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Garrett C. Prestegard, P.E.

Cedar Rapids

Summary

Detail-oriented Environmental Engineer with extensive experience in the design, bidding, and contract administration of public sector capital improvement projects. Skillful in managing contracts to ensure necessary obligations are met and documented. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Engineer

Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency
06.2016 - Current
  • Managed capital improvement projects from the planning phase through construction.
  • Acted as the Agency's primary liaison to contractors, regulators, and consulting engineers.
  • Developed request for proposals and request for bids for consulting engineers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Supervised engineering consultants and contractors, including technical reviews of work. Developed, tracked, and managed budgets for contracted work.
  • Developed an environmental compliance program for multiple facilities to meet reporting and recordkeeping requirements outlined in environmental permits.
  • Worked with the Agency staff to ensure the proper integration of facility improvements with site operations.
  • Managed operations and maintenance of facility infrastructure including a 1.6 megawatt LFGTE generator unit.
  • Authorized approvals for the disposal of special waste while ensuring compliance with RCRA.
  • Provided routine updates to Agency board members regarding the progress of Agency projects and initiatives.

Project Engineer I

City of Cedar Rapids
04.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed storm and sanitary sewer capital improvement projects through the planning, design, and bidding phases.
  • Ensured environmental compliance for projects by obtaining required permits (e.g. floodplain development and USACE section 404).
  • Managed an update to the City's Stormwater Master Plan.
  • Managed consultant contracts while acting as the City's point of contact.
  • Assisted in the development of municipal policies.
  • Assisted in administering budgets for the storm and sanitary sewer funds.
  • Facilitated the development internal process improvements.
  • Communicated project updates to municipal committees and the public.
  • Provided customer services to the public.

Project Engineer

Weaver Boos Consultants & Aquaterra Environmental
11.2008 - 04.2014
  • Assisted industrial facilities with environmental compliance including NPDES permitting, Title V air permitting/reporting, NSPS/EG compliance reporting, and greenhouse gas reporting.
  • Developed SPCC and SWPPP plans for numerous facilities.
  • Developed construction bid packages for landfill final cover projects, composite liner projects, and gas system projects.
  • Provided Construction Quality Assurance for gas extraction system installations at landfills.
  • Visited sites during landfill construction projects to monitor progress and consult with contractors, regulators, and on-site engineers.
  • Provided annual budgetary assistance for landfills.

Water Resources Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Provided construction oversight on levee improvement projects.
  • Completed floodplain, stormwater, and sanitary sewer modeling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO

Skills

  • Contract administration
  • Plan & specification reviews
  • Design engineering
  • Environmental permitting & compliance
  • Construction quality assurance
  • Process improvements
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Licensed Professional Engineer in Iowa & Missouri

Timeline

Environmental Engineer

Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency
06.2016 - Current

Project Engineer I

City of Cedar Rapids
04.2014 - 06.2016

Project Engineer

Weaver Boos Consultants & Aquaterra Environmental
11.2008 - 04.2014

Water Resources Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology

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