Phil Vassion
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Energetically led engineering teams at Placer County Dept. of Public Works, excelling in land develpoment review, traffic engineering and project management. Delivered several projects with safety improvements using HSIP and other grant funding . Demonstrated expertise in traffic safety and adept leadership, significantly enhancing roadway designs and community plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Civil Engineer
Placer County Dept. of Public Works
01.2024 - Current
- Lead team of engineers of varying levels to conduct review of land development projects from small projects to large commercial and residential subdivisions. This entails the review of traffic studies, making sure that projects meet County and Caltrans Standards, and review for conformity to General Plan standards.
- Review of civil engineering plans pertaining to traffic engineering and assigning of this task to team. Review also of signal plans and make sure that plans of this nature meet County and Caltrans Standards.
- In charge of traffic safety program for the County. Lead team to review collision hot spots and write and review traffic safety reports as well as make recommendations for improvements.
- Write and review applications for the Caltrans-administered HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) grants.
Associate Civil Engineer
Placer County Dept. of Public Works
08.2005 - 12.2023
- Review of land development projects from a transportation planning and traffic engineering standpoint. Review CEQA documents for conformance to State and County standards. Review traffic studies and traffic models in order to conditions projects for improvements.
- Write traffic safety reports based upon collision hot spots. Data taken from our collision database from actual CHP collision records. Provide recommendations for small to large-scale improvements.
- Update Transportation Element of the Dry Creek/West Placer Community Plan. This entailed working with the Dry Creek Community and an outside traffic/environmental consultant in order to provide recommendations for the overall development of roadways and intersections in the Dry Creek area of unincorporated West Roseville.
- Completed design and deliverables for over 10 design projects including the Auburn Folsom Road Class 2 Bike Lane and Pedestrian Path project, Foresthill Road High Friction Surface Treatment Project, Roadway Safety Sign Audit and Sign Upgrade Project, Horseshoe Bar Road Vertical Realignment Project, etc.
Assistance Civil Engineer
Placer County Dept. of Public Works
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Plan Checker: Review improvement plans for land development projects or utility encroachment permits for general conformity to Placer County land development standards pertaining to road design, drainage, and water supply. Also make sure that plans meet the conditions of approval.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA06.1995
Skills
- Traffic Engineering
- Traffic Safety
- Project Estimation
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Served 2 years proselyting mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) from Fall, 2007 to Summer, 2009.
Affiliations
- Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE)
Certification
CA Civil PE License No. 65458
Timeline
Senior Civil Engineer
Placer County Dept. of Public Works
01.2024 - Current
Associate Civil Engineer
Placer County Dept. of Public Works
08.2005 - 12.2023
Assistance Civil Engineer
Placer County Dept. of Public Works
08.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University, Sacramento
CA Civil PE License No. 65458
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