safety and operating system compliance, and progress payment oversight. Ensured adherence to contract specifications, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Provided oversight of staff assigned for project delivery.

 

The project repaired a 75 ft. slip out and reopened the roadway to 2-way traffic. It involved the construction of steel soldier piles and timber lagging retaining wall with tiebacks that required earth excavation and backfill, a wall under drain system, gabion baskets, asphalt pavement replacement, metal beam guard railing, asphalt dike, a stream bypass system, rock slope protection, erosion control, and revegitation. Project location was situated on the road and adjunct to Rodeo Creek in the Soquel Creek Water District.  Stream flow bypass facilities and work performed below the high water line of Rodeo Creek necessitated the hiring of and close coordination with a fisheries biologist. There was minimal traffic on Rodeo Gulch Road and no bike lanes.

 

Cost: $650,000

 

 

Swanton Road Storm Damage Repair Project

County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department

 

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Coordinated and led pre-construction, weekly and requested meetings from County officials, survey crews, geologists, geotechnical engineers, and resident and contract biologists. Established and maintained files, submittals, and daily reports. Established and maintained testing agency and contractor correspondence, supplemental instructions, and sketches. Oversaw public contract administration activities that included: field inspection, quantity verifications, change order preparation and management, safety and operating system compliance, and progress payment oversight. Ensured adherence to contract specifications, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Provided oversight of staff assigned for project delivery.

 

This was a road slip out project on a two lane road located alongside Scott Creek in Swanton, Ca (5 mi north of Davenport in the northern part of the County). It involved the construction of a steel pile and timber lagging retaining wall with tieback anchors, requiring earth excavation and backfill, wall under drain system, gabion end closures, asphalt pavement replacement, metal beam guard railing, asphalt dike, erosion control, and revegitation.  

 

Cost: $584,000

 

 

I-5 North Stockton Corridor, Major Interchanges and Auxiliary Lanes Upgrade Project

Rajappan & Meyer Consulting, Inc.

 

PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsible for providing support for PSR and PS&E project elements, plan line assembly, CAD drafting, sound wall designs, interchange design alternatives (i.e. roundabouts, auxiliary lane additions), disturbed soil calculations, traffic staging and detour routes, drainage, signs, striping, pavement markings, and utility designs.

 

The project was a large multi-year highway and interchange project that included widening of 22 bridge structures. The project consisted of the following components: Widening Interstate 5 mainline in the median, one lane in each direction from Country Club Boulevard to north of Eight Mile Road.  Constructing auxiliary lanes between March Lane and Benjamin Holt interchanges.  Modification of the existing interchange at Hammer Lane and construction of auxiliary lanes from Benjamin Holt to Hammer Lane.  Construction of a new interchange at Otto Drive and construction of auxiliary lanes from Hammer Lane to Otto Drive.  Modification of the existing interchange at Eight Mile Road and constructing auxiliary lanes from Otto Drive to Eight Mile Road.  Construction of a new undercrossing north of Eight Mile Road with no ramp connections to the freeway.  Construction of a new interchange at North Gateway Boulevard and auxiliary lanes from Eight Mile Road to North Gateway.  The project limits on Interstate 5 are from the Interstate 5/Country Club Boulevard interchange (PM 28.5) on the south to the proposed new interchange at North Gateway Boulevard (PM 37.1) on the north. 

 

Client: City of Stockton     

Cost: $550,000,000