Scott SUTHERLAND E.I.T.

Professional Experience

Scott is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Cooperative Option. Through this program, Scott received 20 months of practical experience in water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, project coordination, and material testing. Scott previously worked at SweetTech as part of his cooperative program and has returned to continue his career with SweetTech as an Engineer-in-Training.

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Cotillion Access Road Rehabilitation, Saddle Hills County, Saddle Hills, AB, 2019 – Worked and prepared an Options Assessment report and Conceptual Design report for the rehabilitation of a river access road at Cotillion Campground in Saddle Hills County.

Construction Site-Flood Damage Insurance Claim Support, Cozen O’Connor, Strathmore, AB, 2019 – Performed forensic hydrotechnical analysis and field investigation for a construction site following flood damage. Investigation included probable root cause and impact assessment for legal counsel supporting an insurance claim.

Kananaskis Ice Jam, AEP, Kananaskis, AB 2019 – Performed construction monitoring and coordination in response and support for emergency ice removal. Additional work included environmental monitoring and developing an emergency response plan for future ice jams.

Treat Creek Mine Plan Update and Notice of Work, Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited, Jervis Inlet, BC, 2019 – Participated in the preparation of a Mine Plan Update and Notice of Work report for Lehigh Hanson’s Treat Creek Mine for submission to the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources. This work included hydrological and hydraulic analysis, regulatory and permit review, and the preparation and submission of a mine plan with a Notice of Work application package.

Pipeline Road Pit Mine Plan Update and Notice of Work, Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited, Coquitlam, BC, 2019 – Participated in the preparation of a Mine Plan Update and Notice of Work report for Lehigh Hanson’s Pipeline Road Pit for submission to the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources. This work included hydrological and hydraulic analysis, regulatory and permit review, and the preparation and submission of a mine plan with a Notice of Work application package.

Highway AB-32 Side Slope and Culvert Improvements, Alberta Transportation, Whitecourt, AB, 2018 – Participated in all aspects of project coordination including, but not limited to, daily cost and quantity tracking, safety document control, obtaining line locates and crossing agreements, and purchasing. Worked closely with project managers and clients’ representatives to ensure smooth completion of the project.

Christina Lake Phase B, G, and J Expansions, Cenovus Energy, Conklin, AB, 2017 – Conducted field compaction testing and dynamic cone penetration testing (DCPT) on well pads and access roads. Worked closely with engineering consultants, project superintendents, and onsite foremen to ensure all earthwork projects were completed to design specifications.