# David B. PhD PE > Software Engineer, Civil Engineer PhD and PE Location: Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/davidbphdpe Licensed Professional Engineer at the intersection of environmental engineering and software engineering. My background is in Civil & Environmental Engineering, with a work in hydrology, stormwater, flooding, fluid mechanics, and process engineering (pumps and piping). I have professional experience with python, C#, bash, Linux environments, and running computationally intensive jobs on the Rutgers High Performance Computer (HPC) Cluster AMAREL. Additionally, my professional and graduate work has given me extensive experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HydroCAD. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Becht Jan 2022 – Present Worked in a team of software developers to create new web tools for the oil and gas industry. Created C# code in Visual Studio for calculations, analysis, and display of data. Created and modified data using databases in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. ### Graduate Student - Civil & Environmental Engineering @ Rutgers University–New Brunswick Jan 2019 – Jan 2025 | Piscataway, NJ Coursework - Coastal Engineering, Environmental Informatics, Groundwater, Water/Wastewater Treatment & Conveyance, Remote Sensing, Physical Oceanography, Air Quality, Statistical Modeling Research: Using a hyperspectral camera to determine the spectral signature of suspended sediments. Building an OpenFOAM model of Hoboken terminal to simulate flooding events. Investigated flood inundation mapping (FIM) techniques using Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND) and its derivative projects: National Flood Interoperability Experiment (NFIE) and NOAA-OWM Cahaba. Created statewide flood maps for New Jersey. Investigated how SAR satellite imagery can be used to measure ocean waves. Processed satellite imagery using ESA SNAP and Python. Analyzed data using Rutgers High Performance Computers (ex. 100 GB RAM and 4 hour run times) and working in Linux environments. Performed results analysis, linear regression, principal component analysis, machine learning regression. ### Project Engineer @ GRAVES ENGINEERING, INC. Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Worcester, Massachusetts Peer Review for Massachusetts Towns Performed peer review of permit-phase construction plans and stormwater reports for conformance with local bylaws and state regulations. Reviews included new development and redevelopment, such as commercial, residential, and solar developments. Reviews were performed for both initial permitting and as-built plans. Construction Monitoring Visited construction sites to verify that construction materials, layout, and techniques were generally in conformance with the approved construction documents. Created bond estimates for the towns based on work completed/remaining. Survey, Permitting, and Design Performed detail and topographic surveys (rod and total station). Imported survey data into AutoCAD. Created plans for existing conditions and proposed work. Submitted plans to local and state authorities and presented at public meetings. Created project specifications. Assisted in the bidding phase. ### Process Engineer @ Pharmer Engineering Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Boise, Idaho Area Assisted in the design, development, and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems. Preliminary Work Assisted in creating proposals. Researched local, state, and federal standards for design. Researched site conditions including climate, topography, and environmental conditions. Calculated flows, loads, peaking factors, and population growth. Developed process flow diagrams. Created cost estimates. Early Design Contacted vendors for equipment sizing, cut sheets, and costs. Created project layouts. Coordinated with state agencies. Created deliverable memos and reports. Detailed Design Created detailed layouts including piping and utilities. Created piping and instrumentation diagrams. Created specification packages. Created facility plans and detailed reports. Created bid packages. ### Staff Geotechnical Engineer @ STRATA, A Professional Services Corporation, Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Boise, Idaho Area Supported geotechnical engineers and construction management. Drafted proposals for new projects. Researched project sites. Conducted geologic site investigations. Observed and documented test pits and borings. Performed lab tests on soil to determine engineering properties. Drafted final geotechnical reports. Performed quality control tests, inspections, and observations on construction materials, including structural fill, rock anchors, micropiles, helical piers, asphalt, and Type II Asphalt Slurry. ### Lab Technician for Geotehcnical Engineering Department @ University of Massachusetts Amherst Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Amherst MA Prepared and performed fall cone tests to determine the shear strength of clays at different ages and water contents. Analyzed data and reported the results. ### Resident Assistant @ University of Massachusetts Amherst Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Amherst MA ## Education ### Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Rutgers University–New Brunswick ### Master of Science - MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering Rutgers University–New Brunswick ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst ### Quinsigamond Community College ### Dual-Enrollment through Uxbridge High School Quinsigamond Community College ### Uxbridge High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dbengineering --- Source: https://flows.cv/davidbphdpe JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/davidbphdpe/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13