Jason Chuff
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Engineer with HNTB, recognized for reducing project completion times and enhancing client satisfaction. Expert in engineering design and proactive problem-solving, leading teams to deliver high-quality results. Proven ability in training and mentoring, alongside strong skills in project management and compliance enforcement. An engineering professional prepared to bring wealth of expertise to role, Driving project success through meticulous planning and execution. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs to ensure high-quality outcomes. Proficient in resource allocation, risk management, and process optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
HNTB
06.2023 - Current
- Reduced project completion times for increased client satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Training of junior signal engineers.
- Signal design task lead for the 30% design of the DART Unified Signaling Project.
- On site crossing failure analysis.
- In office technical expertise for the client,
- On site technical expert for potential OEM equipment vendor site visits.
- On site technical expert for potential CM/GC contractors.
- On site signals cutover support.
- Design task lead for ITS design on Arkansas Department of Transportation I-49 design, TxDOT US96 over-height vehicle detector, and Waco I-35 highway projects.
- Navigated challenging situations through creative problem-solving abilities which often resulted in expedited resolutions.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of various components in large-scale engineering projects.
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Enhanced team productivity with regular progress meetings, thorough task allocation, and prioritization of tasks based on urgency and importance.
Project Engineer
HNTB
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Performed equated distance calculations and control line design for 6 miles of the AMTRAK Susquehanna RIver Bridge Project for both intermediate and final project phasing.
- Performed the 60% level design of a 4 track interlocking and 4 track to two track ladder interlocking for the AMTRAK Susquehanna RIver Bridge Project,
- Performed a highway crossing safety analysis for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Provided technical expertise to project pursuit teams.
- Performed senior level design review for smaller signal tasks.
Railroad Signal Project Designer
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Septa
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Mentored junior designers in best practices for efficient and effective project development.
- Participated in client meetings to gather requirements and establish clear project expectations.
- Acted as primary technical reviewer for all third party railroad signal designs.
- Responsible for safe braking calculations, block design revisions, and control line revisions for 260 miles of regional railroad territory.
- Performed revisions on over 50 existing level at grade highway crossings and designs for 10 new level at grade highway crossings.
- Developed SEPTA's standard design for the four-quadrant crossing.
- Performed revision design on relay based interlocking to adjust track alignment and eliminate moveable point frogs and double slips from 4 track ladder.
- Vital and non-Vital application revisions for Hitachi Microlok II, Alstom VPI, Alstom iVPI, Alstom ElectrologIXS, Hitachi E-Code, and Alstom GenraKode processors.
- Chief point of contact for SEPTA for PUC meetings involving railroad crossings.
- Full signal design review for 3 mile line extension,
- Design of the only "Approach Restricting" signal on SEPTA property after a former out of service track was reclassified as excepted track for another project.
First Class Railroad Signal System Specialist
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Septa
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided exceptional support services to internal stakeholders by resolving technical issues quickly and accurately.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements by analyzing user feedback and monitoring key performance metrics closely.
- Conducted regular system audits, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Troubleshot critical issues swiftly, maintaining a consistently high level of system performance and reliability.
- All responsibilities of First Class Railroad Signal Maintainer plus:
- Responsible for the testing and rebuilding of vital electromechanical relays.
- Responsible for the periodic testing, maintenance, and repair for all audio frequency overlay and electronic track circuits.
- PCB level repair of electronic track circuit and audio frequency overlay equipment.
- Toning and marking cable for third party work.
- LEading of small work groups at independent job sites for the Signals Construction Gang,
First Class Railroad Signal Maintainer
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Septa
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by implementing time-saving techniques learned from training courses or best practices shared among colleagues.
- Supported efficient train movement throughout the rail network through diligent monitoring of signals during both normal operations as well as during inclement weather or other adverse conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety standards through adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of work performed as a Signal Maintainer.
- Performed periodic maintenance of vital railroad signal equipment,
- Troubleshot and repaired vital railroad signal equipment.
- Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and repair of A-5 pneumatic switch machines, 5 series (A-H) pattern electric switch machines, M-3, M-23A, and M-23B switch machines,
- Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and repair of phase selective track circuits (legacy US&S and GRS systems), power frequency steady energy track circuits, DC coded track circuits, AC coded track circuits, and audio frequency overlay track circuits.
- Responsible for the testing, maintenance, and repair of the vital interlocking systems at mechanical relay based interlocking locations, legacy genysis interlocking locations, VHLC interlocking locations, Microlok interlocking locations, Microlok II interlocking locations, ElectrologIXS interlocking locations, VPI interlocking locations, and iVPI interlocking locations.
- REsponsible for the testing, maintenance, and repair of level highway at-grade railroad crossings.
- Responsible for duties as assigned in the Signal Construction Gang including: splicing vital signal cable, loading vital signal applications, performing FRA testing, vital circuit in house wiring, testing and commissioning.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Naperville, IL07-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Communications And Information Technology
DeVry University
Naperville, IL10-2021
Skills
- Design review
- Information analysis
- Analyzing information
- Proactive approach
- Safety management
- Proposal development
- Lean principles
- Engineering design development
- Training and mentoring
- Project management
- Engineering design
- Construction management
- Cost estimation
- Scope definition
- Project deadlines management
- Site supervision
- Feasibility analysis
- Worksite management
- Engineering project design
- Engineering
- Specification review
- Non-conforming material reports
- Contract compliance
- Client relations
- Blueprint reading
- Contract management
- Process improvement
- Estimating and bidding
- Relationship building
- Technical analysis
- AutoDesk autocad
- Project scoping
- Progress documentation
- Root-cause analysis
- SOW development
- Submittal management
- Critical design review
- Technical direction
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Field support
- System engineering
- Bentley MicroStation
- Relay Based Interlockings
- Hitachi Micolok application development
- Hitachi Microlok II application development
- KB Signaling iVPI application development
- A-5 Pattern Pneumatic Switch Machines
- 5 series (A-H) Pattern Switch Machines
- Hitachi M3, M23A, and M23B Switch Machines
- All major OEM crossing gate mechanisms
- Railroad Crossing Quiet Zone design
- 4-Quadrant Railroad Crossing Design
- Highway traffic railroad preemption
- Transit Signal Prioritization
- Overlay frequency assignments
Affiliations
- AREMA committee 36 (Highway Grade Crossings)
- AREMA committee 37 (Signal Systems)
- AREMA committee 17 (High Speed Rail)
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
HNTB
06.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
HNTB
09.2022 - 06.2023
Railroad Signal Project Designer
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Septa
01.2021 - 08.2022
First Class Railroad Signal System Specialist
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Septa
01.2019 - 01.2021
First Class Railroad Signal Maintainer
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Septa
09.2013 - 01.2019
MBA - Project Management
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Associate of Applied Science - Communications And Information Technology
DeVry University
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