Student Chapter PresentationStudent Chapter Presentation

AWWA / WEFAWWA / WEF

Colorado State UniversityColorado State UniversityEnvironmental Engineering SocietyEnvironmental Engineering Society

November 12, 2010November 12, 2010

Zachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDTZachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT

Presentation TopicsPresentation Topics

�� What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering

�� What is Water ResourcesWhat is Water Resources

�� A Decade of WorkA Decade of Work

�� Description of Description of DistrictDistrict

�� The Daily GrindThe Daily Grind

�� Completed ConstructionCompleted Construction

�� Better Data is Better WorkBetter Data is Better Work

�� Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

�� Free Free Time?Time?

�� Conclusion and QuestionsConclusion and Questions

What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering

�� Military EngineeringMilitary Engineering

�� Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering

�� Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

�� Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

�� Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

�� Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

�� Water Resources EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

“ Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems. Normal people don't understand this concept; they believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet. “

- Scott Adams, The Dilbert Principle

What is Water ResourcesWhat is Water Resources

�� HydrologyHydrology

�� HydraulicsHydraulics

�� HydrogeologyHydrogeology

�� Resources PlanningResources Planning

�� Water Water Treatment & DistributionTreatment & Distribution

�� Wastewater Collection & TreatmentWastewater Collection & Treatment

�� Flood PreventionFlood Prevention

�� Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

A Decade of WorkA Decade of Work

�� EducationEducation�� Colorado School of MinesColorado School of Mines

�� Focus in EnvironmentalFocus in Environmental ChemistryChemistry

�� University of ColoradoUniversity of Colorado�� B.S. Architectural Engineering 2002B.S. Architectural Engineering 2002

�� Engineering LicenseEngineering License�� Fundamentals of Engineering Exam 2002Fundamentals of Engineering Exam 2002

�� Professional Engineering Exam 2010Professional Engineering Exam 2010�� Civil Engineering Civil Engineering -- Water Resources SpecialtyWater Resources Specialty

�� LEED AccreditationLEED Accreditation�� Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Accredited Professional, 2008, Green Building Accredited Professional, 2008, Green Building Certification InstituteCertification Institute

�� CDT CertificationCDT Certification�� Construction Documents Technologist, 2010, Construction Documents Technologist, 2010,

Construction Specifications InstituteConstruction Specifications Institute

�� Work ExperienceWork Experience�� Hammers Construction, Inc.Hammers Construction, Inc.

�� Architectural EngineerArchitectural Engineer

�� Colorado Engineering and Geotechnical Group, Inc.Colorado Engineering and Geotechnical Group, Inc.�� Structural EngineeringStructural Engineering

�� BergeBerge--Brewer & Associates, Inc.Brewer & Associates, Inc.�� Civil EngineerCivil Engineer

�� WestWorks EngineeringWestWorks Engineering�� Project EngineerProject Engineer

�� Collins Architectural Engineering, Inc.Collins Architectural Engineering, Inc.�� OwnerOwner

�� Woodmoor Water and Sanitation DistrictWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District�� District EngineerDistrict Engineer

Description of DistrictDescription of District�� GeneralGeneral

�� Northern El Paso County, Monument, CONorthern El Paso County, Monument, CO

�� Mostly Unincorporated CountyMostly Unincorporated County

�� 3,300 Customers3,300 Customers

�� 7 square miles7 square miles

�� Mostly Single Family Residential Mostly Single Family Residential ¼¼ acre lotsacre lots

�� Some High Density, MultiSome High Density, Multi--Family, and CommercialFamily, and Commercial

�� Two High Schools and a Golf CourseTwo High Schools and a Golf Course

�� 12 Full Time Employees12 Full Time Employees

�� Management, Billing, OperationsManagement, Billing, Operations

�� Engineering, Construction, GISEngineering, Construction, GIS

�� Water Sources and StorageWater Sources and Storage�� 18 Wells18 Wells

�� 3 Surface Water Exchanges3 Surface Water Exchanges

�� 3 Storage 3 Storage Tanks, 2.75MG CapacityTanks, 2.75MG Capacity

�� 1 Storage Reservoir1 Storage Reservoir

�� Water Treatment & DistributionWater Treatment & Distribution�� 66”” PVC Potable Water MainsPVC Potable Water Mains

�� 2 Water Treatment Plants2 Water Treatment Plants

�� 3 Pump Stations3 Pump Stations

�� 552 Fire Hydrants552 Fire Hydrants

�� 1400+ Valves1400+ Valves

�� PSVPSV’’s, PRVs, PRV’’s, Check Valvess, Check Valves

�� Raw Water Transmission LinesRaw Water Transmission Lines

�� NonNon--Potable LinesPotable Lines

�� Wastewater CollectionWastewater Collection�� Mostly 8Mostly 8”” Clay with PVC or HDPE linerClay with PVC or HDPE liner

