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RICHARD J. VAN BRUGGEN, PE, PH, CFM, D.WRE

Water Resources Engineer

Summary Of Qualifications

¨       Over forty years of water resources engineering experience specializing in the modeling and evaluation of surface water resource systems, forensic hydrology and hydraulics, and alternative flood control measures.

¨       Has performed hundreds of studies of watershed hydrology, floodplain and storm drain system hydraulics, dam and reservoir operations, and the statistical analysis of meteorologic and hydrographic data.

¨       Has managed flood control projects involving alternative plan development and the hydraulic design of stormwater conveyance and detention facilities, overseeing technical staff, conducting public meetings and coordinating efforts between clients, consultants and regulatory agencies.

¨       Extensive experience testifying as an Expert Witness in Water Resources Engineering, having testified in over one-hundred cases ranging from the evaluation of historic flood events and drownings, to the standard of care in reservoir operations and storm water system designs.

Education and credentials

Certified Professional Hydrologist (PH)

American Institute of Hydrology (AIH)

2019

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)

2015

Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE)

American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE)

2006

M.S. in Water Resources Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles, California (UCLA)

1981

B.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles, California (UCLA)

1980

Experience

President and Principal Engineer

Water Resources Consulting Services, Inc. Palm Desert, California

1989-Present

Project Engineer

Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. Walnut Creek, California

1988-1989

Project Engineer

Harding Lawson Associates Novato, California

1984-1988

Project Manager / Hydraulic Engineer

US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District

1981-1984

Lecturer

Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, California

1982

Lecturer

University of California Los Angeles, California

1981

Registrations

Professional Civil Engineer (PE):

California, 1986

Arizona, 1993

Nevada, 1993

Oregon 2007

Memberships

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) (1986-present)
  • Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA); Board of Directors, San Francisco Chapter President (2004-2005)
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC); California State Water Resources Committee (2005-2006)
  • American Public Works Association (APWA); California State Storm Water Quality Task Force (1989-1997)

 

  • Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM); Floodplain Management Association (FMA) (1989-present)
  • Engineers Without Borders / S.F and O.C. Professionals; El Salvador, Haiti and Kenya Project Groups
  • American Institute of Hydrology (AIH); Certified Professional Hydrologist (2019 – present)

References and Representative Project/Case Listings Are Available Upon Request

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