Ali Pourfarokh
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Experienced Geotechnical and Pavement Engineer with over 7 years of expertise in conducting site investigations, performing geotechnical analysis, and managing projects across diverse sectors. Proficient in foundation design, soil improvement techniques, and providing geotechnical recommendations while prioritizing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Hands-on experience in field operations, technical reporting, and client coordination to ensure successful project delivery. Skilled in utilizing software tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering Specialist
Englobe
11.2023 - Current
- Completing Pavement Evaluations, Geotechnical Investigations, and Preparing Factual and Recommendation Reports under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Reviewed geotechnical and pavement design reports for linear infrastructure and road projects and recommended technical innovations to the project team and clients
- Conducted pavement condition surveys, supervised drilling operations, identified deficiencies and repair areas, and contributed to the preparation of detailed reports
- Responsible for Project Coordination including Coordinating with clients and sub-contractors, Performing utility locates, Obtaining Permits required prior to drilling, Preparing Traffic Control and Safe Work plan, Coordinating and Preparing samples for soil, pavement, and environmental labs
- Preparing borehole logs using GINT as well as core logs photographs and summary
- Coordinating and carrying out sub-surface site investigations, including pavement coring, borehole logging, sampling of asphalt, soil, and rock and drainage condition surveys and Crack Measurement Survey (LCMS) and Video Survey
- Executed comprehensive pavement evaluations, geotechnical investigations, and pavement design tasks, including analyzing Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) data for a range of municipal projects.
- Preparing engineering design for flexible and rigid pavement using the AASHTO 93 pavement design methodology, MTO-MI 183 and/or Municipal Standards
Geotechnical Engineer
Moghaven Goostaran Pars Construction Company
02.2014 - 09.2020
- Executed and supervised comprehensive geotechnical analyses, including slope stability assessments, soil classification, and bearing capacity evaluations for infrastructure projects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for tunnel design and construction, using FLAC and SLOPE/W to analyze support systems, excavation methods, and material quality control.
- Designed geotechnical solutions for roads, tunnels, and foundation systems, incorporating soil improvement techniques and material testing to optimize project outcomes.
- Evaluate geological and geotechnical data to assess the characteristics and behavior of soil and rock masses at construction sites, determining stability, load-bearing capacity, and settlement characteristics.
- Created thorough, data-driven reports, technical drawings, and recommendations, leading to informed decision-making for project managers and clients.
- Design and oversee geotechnical field-testing programs, including standard penetration tests (SPT), cone penetration tests (CPT), and laboratory testing of soil and rock samples, to gather data for geotechnical analysis and design.
- Geotechnical investigations for roads and highways assess soil conditions and provide recommendations for road construction
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON12-2022
Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering
Shiraz University
Shiraz,, Iran12-2017
Skills
- Project Planning & Coordination: Proficient in managing multi-discipline projects, coordinating with clients and contractors, and ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets
- Software & Tools: AutoCAD, GeoStudio, Proficient in, Flac (3D), gINT, Plaxis, AutoCAD,Civil 3D,ALLPILE,AASHTOWare Pavement ME,Microsoft Office and Microsoft Planner
- Experienced in governmental and municipal projects
- Have strong organizational ability, manage multiple projects, and deliver on time and on budget
- Proposal writing, job scoping and project plans
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- MTO medium to high complexity project experience
- Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on the project
- Reporting & Documentation: Expertise in generating factual and recommendation reports as well as soil logs using gINT, and ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering Specialist
Englobe
11.2023 - Current
Geotechnical Engineer
Moghaven Goostaran Pars Construction Company
02.2014 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Ottawa
Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering
Shiraz University
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