�� 1734 Manholes1734 Manholes

�� 7 Lift Stations7 Lift Stations

�� Wastewater TreatmentWastewater Treatment�� N/A (jointly owned Treatment Plant)N/A (jointly owned Treatment Plant)

�� 2 Metering Stations2 Metering Stations

�� Engineering ManagementEngineering Management

�� Standard Specifications and DetailsStandard Specifications and Details

�� Maintenance of Engineering ReferencesMaintenance of Engineering References

�� Professional Credential MaintenanceProfessional Credential Maintenance

�� Networking, Networking, ConferencesConferences

�� CommitteeCommittee Involvement, Involvement, VolunteeringVolunteering

�� Engineering Design and AnalysisEngineering Design and Analysis

�� Hydraulic ModelingHydraulic Modeling

�� Hydrologic ModelingHydrologic Modeling

�� Infrastructure ImprovementsInfrastructure Improvements

�� Pumping Stations and Lift StationsPumping Stations and Lift Stations

�� Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability StudiesLife Cycle Analysis and Sustainability Studies

�� Misc. Geotechnical, Structural, and Traffic EngineeringMisc. Geotechnical, Structural, and Traffic Engineering

�� GIS and MappingGIS and Mapping

�� Geodatabase ManagementGeodatabase Management

�� Software Implementation and MaintenanceSoftware Implementation and Maintenance

�� Digital CartographyDigital Cartography

�� District Map Production and DistributionDistrict Map Production and Distribution

�� Construction ManagementConstruction Management

�� Construction EstimatingConstruction Estimating

�� Project Delivery and Cost MethodProject Delivery and Cost Method

�� Construction Documents ProductionConstruction Documents Production

�� ContractContract ProcurementProcurement

�� ContractContract AdministrationAdministration

�� Construction InspectionConstruction Inspection

�� Maintenance of Construction Related Maintenance of Construction Related

ResourcesResources

�� Project ManagementProject Management

�� Land Planning Land Planning ActionsActions

�� Building Building PermitsPermits

�� Miscellaneous Permits from AHJMiscellaneous Permits from AHJ’’ss

�� Water Resources Planning & EstimatingWater Resources Planning & Estimating

�� Review and Approval of Private Review and Approval of Private

DevelopmentsDevelopments

�� Asset Management PlanningAsset Management Planning

�� Financial Analysis for Budget DecisionsFinancial Analysis for Budget Decisions

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The Daily GrindThe Daily Grind

District Office Patio ImprovementsDistrict Office Patio Improvements--New Concrete Slab, Retaining Walls, Fence, Framed Patio CoveringNew Concrete Slab, Retaining Walls, Fence, Framed Patio Covering

Lake Woodmoor Drainage ImprovementsLake Woodmoor Drainage Improvements-- Swales, Culverts, Rip Rap Armor, Erosion Control MeasuresSwales, Culverts, Rip Rap Armor, Erosion Control Measures

Monument Creek Pumping Station UpgradesMonument Creek Pumping Station Upgrades-- Process Piping, Valve Actuators, Flow Meter, Electronic ControlProcess Piping, Valve Actuators, Flow Meter, Electronic Controlss

White Fawn White Fawn –– Deer Creek Sewer ReplacementDeer Creek Sewer Replacement-- 2,250 LF of 82,250 LF of 8”” PVC, 10 Manholes Replaced, New AlignmentPVC, 10 Manholes Replaced, New Alignment

Completed ConstructionCompleted Construction

Better Data is Better WorkBetter Data is Better Work

Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Government Agencies Private Companies

Operations Engineering Construction GIS Billing

Infrastructure Data

Hydraulic Analysis

Changes to Infrastructure

GPS Field and Office Data

Usage and Account Data

Federal, State, County, Local

Political Boundaries, Property Info., Natural Features, Roads, Floodplain

(Varies)

Topography, Aerial Photography, Other Digital Data

Integrated GIS Database

Internal Use and Analysis

Asset Management Programs

Water Resources Planning

Infrastructure Improvements Design

Geoprocessing for Other Departments

Meter Reading Route Mapping, Account History

External Use and Analysis

State Division of Water Resources, County Tax Assessor, Fire Districts, Municipalities, Special Districts

Internal Processing External Processing

Data Generation, Proposed System Modification Models, Quality Control, Publishing

Contractors, Consultants, Homeowners, Contractors, Developers, Engineers, Surveyors

