Notable Project Experiences with
Hatch Mott MacDonald
The Middlesex County Utility Authority (MCUA) Wastewater Treatment Facility is the second largest in NJ, treating approximately 100 million gallons of wastewater per day. The facility serves all of Middlesex County and additional areas. While working for Hatch Mott MacDonald (HMM) I was stationed at the wastewater facility to assist with the design of future electrical upgrades and to conduct construction oversight of ongoing projects. Working closely with the head electrical operator at the facility I addressed design concerns and created high quality contract drawings for the bidding and construction process.
Water Reuse Facility Project Involvement: Assisted with construction oversight and equipment submittal review during construction of the new Water Reuse Facility building on site at the MCUA Wastewater Treatment Plant. Tasks included reviewing shop drawings of electrical components, inspecting contractor work against the contract drawings and specs, and revising building lighting layouts
Unit Substation Project Involvement: Prepared the electrical design drawings for proposed upgrades to the facility's numerous 13.8kV unit substations. Tasks included developing 35+ electrical drawings, preparing load and feeder size calculations, drafting the designs in AutoCAD, reviewing the design with MCUA management, revising design per client comments, preparing specification documents, investigating existing site conditions, determining path for new fiber optic control cables, preparing one-line diagrams, coordinating new substation monitoring sensors with existing SCADA system, and specifying grounding requirements for each substation
Solar Energy Project Involvement: Conducted on-site inspections of two solar arrays under construction at the MCUA Wastewater Treatment Plant, consisting of 14,000 panels over 25 acres of land. Tasks included inspecting the contractor's progress on site, comparing as-built conditions to the contract drawings and specs, checking for National Electric Code compliance, and issuing comments on deficiencies
MCUA Edison Pump Station Repairs
Edison, NJ
The Edison Pumping Station operated by Middlesex County Utility Authority (MCUA) experienced extensive flood damage during Hurricane Sandy and required all new electrical equipment throughout. With millions of gallons entering the station each day, a staged construction plan with bypass pumps and temporary power equipment needed to be developed to ensure that operations continue throughout the construction phase.
Project Involvement: Contributed to the design and drafting of the electrical design while working closely with MCUA management. Developed (4) sequenced one-line diagrams to indicate the various phases required to keep the station operating during construction. Tasks included design and drafting of electrical drawings, logistical planning of construction sequence, sizing and specification of switchgear equipment, developing network and PLC block diagrams, specifying and arranging equipment in new bypass building, coordinating with utility companies, and incorporating backup power with generators
Nyc Subway tunnel Rehabilitation
New York, NY
During Hurricane Sandy in 2012 many of the New York City subway tunnels were submerged with salt water, causing significant damage to the tracks and electrical components. After temporarily restoring service the MTA looked to fully repair and harden the tunnels against future storms. Hatch Mott MacDonald was contracted to provide various services to the MTA including design reviews of the proposed work on the Joralemon 4/5 train tunnel and construction oversight work for renovations on the Cranberry (A/C train) and Rutgers (F train) tubes.
The Joralemon tunnel rehabilitation project is expected to cost $75M and spans under the East River from the Bowling Green station in Manhattan to the Borough Hall station in Brooklyn. The project includes upgrades to power and communication cable duct banks, replacing electrical equipment and all tunnel lighting, improvements to pump room equipment at low points of the tunnel, installation of emergency alarm and communication systems, configuring backup power capabilities, and tunnel hardening against future storms.
Joralemon Tunnel Project Involvement: Extensively reviewed the electrical drawings and presented over 200+ design comments and suggestions to the design team and MTA for consideration. Tasks included reviewing power and lighting design drawings, preparing design comments with priority levels, meeting with the designers and MTA to present and defend design comments, and corresponding with the designers to resolve design issues. Site inspections were also conducted to verify existing conditions by walking the tracks from Manhattan to Brooklyn, after completing the required MTA track safety courses
Cranberry Rutgers Project Involvement: Conducted construction inspections during weekend and nighttime track closures on the Cranberry and Rutgers subway tunnels. Tasks included preparing for and assisting with the track closures and openings, observing and documenting work performed by construction crews, looking out for worker safety on the tracks, and preparing daily reports
Mid-State Correctional Upgrades
Fort Dix, NJ
Midstate Correctional was originally built in 1982 as a medium security state prison for juvenile offenders. For many years up until 2014 the facility sat empty util Governor Christie initiated a plan to convert the facility into a specialized drug addiction treatment and detention center for prisoners suffering from substance abuse. The building was fully renovated with design assistance from Hatch Mott MacDonald and reopened in 2017 with a capacity of close to 700 beds. This prison rehab program is first of its kind and being looked at nationwide as a model for future programs
Project Involvement: Worked with project manager to determine the electrical upgrades required throughout the facility and prepared contract drawings and specs. Task included touring the site to verify existing conditions, calculating the load demands for existing and new equipment, analyzing utility bills to determine electrical demand, detailing how existing electrical switchgear must be modified, creating one-line diagrams of existing and proposed electrical systems, powering new air-conditioners and other HVAC components, providing power and lighting within the new attic space, creating fire alarm riser diagrams, and detailing locations of required fire alarm components
Trenton Water Works Facility Improvement Study
Trenton, NJ
Trenton Water Works contracted Hatch Mott MacDonald to study the existing water treatment plant and prepare a report on ways to improve the aging facility.
Project Involvement: Prepared the electrical portion of the study report involving lighting and security improvements. Tasks included surveying the main water filtration plant and 12 other facilities, observing the existing condition of over 500 lighting fixtures, measuring light levels throughout the sites at night, conceptualizing multiple design paths for consideration by the client, determining potential rebates available from government programs for installing energy efficient lighting, and writing the report sections with supporting charts and diagrams
Hanover Sewerage Authority Co-gen system
Hanover, NJ
Hatch Mott MacDonald assisted the Hanover Sewerage Authority with the design and construction of a new co-generation system that utilizes methane gas from the wastewater digesters to produce electricity and heat for the facility.
