FERESHTA MOJADDEDI
Elk Grove,California
Summary
Civil Engineer with over 23 years of experience in transportation engineering, traffic safety analysis, and infrastructure project support with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and private consulting firms. Experienced in collision data analysis, roadway safety investigations, CEQA review, encroachment permit evaluation, and project safety review. Skilled at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify safety concerns, develop countermeasures, and ensure compliance with state engineering standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Oakland, CA
10.2005 - Current
- Completed mandatory rotations through Construction, Design, and Traffic Operations.
- Served as Traffic Safety Investigator for the Office of Traffic Safety analyzing collision data.
- Reviewed quarterly Table C collision reports to identify collision patterns.
- Analyzed collision data to determine potential safety countermeasures and roadway improvements.
- Developed incremental safety improvements through Day Labor projects and project initiation while considering cost-benefit ratios on the TIR.
- Reviewed and responded to encroachment permits for Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties.
- Reviewed CEQA environmental documents for transportation projects in Santa Clara and San Francisco counties.
- Served as temporary ADA coordinator for San Francisco County ensuring accessibility compliance.
- Worked as Project Safety Engineer for Napa and Solano counties.
- Provided project safety support for over 75 transportation projects.
- Reviewed engineering project development documents including PID, PA&ED, PS&E packages, DSDDs, and Contract Change Orders (CCOs).
- Participated in Project Development Team (PDT) meetings to help resolve traffic safety concerns for projects.
Civil Engineer
Carlson, Barbee & Gibson
San Ramon, CA
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Worked as part of an engineering team responsible for supporting development of the City of Mountain House.
- Assisted in planning and design of infrastructure including storm drain, water, and sewer systems.
- Prepared construction plans and engineering drawings supporting project design.
- Performed engineering design calculations for civil infrastructure projects.
- Developed cost estimates for materials and construction activities.
- Conducted drainage analyses and studies to evaluate stormwater management performance.
- Assisted with preparation of project documentation, technical reports, and engineering analyses.
- Collaborated with experienced engineers to support project coordination and design development.
Office Engineer
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Oakland, CA
06.2002 - 10.2003
- Served as consultant to Caltrans on the West Approach to the Bay Bridge Project.
- Assisted with construction contract administration ensuring plans complied with Caltrans standards.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to support construction implementation.
- Maintained project documentation including daily reports, construction logs, and material quantities.
- Assisted in preparation of Contract Change Orders (CCOs).
- Coordinated with resident engineers, inspectors, and design teams during construction.
- Performed quantity calculations supporting project budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained project correspondence and construction documentation to ensure project compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2002
Skills
- Traffic Safety Analysis
- Collision Data Analysis
- Proficient in TSN
- CEQA Review
- Encroachment Permit
- Project Safety Support
- Engineering Design Calculations
- Project Development Process (PID, PA&ED, PS&E)
Timeline
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
10.2005 - Current
Civil Engineer
Carlson, Barbee & Gibson
10.2003 - 10.2005
Office Engineer
Parsons Brinckerhoff
06.2002 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of California, Davis