CarteGraph MapDirector

H2O Net Water and Sewer

ACAD Land Desktop 2004

Pathfinder Office, ArcMAP

Caselle, Connect

Database Management and Security, Quality Control, Cartography, Publishing for Digital and Hard Copy Maps

Data consists of various formats, purchased one time or updated annually, some data is modified slightly

Professional AssociationsProfessional Associations

�� AWWA (American Water Works Association)AWWA (American Water Works Association)

�� CompanyCompany MembershipMembership

�� 2010 Annual Conference Attendee2010 Annual Conference Attendee

�� Young Professionals Committee VolunteerYoung Professionals Committee Volunteer

�� Water For People VolunteerWater For People Volunteer

�� WEF (Water Environment Federation)WEF (Water Environment Federation)

�� RMWEA PublicRMWEA Public Education Committee VolunteerEducation Committee Volunteer

�� USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)

�� Individual Membership to Local ChapterIndividual Membership to Local Chapter

�� Education Committee VolunteerEducation Committee Volunteer

�� Emerging Professionals Committee VolunteerEmerging Professionals Committee Volunteer

�� CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)

�� Individual Individual MembershipMembership

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Continuing EducationContinuing Education

�� Colorado Water Colorado Water LawLaw

�� Colorado Construction LawColorado Construction Law

�� Masters of Engineering in Water ResourcesMasters of Engineering in Water Resources

�� Construction Management CertificateConstruction Management Certificate

�� CertifiedCertified Construction Construction SpecifierSpecifier

�� LEED LEED Building Design and ConstructionBuilding Design and Construction

�� Geographic Information System ProfessionalGeographic Information System Professional

Professional NetworkingProfessional Networking

�� Linked Linked ININ

�� GoogleGoogle

�� FacebookFacebook

�� TwitterTwitter

�� Other?Other?

Other Volunteering ActivitiesOther Volunteering Activities

�� Water for PeopleWater for People

�� Get in to WaterGet in to Water

�� Engineers Without BordersEngineers Without Borders

�� Toys for TotsToys for Tots

�� Wounded WarriorsWounded Warriors

�� Scoobies for BoobiesScoobies for Boobies

�� 14ers.com14ers.com

�� Catamount InstituteCatamount Institute

Automotive RacingAutomotive RacingOutdoor AdventureOutdoor Adventure

Family and FriendsFamily and FriendsCollins Architectural Engineering, LLCCollins Architectural Engineering, LLC

Free Time?Free Time?

Conclusion and QuestionsConclusion and Questions

Zachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDTZachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT

�� What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering

�� What is Water ResourcesWhat is Water Resources

�� A Decade of WorkA Decade of Work

�� Description of Description of DistrictDistrict

�� The Daily GrindThe Daily Grind

�� Completed ConstructionCompleted Construction

�� Better Data is Better WorkBetter Data is Better Work

�� Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

�� Free Free Time?Time?

�� Conclusion and QuestionsConclusion and Questions

Student Chapter PresentationStudent Chapter Presentation

AWWA / WEFAWWA / WEF

Colorado State UniversityColorado State UniversityEnvironmental Engineering SocietyEnvironmental Engineering Society

November 12, 2010November 12, 2010

Zachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDTZachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT

Presentation TopicsPresentation Topics

�� What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering

�� What is Water ResourcesWhat is Water Resources

�� A Decade of WorkA Decade of Work

�� Description of DistrictDescription of District

�� The Daily GrindThe Daily Grind

�� Completed ConstructionCompleted Construction

�� Better Data is Better WorkBetter Data is Better Work

�� Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

�� Free Time?Free Time?

�� Conclusion and QuestionsConclusion and Questions

What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering

�� Military EngineeringMilitary Engineering

�� Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering

�� Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

�� Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

�� Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

�� Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

�� Water Resources EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

“ Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems. “

- Scott Adams, The Dilbert Principle

What is Water ResourcesWhat is Water Resources

�� HydrologyHydrology

�� HydraulicsHydraulics

�� HydrogeologyHydrogeology

�� Resources PlanningResources Planning

�� Water Treatment & DistributionWater Treatment & Distribution

�� Wastewater Collection & Wastewater Collection & TreatmentTreatment

�� Flood PreventionFlood Prevention

�� Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

A Decade of WorkA Decade of Work

�� EDUCATIONEDUCATION

�� Colorado School of MinesColorado School of Mines

�� University of ColoradoUniversity of Colorado

�� PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALSPROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

�� PE Licensed in ColoradoPE Licensed in Colorado

�� LEED AP BD+C Accreditation from GBCILEED AP BD+C Accreditation from GBCI

�� CDT Certification from CSICDT Certification from CSI

�� WORK EXPERIENCEWORK EXPERIENCE

�� Structural Engineering Lab, CUStructural Engineering Lab, CU

�� Hammers Construction, Inc.Hammers Construction, Inc.

