Scott SUTHERLAND P. Eng.

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Barrier Lake Day Use Area and Boat Launch, AEP, Alberta, 2019 – 2021 - Field Engineer for the construction of a parking lot expansion, facility upgrades, and emergency boat launch. Inspected construction progress and QA/QC to ensure project was constructed to the contract specifications. Tasks include daily field reporting, project submittal review, issuance of field change notices, and solving issues on site with contractor.

Grassi Lakes Redevelopment and Trails, AEP, Alberta, 2020 – Ongoing - Geotechnical field engineer performing site geotechnical inspections, general field engineering, and providing support throughout design, tendering, and construction. Tasks included daily field reporting, assisting with geotechnical reporting/designs/field changes, submittal reviews, preparation and issuance of field changes/contemplative change notices, and coordinating with the Contractor to solve field level issues.

Evan Thomas Creek and Kananaskis River Sediment Removal, AEP, Alberta, 2022 – Ongoing - Supported coordination of ongoing survey programs and a fisheries habitat assessment. Participated in the preparation of regulatory submissions and engineering plans for the instream removal of sediment. Construction is planned for Winter 2023.

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.

Sunshine Coast Subdivision Developements Geohazard Assessments, British Columbia, 2021 - Ongoing
Supported the preparation of Geohazard assessment reports in relation to various subdivision development permit applications on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. These geohazard assessments were required for developement in areas identified as having hazardous slopes within the Official Community Plan. These assessments addressed slope stability, rockfall hazards, flooding/debris flows, and seismic hazards. The geohazard reports prescribed developement guidelines, required setbacks, proposed safe building sites, and required mitigation measures for rockfall hazards. 

Cougar Creek Dam Downstream Access Road Retaining Wall, Ironclad Earthworks, Canmore, Alberta, 2024 - Ongoing Performed the detailed design for a 6m tall combination gravity and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) lockblock retaining wall for the downstream access road embankment for the Cougar Creek Dam. Completed global stability modeling, internal wall modelling, and a natural hazard assessment to refine the wall geometry and alignment. Completed various site inspections throughout the construction of the wall, managing field changes and coordinating with the contractor to solve field level issues. 

Drumheller Downtown Dike, Drumheller, Alberta, 2021 - Ongoing Full time, onsite, field engineer/assisstant project manager overseeing construction activities. Provided support throughout design, tendering, and construction including design of three (3) MSE retaining wall, slope stability modelling, and see page analysis for the design of the dike. Tasks included daily field reporting, managing designs/field changes, contractor submittal reviews, preparation and issuance of field changes/comtemplative change notices, and coordinating with the contractor/client to solve field level issues.