Ron Patel

Experience

1. Engineering Division Manager, Utilities Department

   Hernando County Government

   Apr 2023 — Present · Brooksville, FL, US

   Providing professional engineering services to all divisions of the Hernando County Utilities Department and services for county projects. Manages the engineering staff through demonstrating strong leadership and mentoring along with exhibiting strong practical engineering knowledge of water and wastewater engineering.Prepares and seals department plans, specifications and permit applications for existing and new water and wastewater facilities.Represents the department before public, governmental and private assemblies and meetings.Develops long and short term Capital Improvement Projects and budget.Provides design and construction phase engineering services for utilities projects ensuring safety, structural integrity, materials suitability and quality of workmanship.Oversees, supervises, and directs the work of the Utilities Engineering Section, project design, construction management, inspections, development review, and development coordination with the County Development Department.Plans, reviews, and coordinates utilities internal and consultant studies, reports, plans, and specifications including groundwater studies, monitor well studies, soils analysis, capacity analysis, and water, wastewater facility permitting and construction projects - working as required with consultants, regulatory agencies, other governmental agencies and the public.Develops or coordinates the development of contract documents including plans, specifications, cost estimates for submittal in obtaining government loans and grants.Prepares requests for professional services and negotiates consultant contracts, scope of service, and fees pertaining to planning, construction and permitting of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities.Evaluates and coordinates approval of all design and application documentation relating to the construction, permitting, development, expansion, or modification of water and wastewater facilities of the Utilities Department.

Education

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering

  1989 — 1992

• The University of Dallas

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2000