VIHANG PATEL, P.Eng.
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with 5+ years of experience in pavement and materials engineering, specializing in transportation infrastructure and municipal capital planning. Demonstrated ability to lead and support complex field investigations (GPR, boreholes), QA/QC testing, technical reporting, and multidisciplinary coordination. Proven track record working with MTO, Metrolinx, and municipal clients. Committed to safety, compliance, and delivering actionable data to support infrastructure design and rehabilitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pavement Engineer
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
Oakville, ON
05.2025 - Current
EIT(Pavement, Geo-technical, Materials)
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
Oakville, ON
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Supported municipal capital planning and engineering design through pavement evaluations, borehole investigations, and subsurface assessments aligned with asset management strategies.
- Conducted technical site inspections and reviewed design compliance during critical field activities for transportation infrastructure and utility work.
- Prepared field documentation including borehole logs, condition assessments, and reports; reviewed functional design data to support servicing strategies.
- Participated in project kickoff meetings, field coordination, and technical documentation including construction staging and environmental review support.
- Reviewed and interpreted contract documents and coordinated with consultants and clients on technical issues, ensuring accurate construction documentation and compliance.
- Ensured environmental compliance and health and safety protocols, including erosion/sedimentation controls, were maintained during field work.
- Participated in project coordination, design compliance, and field data interpretation with multidisciplinary teams.
- Adhered to OTM Book 7 and OHSA protocols, ensuring safe traffic control during field operations.
- Provided input to senior engineers on construction quality issues, potential non-conformance, and mitigation measures.
Field/Lab Technician
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
Oakville, ON
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Executed field inspections, including compaction testing and materials sampling for municipal roads and public works projects.
- Conducted laboratory testing of soil and asphalt for quality assurance and compliance with CCIL/ASTM standards.
- Maintained site documentation including testing results, visual assessments, and equipment calibrations for QA/QC.
Security Guards Supervisor
Safety First Security Services
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Scheduled staff and conducted site patrols, ensuring adherence to safety protocols on construction sites.
- Trained new personnel on emergency procedures and safety protocols, contributing to a safe construction environment.
Project Coordinator (Co-op)
Ashton Renovations
Toronto, ON
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated scope verification, documentation, and project updates including change orders and contractor correspondence.
- Supported project financial tracking and client communications, contributing to accurate reporting and closeout documentation.
- Tracked RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings, ensuring schedule adherence and project accuracy.
Security Guard - Part-time
Safety First Security Services
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Scheduled staff and conducted site patrols, ensuring adherence to safety protocols on construction sites.
- Trained new personnel on emergency procedures and safety protocols, contributing to a safe construction environment.
Junior Engineer (Civil)
PSP Projects Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted civil site inspections, ensured compliance with drawings/specifications, and documented construction progress for urban infrastructure projects.
- Collaborated with consultants and contractors on site coordination, safety adherence, and resolutions of on-site conflicts.
- Participated in construction supervision, permit condition compliance, and municipal infrastructure delivery.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
Lambton College
Toronto, ON08.2019
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
05.2016
Skills
- Pavement Inspection & Rehabilitation
- Subsurface Investigations (GPR, Boreholes)
- Geotechnical Field & Lab Testing
- Technical Report Writing & Review
- Health & Safety Compliance (OTM Book 7, OHSA)
- Project Coordination & Scheduling (MS Project)
- AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, BuilderTrend
- Client Communication & Stakeholder Liaison
Certification
- Registered as a P.Eng with PEO
- CCIL (CSA A23.2-1C,3C (Field Compression), 4C, 5C & 17C) Certified Concrete Testing Technician
- Personal Track- Safety (PTS) Certification for Metrolinx
- ERailSafe for CN and CP
- OTM Book 7 – 2022 Version Training
- Certificate for Working at Height proof of training Ontario GOVT
- Certificate for Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 steps
- Certificate for Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps
- Certificate for Emergency First Aid & CPR C + AED Training
- Ontario Class G Driver’s License and access to vehicle
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Lab Experience
Materials
Atterberg Limits, Hydrometer, Moisture Content, Gradations, Washing, Proctors, Concrete(Strength)
Asphalt
Full Superpave, Marshall Tests, Gradations
Timeline
Pavement Engineer
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
05.2025 - Current
EIT(Pavement, Geo-technical, Materials)
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
04.2023 - 04.2025
Field/Lab Technician
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
07.2021 - 03.2022
Security Guards Supervisor
Safety First Security Services
09.2019 - 08.2021
Project Coordinator (Co-op)
Ashton Renovations
05.2019 - 12.2019
Security Guard - Part-time
Safety First Security Services
02.2018 - 08.2019
Junior Engineer (Civil)
PSP Projects Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Postgraduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
Lambton College