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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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