Milan Dalal
Edison
Summary
Results-driven Roadway Design Engineer and Construction Manager with over 4 years of proven expertise in highway and road design and construction. Proficient in all aspects of engineering design, consistently delivering innovative solutions that enhance project efficiency and safety. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution while adhering to strict timelines and budgets. Committed to leveraging technical skills and industry knowledge to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer Transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
07.2023 - Current
- Lead successful completion of the Rt 18 pavement preservation project for FDS (Final Design Stage)
- Prepared plan sheets for Rt 18 micro-mill 1" and pave 1" using HPTO (High Proformance Thin Overlay) and for previous projects
- Calculated EDQ ( Estimate Distribution of Quantities) for various pay items and project cost estimates
- Collaborated with different units, townships and contractors to acquire important items and information for the development of plan sheets
- Inspected pertaining roadways, curbs, inlets, crosswalks and ramps for repair/maintenance on the field in all conditions
- Presented project information and deadlines to Project Managers and design team members for updates/approval
- Reviewed sample plans and road way design manuals for specific information concerning project repair/design
- Utilized Survey data and .dgns' (MicroStation - V8 & OpenRoads) to develop/configure NJDOT standard roadway plans
Construction Engineer
French & Parello Associates
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed daily construction inspections of multiple construction projects within the overall project (NYS&W Bicycle & Pedestrian Shared Use Path).
- Supervised installation of 18” Steel Pipe Piles and calculated/filled out corresponding pile driving records based on pile number.
- Inspected existing bridge repairs from recasting abutments/piers, scaffolding placement, and rusted truss sandblasting.
- Attended Zoom and field meetings with FPA project team managers, NJDOT employees, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Uploaded detailed daily work/field reports for NJDOT with related images of site work.
- Examined project plans, RFIs, item tickets, and company project files.
Concrete Technician
Atlantic Engineering Laboratories Inc.
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Completed slump tests to measure the consistency of concrete per poured batch to ensure the stability of the overall structure.
- Executed air content tests to determine whether the concrete had an adequate amount of entrapped air to guarantee compressive strength and sturdiness of the overall structure.
- Implemented Nuclear Gauge Soil Tests to grade compaction levels of soil and clearing areas for pipe installation and safety purposes.
- Conducted concrete sampling & mixing of large volumes of concrete to be rodded, tagged, and placed in cooling containers.
Education
Bachelors - Civil Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Newark, New Jersey05.2022
Skills
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation: V8 & OpenRoads, Pavement Engineering, Construction Management, Traffic Safety, Cost Estimation, Surveying, Roadway Design, Microsoft Office, OSHA Certified (10 hours), C, Java, HTML5, On-site Experience, FE candidate
Timeline
Senior Engineer Transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
07.2023 - Current
Construction Engineer
French & Parello Associates
09.2022 - 01.2023
Concrete Technician
Atlantic Engineering Laboratories Inc.
03.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelors - Civil Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)