Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Ongoing Projects
Academic Experience And Certifications
Publications
Core Skills And Tools
Certification
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Majid Mohamod

Sueed
Ashland,US

Summary

Geological Engineer with 7+ years of experience in geotechnical design, environmental site assessments, remote sensing, and hydrological modeling. Proven track record supporting infrastructure, landfill, and dam projects across the U.S. and Iraq. Skilled in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, SAP2000, and SWAT, with hands-on expertise in foundation investigations, slope stability modeling, and subsurface risk analysis. Adept at integrating remote sensing and field data to drive engineering decisions in oil, construction, and civil sectors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Geotechnical & Petrographic Specialist – Tharthar Valley Dam Feasibility Study

  • Assessed dam foundation suitability by analyzing gypsum, limestone, and siltstone using XRD, petrography, UCS, RQD, and tensile strength tests.
  • Evaluated elastic modulus from wave velocity data; applied RMR and Romana classifications to determine rock mass stability and excavation design.
  • Modeled groundwater interaction and cavity risk; recommended grouting and cutoff trenches to control seepage in evaporitic zones.

Staff Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group
04.2023 - Current
  • Led landfill permitting and investigation projects under CERCLA and RCRA across the Midwest.
  • Conducted groundwater monitoring and water quality analysis using Sanitas and VBA tools; developed semiannual reports and potentiometric maps.
  • Produced AutoCAD/Civil 3D construction drawings and gas collection system layouts; aligned CAD designs with field data and permit requirements.
  • Supported NPDES compliance, surface water monitoring, and asbestos surveys.
  • Resolved QA/QC and Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) formatting issues for Missouri DNR regulatory submissions.
  • Authored landfill expansion DSI reports (Columbia City, Jefferson City) and monitored expansion via LiDAR and drone-based DEM analysis.
  • Tools & Skills: ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LiDAR, Environmental Remote Sensing, Sanitas, VBA

Staff Engineer

Marino Engineering Associates
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Investigated slab heave and foundation failures; traced moisture-induced movement in expansive clays.
  • Detected mine voids using InSAR, LiDAR, radar, and borehole imaging for a solar farm project in Illinois.
  • Modeled pipeline risk and subsidence using SAP2000; integrated remote sensing into project assessments.
  • Automated data extraction/reporting using Python, VBA, and LISP.
  • Tools & Skills: SAP2000, Python, AutoCAD, VBA, LISP, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, InSAR, LiDAR, Cross-hole Radar, Borehole Cameras

GeoNatShapes – Research Collaborator

U.S. Geological Survey
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Contributed to AI-based natural feature recognition using satellite imagery and GNIS classification for U.S. topo map datasets.

Project Leader – Hydrologic Modeling & Remote Sensing

Missouri University of Science & Technology
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Developed SWAT model to reconstruct 30+ years of missing streamflow in a remote Iraqi watershed.
  • Validated satellite rainfall data (TRMM, GPM, CFSR) and created correction factors using Python and R.
  • Identified flood-prone and groundwater recharge zones to support aquifer management in arid regions.
  • Tools & Skills: SWAT, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, R, SQL, Remote Sensing, TRMM, GPM, Landsat, PERSIANN-CDR, CFSR, COMSOL, AutoCAD

Graduate Researcher – Slope Stability Modeling

Missouri S&T
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Simulated slope behavior in UDEC for six open-pit mines to optimize excavation angles and assess geotechnical risk.

Engineering Assistant – Sewer Network Design

Balad Municipality
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Planned gravity-fed sewer layouts using topographic surveys and GIS tools; calculated pipeline slopes and supported routing decisions.

Field Engineer – Civil Engineering Consultant Office

University of Tikrit
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Conducted foundation investigations for elementary schools, performing SPTs, direct shear tests, and soil classification.

