Bill Lester, P.E.
Wilmore,KY
Summary
Accomplished Senior Engineer with extensive experience specializing in civil/site plan development and water/wastewater design. Proven ability in technical reporting and AutoCAD/Civil 3D and developing cost-effective engineering solutions, while fostering positive stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer
Prime AE/Integrated Engineering
09.2012 - 03.2025
- Development of civil/site plans for sanitary sewer projects, site development projects, water line design, and development plans and plats.
- Prepared local, state, and federal permits, hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, maintenance of traffic plans, and plan submittals to various regulating agencies.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Project Engineer
GRW Engineers
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Prepared due diligence reports and civil site plans for a national pharmacy chain and prepared civil site plans for a national fast food chain.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to coordinate work activities effectively.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
Project Engineer
Strand Associates
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Project engineer involved in design work for sanitary sewer projects, site development projects, and preparation of development plans and plats.
- Preparation of civil site plans, permitting, hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, and plan submittals to various regulating agencies.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Participated on survey crews as needed.
- Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY2005
Skills
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Bluebeam
- Hydraflow
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical reporting
- Specification writing
- Stakeholder relations
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Professional Engineer License - Kentucky
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Prime AE/Integrated Engineering
09.2012 - 03.2025
Project Engineer
GRW Engineers
08.2007 - 01.2009
Project Engineer
Strand Associates
06.2005 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Kentucky
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