Milan Patel
Calgary,AB
Summary
Skilled engineering professional who builds and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over 10 years of experience in Capital Projects and Development Engineering working with Civil projects. Committed to rapidly and efficiently completing projects by leveraging team-based frameworks to best leverage available engineering talent.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Municipal Engineer
Rockyview County
03.2019 - Current
- Led the Engineering Services department being a senior engineer and ensured that development-related infrastructure is appropriately reviewed, approved, constructed, and transferred to the county
- Evaluated the engineering requirements for development planning applications from multi-discipline engineering aspects including Geotechnical, Transportation, Servicing, Stormwater Management, Environment Impacts etc.
- Successfully completed capital projects from conceptual scope development, detailed design, management of the design team, construction management, budgeting and reporting.
- Developed positive working relationships with developers, stakeholders and consultants to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Ensured developer obligations align with County's servicing standard requirements and are well established, documented and executed through appropriate development agreements
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
Facility Assessor/Project Engineer
Stephenson Engineering
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects pertaining environmental utilities, restoration, facility lifecycle assessments
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Project Engineer/Resident Engineer
Golder Associates
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of infrastructure for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Successfully completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
Project Engineer
Associated Engineering Services
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
Design Engineer
Englobe
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design to meet project requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
Education
Certificate - Leadership
University of Waterloo
Online10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical/Environmental Engineering
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON04.2013
Skills
- Budget management experience
- Practical knowledge and understanding of Federal, Provincial, and Municipal regulations and legislation
- Leadership skills with the ability to positively influence others
- Strong observation, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with corporate departments, key business partners and customers
- Political sensitivity, conflict resolution, and negotiation skill
- Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of complex projects/tasks with competing priorities in a result-based environment
- Ability to quickly align with shifting priorities, work assignments and timelines
Affiliations
Professional Engineer with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta .
Timeline
Municipal Engineer
Rockyview County
03.2019 - Current
Facility Assessor/Project Engineer
Stephenson Engineering
08.2017 - 02.2019
Project Engineer/Resident Engineer
Golder Associates
07.2016 - 08.2017
Project Engineer
Associated Engineering Services
04.2015 - 06.2016
Design Engineer
Englobe
10.2013 - 04.2015
Certificate - Leadership
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Chemical/Environmental Engineering
Ryerson University
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