NAZIR A. QURESHI
2308 Willard Ave Home: (714) 508-2183
Tustin, CA 92782
Education
MS Civil Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts
Management Certificate Penn State University, Reading, Pennsylvania
Registration
Registered Civil Engineer Pennsylvania, California
SUMMARY
Extensive civil engineering experience in water resources development and wastewater management with emphasis in utility operations, technical and administrative project management. Experience has encompassed hydrology, water supply, wastewater, solid waste, water reclamation, water conservation and drainage projects. Responsible for design, supervision and preparation of contract documents; construction management of various water and wastewater projects including treatment plants, pumping stations and pipelines. Extensive background in long and short range planning, oversight of operations and maintenance activities, water resources development/management, development and implementation of major capital improvement programs, financial studies, water rate and budget management, feasibility studies, reports, automation and GIS, facility and maintenance management, environmental evaluations, master plans and detail designs over a complete range of water resources and wastewater projects. Experience in coordinating with all level of governmental and regulatory agencies. Extensive background in dealing with local governments, public officials, commissions and general public on policy issues.
EXPERIENCE
2004 - : INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
Preparation of Water Supply Assessment (WSA) reports, Design of Water and Sewer systems for several housing Tracts ranging from 20 to 8750 dwelling units. Prepared Sewer Master Plan for City of San Gabriel, CA.
1994 - 2004: ENGINEERING DIVISION MANAGER, TORRANCE MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT, CITY OF TORRANCE, CA
Direct the technical staff, including developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, training, safety and work standards for the Torrance Municipal Water Department. Prepare and deliver presentations to Water Commission, City Council, Civic Groups and General Public. In addition, direct department budget and water rate development process, including overseeing preparation, review and presentation of budget and rate recommendations. Responsible for planning, management and administration of alternative water resources program, NPDES, water quality program, contract and construction administration, capital improvements, GIS and computerized mapping, facility and maintenance management system, strategic and operational planning. In addition, responsible for establishment of Engineering Division within the Municipal Utility, development and training of technical staff, formulation of organizational development programs and overseeing development of engineering
standards for the Water Department. Formulate policy recommendations and represent the City with other agencies , such as the Metropolitan Water District, the State Department of Health Services, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, West basin Municipal Water District and other outside organizations.
1989 - 1994: UTILITIES ENGINEERING MANAGER, CITY OF OCEANSIDE, CA
Supervised and participated in engineering planning and design; managed and coordinated the capital improvements program; provided technical guidance and supervision to contractors, consultants, developers and staff. Established interagency liaison and coordination to monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations for water quality, water and wastewater treatment and industrial pretreatment programs. Provided technical support for the operation and maintenance of the City’s water/wastewater and reclamation facilities. Prepared capital improvement budget, staff reports and presentations to City Counci...
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