�� Colorado Engineering and Geotechnical Group, Inc.Colorado Engineering and Geotechnical Group, Inc.

�� BergeBerge--Brewer & Associates, Inc.Brewer & Associates, Inc.

�� WestWorks EngineeringWestWorks Engineering

�� Collins Architectural Engineering, Inc.Collins Architectural Engineering, Inc.

�� Woodmoor Water and Sanitation DistrictWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District

Description of DistrictDescription of District�� GeneralGeneral

�� Northern El Paso County, Monument, CONorthern El Paso County, Monument, CO

�� Mostly Unincorporated CountyMostly Unincorporated County

�� 3,300 Customers3,300 Customers

�� 7 square miles7 square miles

�� Mostly Single Family Residential Mostly Single Family Residential ¼¼ acre lotsacre lots

�� Some High Density, MultiSome High Density, Multi--Family, and CommercialFamily, and Commercial

�� Two High Schools and a Golf CourseTwo High Schools and a Golf Course

�� 12 Full Time Employees12 Full Time Employees

�� Management, Billing, OperationsManagement, Billing, Operations

�� Engineering, Construction, GISEngineering, Construction, GIS

�� Water Sources and StorageWater Sources and Storage�� 18 Wells18 Wells

�� 3 Surface Water Exchanges3 Surface Water Exchanges

�� 3 Storage Tanks, 2.75MG Capacity3 Storage Tanks, 2.75MG Capacity

�� 1 Storage Reservoir1 Storage Reservoir

�� Water Treatment & DistributionWater Treatment & Distribution�� 66”” PVC Potable Water MainsPVC Potable Water Mains

�� 2 Water Treatment Plants2 Water Treatment Plants

�� 3 Pump Stations3 Pump Stations

�� 552 Fire Hydrants552 Fire Hydrants

�� 1400+ Valves1400+ Valves

�� PSVPSV’’s, PRVs, PRV’’s, Check Valvess, Check Valves

�� Raw Water Transmission LinesRaw Water Transmission Lines

�� NonNon--Potable LinesPotable Lines

�� Wastewater CollectionWastewater Collection�� Mostly 8Mostly 8”” Clay with PVC or HDPE linerClay with PVC or HDPE liner

�� 1734 Manholes1734 Manholes

�� 7 Lift Stations7 Lift Stations

�� Wastewater TreatmentWastewater Treatment�� N/A (jointly owned Treatment Plant)N/A (jointly owned Treatment Plant)

�� 2 Metering Stations2 Metering Stations

�� Engineering ManagementEngineering Management

�� Standard Specifications and DetailsStandard Specifications and Details

�� Maintenance of Engineering Maintenance of Engineering

ReferencesReferences

�� Professional Credential Professional Credential

MaintenanceMaintenance

�� Networking, ConferencesNetworking, Conferences

�� Committee Involvement, Committee Involvement,

VolunteeringVolunteering

�� Engineering Design and AnalysisEngineering Design and Analysis

�� Hydraulic ModelingHydraulic Modeling

�� Hydrologic ModelingHydrologic Modeling

�� Infrastructure ImprovementsInfrastructure Improvements

�� Pumping Stations and Lift StationsPumping Stations and Lift Stations

�� Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability StudiesLife Cycle Analysis and Sustainability Studies

�� Misc. Geotechnical, Structural, and Traffic EngineeringMisc. Geotechnical, Structural, and Traffic Engineering

�� GIS and MappingGIS and Mapping

�� Geodatabase ManagementGeodatabase Management

�� Software Implementation and Software Implementation and

MaintenanceMaintenance

�� Digital CartographyDigital Cartography

�� District Map Production and DistributionDistrict Map Production and Distribution

�� Construction ManagementConstruction Management

�� Construction EstimatingConstruction Estimating

�� Project Delivery and Cost MethodProject Delivery and Cost Method

�� Construction Documents ProductionConstruction Documents Production

�� Contract ProcurementContract Procurement

�� Contract AdministrationContract Administration

�� Construction InspectionConstruction Inspection

�� Maintenance of Construction Related Maintenance of Construction Related

ResourcesResources

�� Project ManagementProject Management

�� Land Planning ActionsLand Planning Actions

�� Building PermitsBuilding Permits

�� Miscellaneous Permits from Miscellaneous Permits from AHJAHJ’’ss

�� Water Resources Planning & Water Resources Planning &

EstimatingEstimating

�� Review and Approval of Private Review and Approval of Private

DevelopmentsDevelopments

�� Asset Management PlanningAsset Management Planning

�� Financial Analysis for Budget Financial Analysis for Budget

DecisionsDecisions

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The Daily GrindThe Daily Grind

