Mufah Serane
Nashville,TN
Summary
skilled transportation engineer with a foundation in construction inspection and broad expertise in roadway geometric design, traffic signals, ITS, and multimodal infrastructure.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Barge Technologies Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: skilled transportation engineer with a foundation in construction inspection and broad expertise in roadway geometric design, traffic signals, ITS, and multimodal infrastructure.
- Served as both project manager and engineer on roundabout projects, PRSI planning reports, and Vision Zero initiatives aimed at improving multi-modal safety and connectivity.
- Delivered multiple Tennessee DOT projects in collaboration with Nashville DOT and WeGo, integrating transit-friendly design elements.
- Successfully led traffic impact studies and signal timing projects, including a pedestrian-focused one-way pair study.
- Applies technical knowledge in complete streets, bikeway and greenway design, and intersection geometry to create safe and accessible transportation networks.
- Experienced in communicating design concepts to stakeholders and managing complex projects, including the Tennessee DOT Congestion Action Plan.
- Worked is data-driven, using crash analysis to guide safety interventions across Texas and Tennessee.
- Skilled transportation engineer with a foundation in construction inspection and broad expertise in roadway geometric design, traffic signals, ITS, and multimodal infrastructure.
Transportation Engineer IV
City of Dallas
09.2010 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Traffic Operations: 2017 - 2022
- Prepared plan layout sheets, general notes, specifications, and estimates for signal and ITS projects to improve traffic safety and efficiency.
- Collected field data and performed design analysis using applicable software to meet project deadlines and ensure safe traffic operations.
- Conducted internal and external plan reviews to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Ensured quality design work that clearly defined construction requirements, prioritizing the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles.
- Traffic Operations: 2017 - 2022
Transportation Engineer IV
City of Dallas
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Roadway Design: 2016 - 2017
- Designed roadways, including layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, and estimates to promote safe and efficient traffic flow.
- Developed traffic control plans and integrated safety measures into roadway designs, with a focus on pedestrian and vehicle safety.
- Established realistic and achievable baseline schedules for complex roadway projects to ensure timely completion while maintaining safety standards.
- Designed storm drain systems, addressing drainage issues to ensure proper water flow and prevent roadway flooding or hazards.
- Reviewed drainage permits, evaluated hydraulics and hydrologic matters, and incorporated stormwater management solutions into roadway design.
- Roadway Design: 2016 - 2017
Transportation Engineer IV
City of Dallas
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Construction Inspector: 2010 - 2016
- Inspected roadway construction and routine maintenance to ensure quality and compliance with design standards and safety regulations.
- Reviewed structural plans, complex forming, falsework, and erection details to verify proper construction methods and material usage.
- Ensured contractors-built roadways and bridges according to approved plans, specifications, and safety codes.
- Managed RFIs, change orders, and delay claims, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing project delays or cost overruns.
- Traveled to work locations for engineering reviews, conducted tests, and provided technical support to ensure construction met design and safety standards.
- Construction Inspector: 2010 - 2016
Field Engineer
GATMETS International PLC
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Inspected construction activities and contractor workmanship to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
- Prepared payment documentation for completed work.
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled lab tests on construction materials.
- Ensured roadways were built according to plans and specifications.
- Maintained daily reports on work progress and completion.
Education
Master’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
Bahir Dar University
01.2009
Skills
- Transportation Engineering
- Design
- Construction
- Traffic operations
- MicroStation
- OpenRoads
- Geopak
- AutoCAD
- Synchro 10
Skills And License
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Texas, Tennessee, Transportation Engineering, Design, Construction, Traffic Operations, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak, AutoCAD, Synchro 10
Certification
Licensed professional engineer both in Texas and Tennessee
Timeline
Project Manager
Barge Technologies Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Transportation Engineer IV
City of Dallas
01.2016 - 12.2017
Transportation Engineer IV
City of Dallas
09.2010 - 05.2022
Transportation Engineer IV
City of Dallas
01.2010 - 12.2016
Field Engineer
GATMETS International PLC
08.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
Bahir Dar University
Master’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
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