Elizabeth McAlister

· Lead design and management of land development projects with a focus on stormwater, utility, and grading plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ICPR4.

· Prepare and submit ERP applications to SJRWMD, SRWMD, and SWFWMD; obtain water/wastewater main extensions and clearances through FDEP.

· Successfully permitted projects across multiple jurisdictions, including the City of Saint Augustine, Putnam County, and Saint Johns County, building familiarity with regional and FDOT-adjacent standards.

· Manage production schedules, QA/QC, and staff workflows for a multidisciplinary team of 2 engineers and 1 CAD technician.

· Represent firm in public hearings, proposal interviews, and pre-application meetings; regularly present to municipal agencies and institutional clients.

· Supported business development efforts that secured contracts with UF, Santa Fe College, City of Gainesville, and Alachua County.

• Entered several ongoing development projects and took lead on utility coordination, permitting, and design adjustments.
• Coordinated utility conflicts and easement issues with Gainesville Regional Utilities to resolve challenges and maintain project schedules.
• Developed construction phasing and utility conflict adjustment plans for multi-family residential developments.
• Prepared FDOT-compliant cost estimates for roadway improvements supporting mixed-use development permitting and funding.
• Provided development review services to local rural municipalities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Supervised and mentored junior engineers, managing workloads and quality control.
• Participated in business development activities, including proposal preparation and presenting project scopes to secure new contracts.

• Served as Construction Project Manager during the University of Florida’s peak construction period, supporting campus operations amid nearly $1 billion in active infrastructure projects.
• Oversaw utility upgrades, stormwater system improvements, emergency drainage repairs, and wastewater treatment facility projects across a large and complex campus.
• Led permitting and compliance efforts with SJRWMD, FDEP (including MS4 reporting), and city/county agencies for water, sewer, stormwater, and environmental approvals.
• Coordinated extensively with off-campus utility providers to manage interconnects, relocations, and service continuity during major roadway and utility projects.
• Supported design and implementation of campus-wide drainage studies, hydraulic master plans, and infrastructure assessments.
• Developed strong working knowledge of regulatory standards, agency coordination, and field-level issue resolution in constrained, high-traffic environments.

• Assisted with design and plan production for roadway, utility, and stormwater projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, guardrail design, and drainage layouts.
• Prepared ERP and FDEP permit applications; supported permitting efforts for roadway and public infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ran stormwater models and contributed to drainage design for roadway corridors, site developments, and feasibility studies.
• Designed water and sewer extensions; produced plan and profile sheets, prepared FDOT pay item quantities, and coordinated closely with Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) on reviews and adjustments.
• Worked by request as an in-house consultant to GRU two days per week, supporting utility design reviews and coordination for city-led infrastructure projects.
• Developed construction cost estimates, supported WWTP permit renewals, and assisted with stormwater and general civil design for parks, schools, commercial sites, and municipal facilities.
• Built strong experience in permitting, utility coordination, and multidisciplinary teamwork on both public and private sector projects.

• Conducted field verification of GIS utility assets and performed meter testing to validate water consumption data.
• Planned and executed unidirectional flushing and fire flow tests to support system maintenance and development reviews.
• Modeled water and sewer capacity using Bentley WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS for development applications and capital planning.
• Prepared plan exhibits and documentation for utility work requiring coordination within FDOT and Alachua County right-of-way.
• Performed water quality testing at treatment wetlands to monitor system performance and regulatory compliance.
• Authored a successful cost-share grant application to SJRWMD for a GIS-based water use monitoring platform aimed at reducing potable water demand.