William Veile
Spring Hill,Tennessee
Summary
Accomplished Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer with the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control, adept in project management and data analysis. Successfully led complex projects, enhancing environmental compliance and mentoring junior staff. Recognized for developing cost estimation resources, significantly improving project delivery and quality control in hazardous waste facility closures.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer
State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control
08.1988 - 06.2023
- Review and prepare technical engineering reports and other documents including, but not limited to, Phase I reports, Preliminary Endangerment Assessments, site characterization workplans and reports, sampling and analysis plans, operation and maintenance plans, five-year reviews and long-term monitoring reports for compliance with approved plans
- Investigate and evaluate earth materials including soil, rock, groundwater, and man-made materials and their interaction with retention systems, foundations, and other civil engineering works
- Evaluate designs, plans and construction of new buildings, or alterations and extensions to existing properties and other structures
- Evaluate site characterization data to support engineering remedial design and implementation
- Perform statistical and trend analysis on data to define the overall effectiveness of remedial treatment technology
- Responsible for independently performing the most complex and difficult engineering workload which is demonstrably above the journey level
- Acted as project manager on the most difficult and complex projects; reviewed technical work products of lower-level staff; acted as mentor to new staff and as technical and program consultants to all levels of the Department and external entities or individuals.
- Led the statewide group of cost estimation engineers responsible for the review and approval of multi-million dollar cost estimates for the closure and post closure activities of hazardous waste facilities.
- Led multiple training courses for the Cost Estimation Work Group, contributed to the nation wide effort through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop cost estimation resources for government engineers/project managers.
Civil Engineer
Citizens Utilities Company of California
08.1985 - 06.1988
- Led design and implementation of civil engineering water system projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and reviewed project plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and optimize resource allocation.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges and professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento05-1984
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Engineering documentation
- Time management
- Quality control
- Technical writing
- Process improvement
- Project estimation
- Environmental compliance
- Construction oversight
Certification
Registered Civil Engineer in California, License Number C46306
Timeline
Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer
State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control
08.1988 - 06.2023
Civil Engineer
Citizens Utilities Company of California
08.1985 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
California State University Sacramento