Ronald Finch

Lead CAD Designer, SR 0352, Section US1, PennDOT District 6-0, Delaware County, PA

Lead Performed CAD design tasks for various projects. assisting with detailed drawings for the preliminary design of the Construction Plan, and Traffic Signal Plans. This project involves the reconstruction of the SR 0352 cloverleaf interchange with Baltimore Pike (SR 0001) as well as the SR 0001 (Media Bypass) interchange with Baltimore Pike. The improvements also include the upgrade and/or construction of new roads and intersections including traffic signal upgrades.

Lead CAD Designer, SR 0422, Sections M01, M02, and M03, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6-0, Chester and Montgomery Counties, PA

Provide detailed drawings for the PS&E and “Right-of-Way” packages for Section M1A, M2A, M2C, MAB, and M1B. Detailed drawings for the preliminary design of the “Construction Plan” and “Right-of-Way” for Sections M2B and M03.

Delaware Department of Transportation, US 301, Section 3, New Castle County, Delaware

Led CAD design and oversaw CAD-related activities for final design of three-mile, four-lane limited access roadway from Maryland state line to proposed diamond interchange at Levels Road, incorporating local road realignment, weigh station retrofit, two bridges, mainline toll plaza, ITS devices, high mast lighting, and utility relocations.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 8-0, SR 0433, Section 001 and SR 0533, Section 003, Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 6-0, SR 1009, Section 04B, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 4-0, S.R. 0006, Pike County, Pennsylvania

Assisted with PS&E package for 3R improvements on US Route 6 between Milford and Matamoras Boroughs, Pike County, PA, including widening to establish a consistent four-lane cross section with two travel lanes in each direction and a center turning lane.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 5-0, S.R. 0061, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Cad designer assisting with the preparation of final right-of-way plans for acquisition of property and the roadway package for the replacement of two structurally deficient bridges. One spans the Reading Blue Mountain Railroad and the other spans the Schuylkill River.

T-Mobile, Wi-Fi on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor

Cad designer assisting with the preparation of site plans and structure erection diagrams for the construction of Wi-Fi sites located on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. This project includes site design, utility coordination, structural design and construction services with the contractor.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Belvoir EPG South Loop Road Bridge, Virginia

Cad designer assisting with the preparation of cad drawings for preliminary and final design of a five-span pre-stressed concrete bulb-T bridge over a small stream and wetlands area at the Fort Belvoir Engineering Proving Ground (EPG). The total length of the bridge is 300 feet. The bridge will accommodate two lanes of traffic and a 14’-0” wide multi-use trail. The pier bents will have driven concrete shafts, and the abutments will be of semi-integral design. Since the bridge is on a military facility, it will have several security features, such as extensive lighting and fencing.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Bucks County

Intermodal Improvements, Croydon Station Project, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Detailed drawings for the upgrade of existing facilities including improved parking, optimized bus loop, new 145-space parking lot, ADA upgrades to accommodate individuals with disabilities as well as lighting, shelters and platforms.

Tranvia de Carolina Light Rail Transit, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Cad designer of overhead catenary system structure layout for systems criteria report for purpose of guiding final design for future 25 kilometers of new Light Rail Transit System in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 6-0, S.R. 0422, Sections M01 and M02, Chester and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania

Detailed drawings for the PS&E and “Right-of-Way” packages for Section M1A. Detailed drawings for the "Maintenance and Protection of Traffic", "Signing and Pavement Marking", "DFV Construction Plans", and “Right-of-Way” packages for section M2A, M2C and M1B.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 6-0, S.R. 0202, Section 300, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Supported design efforts for project completion. Assisted with the completion of the "Maintenance and Protection of Traffic", “Intelligent Traffic Systems”, “Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan”, and “Park and Ride” drawing packages.

Amtrak, Readville to Cove, Track 3 Electrification, Boston, Massachusetts

Assist with the design of the electrification system on Track 3 between Readville Interlocking and Cove Interlocking on Amtrak’s New England Division.

Amtrak, Hellgate Line Catenary Improvements, New York, New York

Redesign of catenary support systems, upgrading of feeders and related improvements on Amtrak’s Hellgate Line from Sunnyside to New Rochelle.

Amtrak, Replacement of Structure B-301, Rahway, New Jersey

Design new catenary structure B-301 and modify existing electrification facilities for replacement of existing structure.

Amtrak, Prince Interlocking, Perryville, Maryland

Modify catenary related to track improvements for crossover speed increases on Amtrak’s Philadelphia to Washington Main Line.

Amtrak, Bowie Interlocking, Bowie, Maryland

Modify catenary related to track improvements for crossover speed increases on Amtrak’s Philadelphia to Washington Main Line.

Amtrak, New York Avenue Overhead Bridge, Washington, D.C.

Modify electrification system and bridge grounding related to the replacement of the New York Avenue Bridge over Amtrak’s Philadelphia to Washington Main Line.

Amtrak, Susquehanna Bridge, Steelton, Pennsylvania

Modify electrification system and bridge grounding related to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission bridge replacement over Amtrak’s Philadelphia to Harrisburg Main Line.

Amtrak, MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) Bridge, Prince George's County, Maryland

Modify electrification system and bridge grounding related to the replacement of the MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) Bridge over Amtrak’s Philadelphia to Washington Main Line.

Amtrak, Harrisburg Airport Rail Station, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Relocate Amtrak’s transmission and signal power circuits to provide clearance to a new Amtrak Rail Station.

Amtrak, Ventilation Shaft Rehabilitation, New York, New York

Modify catenary related to the rehabilitation of Amtrak’s East River Tunnel ventilation shafts along the Hellgate Line.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro North - Shell at Grade, New York

Modify catenary at CP216, CP217 and CP215 to allow easier movements between Amtrak’s Hellgate Line and MNR’s mainline.

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Hiawatha LRT, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Design light rail overhead catenary system for 11 miles of new commuter rail.

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, Kensington Interlocking, Chicago, Illinois

Modify catenary for double-tracking of NICTD movements at its junction with Metra Electric.

Northern Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, Metra/Windsor Park Station, Chicago, Illinois

Modify catenary system and grounding and bonding due to station upgrades including track realignment.

• Designed innovative machine components for various manufacturing processes.
• Designed and detailed machine packages for fabrication of custom machines, ensuring alignment with project requirements. Tasks included site visits, layout drawings, assembly drawings, detail drawings, and bill of materials. Collaborated with engineers and shop floor personnel to complete machines, including conveyors, laminators, butt seamers, unwind and rewind equipment, slitters, and indexing equipment.
• Collaborated with engineers to develop efficient machine layouts and workflows.
• Created detailed technical drawings and specifications for production teams.