Co-Gen Phase 1 Project Involvement: Provided construction phase services for installation of the first co-gen generator and gas cleaning equipment. Tasks included regular site visits for inspection of contractor work, preparing inspection reports, reviewing contractor equipment submittals for compliance with the spec, responding to contractor RFIs, and preparing addendum drawing sets
Co-Gen Phase 2 Project Involvement: Revised and developed the electrical design drawings for expansion of the co-gen system. Tasks included surveying site conditions, corresponding with client and project managers, drafting a complete electrical drawing set, creating control diagrams for the co-gen system, designing changes to existing switchgear and motor control centers, calculating electrical loads, creating panel schedules, and revising the phase 2 plan based on as-built conditions of phase 1
Cad standards development committee
Hatch Mott MacDonald
Joined committee to help HMM develop new CAD standards that would simplify the drafting process and create a unified look throughout the company
Project Involvement: Contributed numerous ideas to the CAD standards development committee in hopes of simplifying and unifying the company's drafting methods. Project involvement included volunteering personal time to attend committee meetings, independently preparing a detailed flow diagram that outlined the most efficient way to produce a drawing set, contributing to deliberations over creation of new pen setting files and standard layer lists, advocating for the universal use of sheet set manager, and creating new time-saving 'dynamic blocks' for company use
Notable Project Experiences with
T&M Associates
Atlantic Highlands Harbor Reconstruction
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Project Involvement: Lead electrical designer for $15M harbor rebuild following Sandy. Tasks included inspection of damage, coordination of electric service repair with the electric company, specification and placement of new shore-power pedestals for each boat slip, estimation of expected electrical load, sizing and placement of electrical distribution panels, sizing and placement of new site lighting, wire & conduit sizing and routing, providing CAD assistance to the design team, providing assistance with the fueling station design, and preparing and coordinating bid drawings and specifications
Design Awards:
- 2014 Alliance for Action’s Distinguished Engineering Award
- 2014 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New Jersey Chapter – Engineering Excellence Award – Distinguished
- 2013 Central Jersey Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers – Project of the Year
- 2013-2014 New Jersey Recreation and Park Association Excellence in Design Award
- 2013 New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers (NJSME) – Project of the Year in the Municipal Construction Projects (Population under 20,000) category
ENERGY REDUCTION PLAN for EVESHAM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
Evesham, NJ
Project Involvement: Specified energy saving measures and prepared Energy Reduction Plan documents to obtain rebates from the New Jersey Clean Energy incentive program. Tasks included site assessment, reviewing energy bills, specifying energy efficient lighting and occupancy sensors, specifying high efficiency motors and VFDs, and preparing rebate and bid documents.
Design Awards: 2014 Alliance for Action’s Distinguished Engineering Award
2MW Roof Mounted Photovoltaic Array
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Project Involvement: Designed a 2MW roof mounted photovoltaic array with (4) 500kW inverters. Tasks included panel layout, wire and conduit sizing, equipment selection, pad layouts, electric service interconnection, preparation of bid drawings and specifications, and shop drawing review
NFI Photovoltaic Arrays
Vineland, NJ
Project Involvement: Assisted with design and construction oversight of 2 MW and 1 MW ground mounted photovoltaic arrays, and a 2.7 MW roof mounted photovoltaic array. Tasks included panel layout and wiring, equipment selection, preparation of bid drawings, and shop drawing review during the construction phase
Plainfield Police Department Emergency Generator
Plainfield, NJ
Project Involvement: Provided an emergency backup power system for the Plainfield Police station. Design tasks included sizing and placement of a 300kW diesel generator, wire sizing and routing, specification of a 800A automatic transfer switch switchgear, specification of a battery backup UPS for the 911 call center, integration with existing electrical equipment, and preparation of bid drawings and specifications
Clifton Municipal Emergency Generator
Clifton, NJ
Project Involvement: Designed complete emergency backup power systems for four city owned properties. Design tasks included sizing and placement of diesel generators up to 400kW, wire sizing and routing, specification of automatic transfer switches up to 2000A, integration with the existing electrical equipment, and preparation of bid drawings and specifications
Hall Stadium Sports Lighting
Union, NJ
Project Involvement: Designed a sports lighting system for a little league field. Tasks included performing site inspections, placing electrical equipment and light fixtures, sizing and apply for a new electric service, routing wire and conduit, and preparing plans and specifications
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Building Electrical Upgrades
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Project Involvement: Provided inspection services during the construction phase. Tasks included meeting with clients and contractors, preparing punch lists and payment documents, and inspecting the installed computer network and security system equipment
Landfill Expansion Electrical Design
Salem County, NJ
Project Involvement: Provided electrical design support for a landfill cell expansion. Tasks included routing and sizing power and communication wiring, designing control systems, heat tracing exposed piping, and designing one-line diagrams for interconnection with the existing electrical service
Burma Rd and Phillip St Street Lighting Upgrades
Jersey City, NJ
Project Involvement: Designed improved street lighting to conform with city ordinance. Tasks included measuring the existing lighting conditions at night, preparing a simulation of the existing conditions in Visual, designing and simulating an improved lighting layout to meet the established standards, and communicating the results with the city and electric company
Graphic Design Assignments
Project Involvement: Created marketing material for company use. Tasks included designing & illustrating a poster for Habitat for Humanity partnered event, photographing completed projects, and joining the committee tasked with redesigning the company website