District Office Patio Improvements-New Concrete Slab, Retaining Walls, Fence, Framed Patio Covering

Lake Woodmoor Drainage Improvements- Swales, Culverts, Rip Rap Armor, Erosion Control Measures

Monument Creek Pumping Station Upgrades- Process Piping, Valve Actuators, Flow Meter, Electronic Controls

White Fawn – Deer Creek Sewer Replacement- 2,250 LF of 8” PVC, 10 Manholes Replaced, New Alignment

Completed ConstructionCompleted Construction

Better Data is Better WorkBetter Data is Better Work

Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Government Agencies Private Companies

Operations Engineering Construction GIS Billing

Infrastruc-ture Data

Hydraulic Analysis

Changes to Infrastruc-ture

GPS Field and Office Data

Usage and Account Data

Federal, State, County, Local

Political Boundaries, Property Info., Natural Features, Roads, Floodplain

(Varies)

Topography, Aerial Photography, Other Digital Data

Integrated GIS Database

Internal Use and Analysis

Asset Manage-

ment Programs

Water Resources Planning

Infrastruc-ture Improvements Design

Geoprocess-ing for Other Depart-ments

Meter Route Mapping, Account History

External Use and Analysis

State Division of Water Resources, County Tax Assessor, Fire Districts, Municipalities, Special Districts

Internal Processing External Processing

Data Generation, Proposed System Modification Models, Quality Control, Publishing

Contractors, Consultants, Homeowners, Contractors, Developers, Engineers, Surveyors

CarteGraph MapDirector

H2O Net Water and Sewer

ACAD Land Desktop 2004

Pathfinder Office, ArcMAP

Caselle, Connect

Database Management and Security, Quality Control, Cartography, Publishing for Digital and Hard Copy Maps

Data consists of various formats, purchased one time or updated annually, some data is modified slightly

Professional AssociationsProfessional Associations

�� AWWA (American Water Works Association)AWWA (American Water Works Association)

�� Company MembershipCompany Membership

�� 2010 Annual Conference Attendee2010 Annual Conference Attendee

�� Young Professionals Committee VolunteerYoung Professionals Committee Volunteer

�� WEF (Water Environment Federation)WEF (Water Environment Federation)

�� RMWEA Public Education Committee VolunteerRMWEA Public Education Committee Volunteer

�� USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)

�� Individual Membership to Local ChapterIndividual Membership to Local Chapter

�� Education Committee VolunteerEducation Committee Volunteer

�� Emerging Professionals Committee VolunteerEmerging Professionals Committee Volunteer

�� CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)

�� Individual MembershipIndividual Membership

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development

Continuing EducationContinuing Education

�� Colorado Water LawColorado Water Law

�� Colorado Construction LawColorado Construction Law

�� Masters of Engineering in Water ResourcesMasters of Engineering in Water Resources

�� Construction Management CertificateConstruction Management Certificate

�� Certified Construction SpecifierCertified Construction Specifier

�� LEED Building Design and ConstructionLEED Building Design and Construction

�� Geographic Information System ProfessionalGeographic Information System Professional

Professional NetworkingProfessional Networking

�� Linked INLinked IN

�� GoogleGoogle

�� FacebookFacebook

�� TwitterTwitter

�� Other?Other?

Other Volunteering ActivitiesOther Volunteering Activities

�� Water for PeopleWater for People

�� Get in to WaterGet in to Water

�� Engineers Without BordersEngineers Without Borders

�� Toys for TotsToys for Tots

�� Wounded WarriorsWounded Warriors

�� Scoobies for BoobiesScoobies for Boobies

�� 14ers.com14ers.com

�� Catamount InstituteCatamount Institute

Automotive RacingOutdoor Adventure

Family and FriendsCollins Architectural Engineering, LLC

Free Time?Free Time?

Conclusion and QuestionsConclusion and Questions

Zachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDTZachary B. Collins, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT

�� What is EngineeringWhat is Engineering

�� What is Water ResourcesWhat is Water Resources

�� A Decade of WorkA Decade of Work

�� Description of Description of DistrictDistrict

�� The Daily GrindThe Daily Grind

�� Completed ConstructionCompleted Construction

�� Better Data is Better WorkBetter Data is Better Work

�� Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

�� Free Free Time?Time?

�� Conclusion and QuestionsConclusion and Questions