Dontavius Patton
Bryam,MS
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Engineer with passion for managing environmental engineering projects. Experience in monitoring and improving environmental issues with environmental regulations. Strong prioritizing skills to meet deadlines with clear deliverables.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Engineer in Training
MDEQ Dam Safety
06.2020 - Current
- Develops Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans, Supporting Technical Information Documents, Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports and other technical reports as required
- Conducts inspections and oversees surveillance and monitoring activities including but not limited to detailed gate inspections, bathymetry surveys, topographic surveys, monument surveys, and dive inspections
- Participates in Potential Failure Modes Analysis
- Reviews all surveillance and monitoring data in a timely fashion and follows up as necessary to ensure safety of dams
- Assists in overseeing and managing dam safety construction projects to ensure design intent is met and projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications.
Capstone Senior Design
Jackson State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Gaining hands-on experience with real-world problems
- Applying academic knowledge to practical problem-solving
- Learn objective thinking by working with diverse teams
- Designing a water system for camp Kamassa in Crystal Springs, MS
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Coastal Engineering
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi12.2019
Skills
- Engineering Mechanics I
- Engineering Mechanics II
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Graphics
- Design of Steel Structures
- Strength and Materials
- Intro to Transportation Engineering
- Design of Concrete Structures
- Fluid Mechanics
- Professionalism and Ethics
- SAP 2000
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering Surveying
- Engineering Surveying Lab
- Computer Methods
- Intro to Geo-technical Engineering
- Microsoft Suite
- Structural Analysis
- Intro to Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Economy
- Water Resources
- Auto - CAD
- Micro Station
Activities
- National Society of Black Engineers, 08/2018 - 12/2019
- American Society of Civil Engineers, 09/2016 - 12/2019
- Performed Color Guard for Former First Lady, 05/2016
- Air Force ROTC Honor Guard Commander, 08/2015 - 12/2018
References
Reference upon request
Timeline
Environmental Engineer in Training
MDEQ Dam Safety
06.2020 - Current
Capstone Senior Design
Jackson State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Coastal Engineering
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Jackson State University
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