Joseph Casas
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Engineer with extensive experience at TXDOT, specializing in highway design and project management. Proven track record in enhancing roadway safety and mobility through innovative design solutions and effective client communication. Proficient in SYNCHRO and VISSIM, delivering projects on time and within budget while leading multi-discipline teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Highway Design Engineer
TXDOT
San Antonio
09.2024 - Current
- Led multi-discipline teams in schematic development and PS&E preparation for urban and rural roadway projects, ensuring compliance with TxDOT and FHWA standards.
- Provided technical guidance to design staff, enhancing efficiency and accuracy of deliverables.
- Coordinated seamlessly with right-of-way managers, surveyors, and environmental teams for project advancement.
- Developed innovative design tools to streamline workflows and improve project delivery.
- Presented design concepts and project updates to clients, stakeholders, and review panels.
- Monitored budgets, schedules, and quality control for timely, cost-effective project completion.
- Supported business development through proposal preparation and management of client relationships.
Transportation Engineer
City Of San Antonio
San Antonio
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Designed roadway geometry and traffic control devices to improve safety and mobility.
- Conducted traffic analysis using SYNCHRO, VISSIM, and HCS to evaluate project options.
- Collaborated with municipalities and TxDOT districts on roadway design and signal timing optimization.
- Assisted in developing construction documents, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
- Facilitated client meetings and public outreach sessions to present project goals and design alternatives.
Summer Intern
City Of San Antonio
San Antonio
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Create project cost summaries, and organize project files.
- Vetting streets and identifying the most efficient routes.
- Pavement preservation using a squeegee to spread slurry seal.
- Base and pavement repairs, clearing debris.
- Communicate with the public by going door to door with notifications of street maintenance.
- Log daily work reports for pothole repair into the database.
- Travel throughout city with operations superintendent to inspect project sites
Summer Intern
City Of San Antonio
San Antonio
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Reviewed and completed work orders efficiently.
- Assisted in reading and evaluating intersection construction plans and diagrams.
- Updated intersection timing to enhance traffic flow.
- Participated in regular team meetings for project updates.
- Traveled throughout city to inspect intersections for traffic safety concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Highway and freeway design
- Schematic development and PS&E preparation
- Hydraulics and hydrology analysis
- Traffic signalization and operations
- Right of way coordination
- Project management and leadership
- MicroStation proficiency
- SYNCHRO expertise
- VISSIM modeling
- CORSIM simulation
- HCS analysis
- Scheduling and proposal development
- Client and stakeholder communication
Affiliations
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Member
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Member
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Texas, XXXXX
- PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer), if obtained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Highway Design Engineer
TXDOT
09.2024 - Current
Transportation Engineer
City Of San Antonio
09.2019 - 08.2024
Summer Intern
City Of San Antonio
06.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Intern
City Of San Antonio
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University