Education

Ph.D. - Geological Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2015 - 12.2020

M.S. - Geological Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2015 - 05.2017

M.S. - Geology

University of Tikrit
01.2010 - 12.2012

B.S. - Geology

University of Tikrit
01.2005 - 08.2009

Skills

AutoCAD

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Ongoing Projects

  • Hydrological Modeling Collaboration, Collaborator, U.S. Geological Survey, 01/01/24, Present, Conducting SWAT-based watershed modeling using three input scenarios: Local bathymetric survey data, AI-generated bathymetry, Terrain-only digital elevation models. Supports scalable, comparative methodologies for U.S. water resource management.
  • Automated Engineering Data Analysis Pipeline, Designed and deployed a cloud-based pipeline to process geotechnical and environmental datasets. Integrated real-time spatial and environmental data using public APIs into Google Sheets. Used Google Apps Script and statistical formulas for in-sheet automation. Applied TensorFlow models to prioritize engineering parameters for infrastructure design decisions. Executed Python scripts on Google Colab and Kaggle for model training and data analysis., Python, Machine Learning, API Integration, TensorFlow, Google Apps Script, SWAT, Google Colab, Kaggle

Academic Experience And Certifications

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 08/01/19, 08/01/20, Taught Introductory Geology with a focus on GIS and geospatial technologies. Designed exams and instructional material.
  • Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS), 2015
  • NASA: Satellite-Derived PM2.5 for SDG Monitoring, 2017
  • Senior Engineering Hat, Marino Engineering Associates, 2022
  • OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certificate, 2019

Publications

  • Analysis of Terrestrial Water Storage Anomalies in Iraq Using GRACE Data (2002–2019), Al-Abadi et al., 2024, Kuwait Journal of Science, 51, 4, 100275, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2307410824001007?via%3Dihub
  • GeoNatShapes: A Natural Feature Reference Dataset for Mapping and AI Training, Arundel et al., 2020, U.S. Geological Survey Data Release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9X5BN1L
  • Development of Tools for Water Management in the Hatra Watershed Using Satellite Technologies, Mohamod, M. S., 2020, Doctoral Dissertation, Missouri S&T, https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/2936
  • Nonpoint Source Pollution Monitoring Study, Missouri S&T, 2015–2016, Assessed nitrate, phosphate, turbidity, and biotic indices in agricultural watersheds. Applied GIS and lab testing to study pollutant impact on stream health.
  • Bathymetric Data Integration in U.S. Watershed Modeling, 2024, Ongoing (2024) – Bathymetric Data Integration in U.S. Watershed Modeling (USGS Project)

Core Skills And Tools

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SAP2000, UDEC, UCS/RQD Testing, RMR Classification, ArcGIS, QGIS, LiDAR, InSAR, GNSS, Landsat, SWAT, Python, VBA, SQL, R, XRD, Thin Section Analysis, Wave Velocity Testing, Sanitas, EDD Formatting, NPDES Compliance, CERCLA/RCRA

Certification

Geologist-in-Training (GRIT) Designation

Timeline

Geologist-in-Training (GRIT) Designation

02-2025

Staff Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group
04.2023 - Current

Staff Engineer

Marino Engineering Associates
04.2022 - 04.2023

Geotechnics Graduate Certificate, Missouri S&T

12-2021

Geophysics Graduate Certificate, Missouri S&T

12-2021

GeoNatShapes – Research Collaborator

U.S. Geological Survey
01.2019 - 01.2020

Graduate Student Leadership Development Program Certificate

05-2017

Graduate Researcher – Slope Stability Modeling

Missouri S&T
01.2017 - 01.2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant Certificate, Missouri S&T

05-2016

Project Leader – Hydrologic Modeling & Remote Sensing

Missouri University of Science & Technology
01.2015 - 01.2020

Ph.D. - Geological Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2015 - 12.2020

M.S. - Geological Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2015 - 05.2017

Engineering Assistant – Sewer Network Design

Balad Municipality
01.2012 - 01.2013

Field Engineer – Civil Engineering Consultant Office

University of Tikrit
01.2010 - 01.2012

M.S. - Geology

University of Tikrit
01.2010 - 12.2012

B.S. - Geology

University of Tikrit
01.2005 - 08.2009

Geotechnical & Petrographic Specialist – Tharthar Valley Dam Feasibility Study

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