Dhavalkumar Patel

About Dhavalkumar Patel

I am a Maryland Registered Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager with over 6 years of experience in civil site design and water resources engineering. My expertise includes preparing-Site grading and development plans-Stormwater Management (SWM) plans and technical reports with hydrologic and hydraulic computations-Floodplain analysis and design, including FEMA coordination and modeling-Sediment and erosion control plans in compliance with local and state regulations-Utility infrastructure projects, including storm drain, water, and sanitary sewer systemsI have strong proficiency in industry-standard software, including:AutoCAD, Autodesk Land Desktop, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, TR-20, and HY-8.I bring a detail-oriented and solution-focused approach to each project, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering practical and constructible designs

Experience

1. Civil Water Resources Engineer

   Vanmar Associates, Inc

   Jun 2018 — Present

   With over 7 years of experience at Vanmar Associates, Inc, I have been extensively involved in a wide range of civil engineering and land development projects across Four County in Maryland. My primary responsibilities have included-Land development and site design for residential, commercial, and industrial projects-Stormwater management (SWM) system design, including ESDv compliance and pond/chapter 3 quantity control design/layout-Drainage system analysis and design, utilizing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for effective storm conveyance-Preparation and design of sediment and erosion control plans in accordance with MDE standards-Floodplain analysis using FEMA guidelines and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)-Development and review of technical reports, including stormwater reports, floodplain studies, and utility impact summariesCoordinating with local agencies for permit submissions, plan revisions, and technical approvals, particularly in Carroll, Frederick, Howard, and Montgomery CountiesThroughout my tenure, I have also contributed to the preparation of construction documents, grading plans, and utility layouts (storm drain, water, and sewer systems), ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and project constructability. My work is supported by strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Land Desktop, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, TR-20, and HY-8.

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Master's degree, Civil Engineering

  2015 — 2017

• Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

  Bachelor's in civil engineering, Civil Engineering

  2010 — 2014