Balkis H.

Experience

• Project Engineer Parsons · Full-time Sep 2013 – Present 12 yrs 8 mos Seattle, WA, United States • Performed design alternative analyses and negotiations to select the most efficient and cost-effective option that provides the maximum safety for the intersection users
  • Developed preferred alternative scope of work and schedules
  • Staffed and led the project workforce from internal engineering to subcontractor selections
  • Was the Point of contact (POC) between the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Stakeholders, Parsons, and subcontractors
  • Provided multidisciplinary project management of engineering design from preliminary design to issuing 100% complete plans and design documentation to providing support when the project was in the advertisement phase, to responding to Request for Information (RFIs) during construction
  • Ensured project follows scope and performed budget audits and forecasting
  • Coached associate engineers and provided guidance
  • Ensured QA/QC processes are implemented, and that design conforms with WSDOT and local jurisdiction criteria
• Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Quality Mission Assurance Officer · Full-time Sep 2016 – Nov 2017 1 yrs 2 mos Washington, DC, United States • Responded to Safety Directives issued by the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) when incidents occur within WMATA’s facilities
  • Provide quality oversight to a team of quality officers to ensure weekly FTA and NTSB submissions
  • Facilitate quality assurance between stakeholders, Capitol Hill politicians, and the general public
  • Investigate, monitor, and evaluate facilities and equipment, systems, procedures, and processes to assure compliance to standards and safety requirements
  • Provide guidance and assistance to develop and implement Quality Control programs for railcar maintenance, track maintenance, plant maintenance, signals, and communications offices in order to ensure system safety and quality service
  • Evaluate technical operations, and maintenance training programs to ensure conformance to standards and policies
• Design Engineer and Planner Capitol Development Design Inc. · Full-time Jul 2011 – Aug 2013 2 yrs 1 mos Washington, DC, United States • Storm Drain & Paving Plan Design
  • Street Tree & Lighting Plan Design
  • Grading Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Design
  • Tree Conservation Plan
  • Site, Landscape, & Parking Lot Plan design
  • Familiar with all P.G. County design manuals: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), Stormwater Management construction, Department of Public Works and transportation (DPW&T), Soil Erosion & Sediment Control-pond Safety (SCD), landscape manual
• Design Engineer KPG · Full-time Jun 2007 – Apr 2009 1 yrs 10 mos Seattle, WA, United States • Roadway and channelization geometric design
  • Curb and drainage profile design
  • Quantity and cost estimation
  • Design report preparation and public meeting material preparation