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Joseph Kamalesh

Joseph Kamalesh

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP,OH

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with a proven record of delivering complex, multi-year municipal infrastructure programs across North America. Specializes in sewer system planning, flow monitoring, and I&I initiatives, consistently driving operational improvements and cost efficiencies. Successfully managed high-value portfolios, including multi-million-dollar MSAs exceeding $9M, achieving measurable results in project delivery, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction. Recognized for optimizing financial performance and leading cross-functional teams to surpass project objectives and ensure long-term infrastructure resilience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate | Project Manager

Stantec Consulting Services
03.2021 - Current
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects generating over $1M in annual revenue
  • Execute multi-year MSAs valued at more than $9M for municipal clients.
  • Oversee technical operations for large-scale sensor and IoT-enabled monitoring networks (400+ level sensors)
  • Subject Matter Expert for interceptor and collection system studies, supporting hydraulic modeling and capacity planning.
  • Lead I/I reduction programs through micromonitoring, SSES, sewer rehabilitation strategies, and deliver stakeholder presentations to city councils.

President and Co-Founder

Canaan Joseph Foundation
04.2018 - Current
  • Co-founded a non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting families of children with congenital heart diseases
  • Advocating for increased research and funding for congenital heart disease, raising social awareness in the community
  • Planning and organizing various fundraising events, including a successful 5K event, to support our mission

Office Leader

Stantec Consulting Services
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Founded and led the Developing Professionals Group (DPG) chapter at Stantec’s Cincinnati office
  • Planning and executing office closure and safe reopening procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Foster staff engagement across multiple business lines through creative communication and team-building activities
  • Oversaw office Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) programs to maintain a safe and compliant workplace

Project Manager

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Directed multiple flow monitoring projects from inception through successful completion
  • Ensure seamless project delivery and robust data collection.
  • Introduced innovative tools for water quality measurement and advanced data hosting
  • Established and led a dedicated data analytics and field services team for North America

Engineering Team Leader

Stantec Consulting Services
01.2010 - 09.2019
  • Led a sewer flow monitoring project team, ensuring effective data processing, analysis, and reporting
  • Enhanced in-house project tracking software, providing essential technical support to team members
  • Conducted QA/QC to maintain data accuracy and regulatory compliance for multi-million-dollar projects
  • Assisted project managers with planning, coordination, mobilization, and budgeting to drive project success

Data Analyst

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2008 - 12.2009
  • Conducted comprehensive data reviews for over 200 flow monitors for a major long-term control plan project
  • Troubleshot flow monitoring equipment and validated flow data to ensure reporting accuracy
  • Assisted in the installation and maintenance of field equipment, enhancing operational efficiency

Research Assistant

West Virginia University
12.2003 - 05.2008
  • Research Intern, conducting onsite data collection and sampling for Acid Mine Drainage projects across central and southern West Virginia
  • Executed work-plan activities for USEPA and USDA including technical database research and final report writing
  • Gained experience as a Technical Assistant supporting various technical operations for field and office data collection
  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise in environmental research and technical assistance roles within academic and field settings

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2008

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2005

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
04-2003

Skills

  • Scope management
  • Cost control
  • Project reporting
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Risk management
  • Client interfacing
  • Client relationships
  • Budget development
  • Quality control
  • Project planning and management

Certification

PACP, MACP and LACP-12-16, NASSCO #U-1215-07002290, NASSCO
First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association, CINTAS, Cincinnati, OH

