Kevin Cook
Lincoln Park,MI
Summary
Results-oriented civil engineer with substantial expertise in commercial and residential site development, alongside public infrastructure improvements.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineer
Mannik Smith
Detroit, Michigan
03.2019 - 09.2026
- Designed multiple private commercial developments in Detroit, including: Stellantis Detroit River Yard, which consists of 3,600 parking spaces for a new vehicle marshalling lot. Fisher 21 redevelopment, which consists of three separate parking lots for more than 700 proposed parking spaces for existing building redevelopment. Assisted with multiple Bedrock sites through utility upgrades, new utility coordination, and surrounding site improvements.
- Prepared plans and bid packages for multiple municipal utility improvement projects, including roadway and intersection improvements for the Detroit Grand Prix race route. 5 blocks of new sidewalk along Woodward Ave, in downtown Detroit. Road reconstruction near the new Stellantis plant. Prepared site-ready demo plans and bid packages for three large sites in Detroit, including the relocation of 54-inch combined sewer and water mains. Inspected 7 City of Detroit owned waterfront properties, including parks, marinas, and Hart Plaza, to support site improvement cost studies.
- Supported design and project management for multiple private commercial developments outside Detroit, including: Large home manufacturing plant in Romulus. Henry Ford Macomb Hospital North Tower expansion project. Multiple sites for new community center and low-income child care center in Battle Creek. Large military manufacturing plant project in Indiana.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure project specifications met standards.
- Conducted site inspections to assess project progress and compliance with regulations.
- Utilized AutoCAD software for drafting and modeling engineering designs efficiently.
Civil Engineer
Hennessey Engineers
Southgate, Michigan
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Supported design and project management for multiple private commercial developments.
- Prepared bid packages for multiple municipal utility improvement projects.
- Worked with architects and contractors to confirm project specifications met standards.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure project specifications met standards.
- Utilized AutoCAD software for drafting and modeling engineering designs efficiently.
- Analyzed survey reports to inform design decisions and project feasibility studies.
Civil Engineer
Charles Raines Co.
Riverview, Michigan
03.2008 - 08.2013
- Developed construction plans and bid documents for multiple municipal infrastructure improvement projects, including road design.
- Processed contractor pay applications.
- Collaborated with multiple municipal public works departments on utility studies and improvement efforts.
- Prepared water reliability reports per EGLE requirements for current, 10 year and 20 year projections for Grosse Ile Township and City of Riverview.
- Developed site plans and construction documents for private commercial developments.
Civil Engineer
Division Development
Brownstown Twp., MI
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Supported large-scale residential developer as in-house civil engineer.
- Prepared site plans and construction plans for subdivisions and condominiums.
- Completed topographic surveys, lot grading plans, grading certificates, and in-field home staking.
Civil Engineer
Atwell Hicks
Washington Twp, MI
06.1998 - 08.2004
- Lead designer for residential subdivisions.
- Produced site plans and construction documents for large and small-scale commercial developments.
Civil Engineer
Hennessey Engineers
Southgate, Michigan
07.1993 - 06.1998
- Supported construction inspections across projects, including new commercial developments, landfill expansions, sewer lining projects, and municipal utility work.
- Assisted with CAD drafting for private development projects.
Education
Civil Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI02-1993
Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting
- Civil design
- Utility coordination
- Bid preparation
- Site inspection
- Infrastructure improvement
Timeline
Civil Engineer
Mannik Smith
03.2019 - 09.2026
Civil Engineer
Hennessey Engineers
08.2013 - 01.2019
Civil Engineer
Charles Raines Co.
03.2008 - 08.2013
Civil Engineer
Division Development
08.2004 - 03.2008
Civil Engineer
Atwell Hicks
06.1998 - 08.2004
Civil Engineer
Hennessey Engineers
07.1993 - 06.1998
Civil Engineering
Michigan Technological University