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Nahal Maymandi

Nahal Maymandi

Water Resources Engineer/ Coastal Engineer
Arlington,TX

Summary

Motivated Water Resources and Coastal Engineer with 5 years of experience in hydrologic and hydrodynamic modeling. Specializes in analyzing hurricanes and storms flooding, and hazard risks using tools like HEC-HMS, HEC-DSSVue, HEC-RAS, Delft3D, ArcGIS, QGIS, Delftdashboard, and Python. Additionally, has 2 years of experience in water quality and hydrodynamic modeling, focusing on establishing and optimizing reservoir water quality monitoring stations using CE-QUAL-W2, ArcGIS, and MATLAB. Strengths include data analysis, interpretation, collaborative teamwork, and creating clear documentation and reports via LaTeX and Microsoft Office. Demonstrates a proven capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2019 - 12.2023
  • Project 1: Modeling flood risk exposure of water supply infrastructures along southeast Texas coast, incorporating rain, river flow and storm surge (project area~100 billion square feet), a $300,000 project funded by NOAA, Results published in Water Resources Research Journal, and presented in Gulf of Mexico Conference and UTA Innovation Day
  • Project 2: Impact of subsidence and sea level rise on Hurricane Harvey, Ike, and Rita flooding, Submitted to Environmental & Water Resources Institute (ASCE)
  • Project 3: Effect of future climate change on compound flooding during Hurricane Harvey, Results submitted to Water Resources Research Journal

Roles:

  • Hydrodynamic and hydrologic modeling using Delft3D, Delftdashboard, HEC-HMS, and NWM.
  • Preprocessing and postprocessing data using HEC-DSSVue, Quickplot, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, and MATLAB.
  • Drafting technical papers and reports in LaTeX, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data.

Graduate Teacher Assistant

University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2019 - 05.2022

Courses: Water Resources Planning, and Fluid Mechanics

Project Manager

Borj Kornesh Foolad Company
Shiraz, Fars
08.2016 - 05.2018

Project: Design and construction of a 13K square feet mansion

  • AutoCAD Modeler, Superintendent Engineer, Team leader
  • Planning project goals, timeline, and budget
  • Conducting inspections to supervise construction progress and confirm compliance with design specifications and safety regulations.

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Tehran
Tehran, Tehran
12.2014 - 08.2016

Project: Optimal design of water quality monitoring networks for the largest man-made reservoir in Iran (Karkheh Reservoir, project area= 36 million square feet), Results published in Journal of Hydrology, and presented in the 6th National Conference on Water Resources Management

  • Water quality and hydrodynamic modeling using CE-QUAL-W2.
  • Preprocessing and postprocessing data using ArcGIS, Excel, and MATLAB.
  • Measuring spatiotemporal water quality of reservoir using Water Quality Index (WQI).
  • Providing project stakeholders with essential insights into benefits of the project, risks, and recommendations.
  • Drafting technical papers and reports using Microsoft Office.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Assisting in development of project proposals, budgets, and timelines.

Cost Estimator

Payanic Fars Company
Shiraz, Fars
09.2013 - 05.2014

Project: Design of a steel building

  • Analyzing building design to create cost estimate charts and reports.

Cost Estimator

Bamrah Company
Shiraz, Fars
09.2011 - 03.2012

Project: Construction of Zand subway station

  • Analyzing design to prepare cost estimate charts and reports.
  • Ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety regulations.

Superintendent Engineer

Borj Kornesh Foolad Company
Shiraz, Fars
05.2011 - 09.2011

Project: Construction of Pasargad post office

  • Conducting inspections and on-site visits to supervise advancement of construction and confirm compliance with design specifications and safety regulations.

Project Manager, Superintendent Engineer

Borj Kornesh Foolad Company
Shiraz, Fars
11.2010 - 03.2011

Project: Renovation of an old house

  • Planning project, managing team, timeline, budget management, quality assurance, documentation, and reporting.

Education

Ph.D. - Civil-Water Resources Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2019 - 12.2023

M.Sc. - Civil- Environmental Engineering

University of Tehran
Tehran,Tehran
08.2014 - 08.2016

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Shiraz University
Shiraz, Fars
09.2008 - 07.2013

Skills

    Technical writing, Teamwork, Communication

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Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Texas At Arlington
08.2019 - 12.2023

Graduate Teacher Assistant

University Of Texas At Arlington
08.2019 - 05.2022

Ph.D. - Civil-Water Resources Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2019 - 12.2023

Project Manager

Borj Kornesh Foolad Company
08.2016 - 05.2018

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Tehran
12.2014 - 08.2016

M.Sc. - Civil- Environmental Engineering

University of Tehran
08.2014 - 08.2016

Cost Estimator

Payanic Fars Company
09.2013 - 05.2014

Cost Estimator

Bamrah Company
09.2011 - 03.2012

Superintendent Engineer

Borj Kornesh Foolad Company
05.2011 - 09.2011

Project Manager, Superintendent Engineer

Borj Kornesh Foolad Company
11.2010 - 03.2011

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Shiraz University
09.2008 - 07.2013
Nahal MaymandiWater Resources Engineer/ Coastal Engineer