Publications


McGillis, R., Barton, J.M.H and Kamalesh, J. (2014) A
process of elimination. Water Environment & Technology
(WEF), 2014.
Kamalesh, J, McGillis, R. and Silcott, G,Jr. (2015) What
your Modeler Never Told You: Exposing Secrets of
Collection System Modeling. WEF Collections, 2015.
Kamalesh, J, and Silcott, G,Jr. (2015) Non-Invasive
Investigation: How Stantec’s patented Micromonitoring
tool has changed the search for I&I. Environmental
Science & Engineering Magazine (ESEMAG), 2015.
Barton, J.M.H and Kamalesh, J. (2014) On the Hunt for
I/I with Micromonitors. Buckeye Bulletin, OWEA 87:64-
66, 2014.
A New Entrant in Sewer Economics: How a Regional
Sewer District Saved Scheduled Rehabilitation Budget,
McGillis, R., Barton, J.M.H and Kamalesh, J.
Proceedings WEFTEC 2013 Chicago, IL, 2013.
Barton, J.M.H., and Kamalesh, J., Presentation.
Micromonitoring Comes of Age. OWEA Collections,
Lewis Center, OH, 2011, 2011.
Barton, J.M.H., Kamalesh, J., Matthews, K., and Mau, T.,
Presentation. Micromonitoring: An Innovation in
Monitoring Low Flows in Sanitary Sewers.
RMSAWWA/RMWEA, Loveland, CO, 2011, 2011.
Barton, J.M.H., Kamalesh, J., Jacobsen, R.,
Presentation. Micromonitoring. International Stormwater
and Urban Water Systems Conference hosted by CHI,
Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Feb 22-23, 2012, 2012.
Barton, J.M.H., Kamalesh, J., and Moy, T.,
Micromonitoring: A Solution to Challenging Private
Property I&I Investigations. Proceedings WEF Collections
Systems 2012 Conference, St. Louis, MO; June 3-6,
2012, 2012.
Jacobs, D., Barton, J.M.H., Kamalesh, J., Presentation.
Micromonitoring: A Solution to Focused I&I
Investigations. Pacific Northwest Clean Water
Association, Annual Conference Aug. 29, Boise ID, 2012.
Barton, J.M.H., Kamalesh, J., Silcott, G and Winkle,C.
(2013) A Targeted Search for I&I Sources Helps
Minimize Costs for Small Agencies. 2013 OWEA
Technical Conference and Exposition, Mason, OH, 2013.
McGillis, R., Kamalesh, J., Barton, J.M.H and Isaacs, D.
(2013) Improved Proactive Asset Renewal: Targeting I/I
Utilizing Micromonitoring.. Proceedings WEF Collections
Systems 2013 Conference, Sacramento, CA, 2013.
Barton, J.M.H., Kamalesh, J., and Moy, T., Presentation.
Micromonitoring: A Solution to Challenging Private
Property I&I Investigations. WEF Collections Systems
Conference, 2012.
Barton, J.M.H, and Kamalesh, J., Ohio Engineering
Team Develops New Tool for Low Impact I/I
Investigations.. Buckeye Bulletin, OWEA 82:267-73,
2012.
Barton J.M.H, and Kamalesh, J., Low-impact
Inflow/infiltration Investigation, 142:11:42-27. Public
Works Magazine, 2011.

Kamalesh, J, and Solomon, C., Water Data Analysis: A
Data Management and Analysis Tool for Remote
Monitored Telemetry Systems. Proceedings WEFTEC
Conference, 2008.
Solomon, C., Lin, L., and Kamalesh, J., Cost Analysis of
Water Efficiency Measured Using Low-Flow Fixtures in
Residential Applications. AWWA Annual Conference and
Exposition, 2007.
Kamalesh, J., Solomon C., and Lin, L., A Remote
Monitoring Architecture Enabling Centralized
Management of Decentralized Wastewater Systems.
ASABE Annual International Meeting, 2006.
Solomon, C., Sextone, A., and Kamalesh, J., Analysis of
Remote Monitored Water Use Trends and Patterns in a
Commercial Facility. NOWRA Annual Technical Education
Conference and Exposition, 2007.

Timeline

Associate | Project Manager

Stantec Consulting Services
03.2021 - Current

Office Leader

Stantec Consulting Services
03.2021 - 08.2022

Project Manager

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2019 - 03.2021

President and Co-Founder

Canaan Joseph Foundation
04.2018 - Current

Engineering Team Leader

Stantec Consulting Services
01.2010 - 09.2019

Data Analyst

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2008 - 12.2009

Research Assistant

West Virginia University
12.2003 - 05.2008

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

West Virginia University

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anna University
Joseph Kamalesh