Project Experiences of Bruce Uhernik, PE 2001-2008

1. Project History &
Design Experience
Bruce J Uhernik, PE

2. CONTENTS
-AutoCAD/Skills/Design Standards 3
-Shoenberg Farms 4-6
-Lincoln Station 7-8
-Eagle’s Nest Village Center 9-11
-Walgreens at Smoky Hill 12
-Walgreens at Broadway & Belleview 13
-Walnut Creek (MTC) 14
-Country Club Village 15
-Denver Zoo Entry Complex/Master Plan 16-17
-Denver Seminary 18
-Platte Valley Medical Center 19
-DMN&S Parking Structure 20

3. AutoCAD and Other Computer Skills Applied Design Standards & Codes
AutoCAD LDD 2008 City of Aurora
Terrain Model Explorer/Surfaces City of Brighton
Cut/Fill and Earthwork Calculations City and County of Denver
Points/Import/Export/Groups/Tables City of Englewood
3d Breaklines/Daylighting City of Lakewood
Hydrology/Pond Volume City of Littleton
Pipeworks City of Lone Tree
AutoTurn City of Thornton
Alignments/Profiles City of Westminster
Vertical Curves Town of Parker
Line & Curve Tables
Douglas County
Cross Sections
Sheet Set Manager CDOT
Plotting/Batch Plots UDFCD (Vol. 1/2/3)
Denver Water
Excel Southgate Sewer and Water Districts
AASHTO
Word ADA site development standards
Powerpoint AWWA (Meter Sizing Tables)
Adobe Acrobat Writer IFC (Appendix B)
StormCAD MUTCD
State Highway Access Code
WaterCAD FEMA (Firm Maps)
NEO UD Sewer USGS Maps
Colorado Soils Surveys

4. SHOENBERG FARMS COMMERCIAL
DUTIES
Lead project engineer/designer for 25-acre
commercial redevelopment of 1911 dairy farm
into modern commercial/retail center
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Created ODP & ODP Amendment submittals/
approvals with City of Westminster
Coordinated design changes, cadd files with
Owner, building architect & landscape architect
Established/assisted Owner in lot layouts,
alternatives & final parking counts per City of
Designated basins, calculated hydrologic
Westminster standards
characteristics per city and UDFCD criteria
Wrote Drainage and Utility Studies
Sized ponds using FAA method and historic
flood conditions
GRADING/DRAINAGE
Designed outlet control structures with
Maintained historic drainage patterns & water quality, minor & major storm orifice
established earthwork balance for site controls
Overlot grading of entire site and fine grading Profiled storm lines (Pipeworks), minimized
of individual lots pipe sizes using HGL calculations
Analyzed existing storm sewer in 72nd Ave. Analyzed pipe cost alternatives (HDPE vs.
and established flood/inlet surcharge PVC) and inlet cost alternatives (Type R vs.
conditions (StormCAD) Type 13)
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

5. UTILITIES
Created multi-phase water model (WaterCAD)
with multiple demand scenarios and fire flow
conditions (IFC)
Calculated peak sanitary sewer demands &
designed/sized internal sewer system
Designed 900’ length storm outfall to Big Dry
Creek including Sheridan roadway crossing,
offsite easements & outfall design
Coordinated grease traps, roof drain outfalls,
water meter locations and other plumbing items
with building architects/plumbing engineers
ROADWAY DESIGN
Designed layout of Sheridan widening and
new access improvement from 72nd Avenue
to 75th Avenue
Met State Highway Access Code, AASHTO &
traffic study criteria for acceleration/
deceleration lanes, turn lane stacking/tapers,
redirects and median widths/configurations
Created CDOT plans including horiztonal
control, pavement milling and patchback
limits, cross sections, final striping and
signage (MUTCD)
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

6. CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
Reviewed product submittal data sheets
Responded to all contractor requests for
information (RFIs) in timely manner
Coordinated temporary parking and lane
configurations for internal cell tower obstruction
prior to relocation
Met specific criteria of Advance Auto Parts,
including design and coordination of service yard
Received survey shots of overlot pond grading and
analyzed for accuracy
Coordinated screen wall heights and base grades
with adjacent residential property Owner
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

7. LINCOLN STATION T.O.D.
DUTIES
Lead Project Engineer/Designer for dense mixed-used
commercial/multi-family residential development
SITE DESIGN & LAYOUT
Engineered site plan with internal roadways featuring
pedestrian friendly pathways combined with diagonal
street and parallel parking
Provided layouts and fine grading for accesses off
Park Meadows Drive
Designed emergency access vehicle turning
movements per South Metro Fire requirements
(AutoTurn) including hammerhead design
UTILITY STUDY
Designed dock/service yard access movements for
individual buildings with vehicles up to WB-50 Analyzed water system internal to site
(WaterCAD)
DRAINAGE/WATER QUALITY Model included proposed and future
buildout of entire Heritage Hills property
Designed Underground Detention Vault
(50 acres)
Met Douglas County, UDFCD & Cherry Creek Basin
Building fire flows per expected building
Authority water quality requirements with Sand
types and IFC code
Filter Basin and Porous Landscape Basins
Provided up to eight (8) alternatives of
Layout of site storm sewer with multiple drop
building fire conditions and fire hydrant
manholes and deep mains
coverages, including valve closures per
Pipeworks profiles and HGL calculations Douglas County criteria
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

8. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Coordinated improvements along property lines with
new RTD parking structure and light rail
Created Denver Water Plans and assisted in
easement documentation
Created Southgate Sewer Construction Plans
Created civil site and grading sheets for SIP,
including itemized cost estimate (SIPIA)
Approval of Park Meadows Drive improvements
through City of Lone Tree and Douglas county
UTILITY STUDY (cont.)
Analyzed proposed and future loads on 1-mile
stretch of sewer main in Park Meadows Drive
down to the interceptor
Created demand and pipe capacity spreadsheets
for sewer runs for various phases
Identified undersized mains, and provided pipe
upsizing alternatives to Owner
Revised study quickly and easily per Owner’s
requests upon changes to potential future users
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

9. EAGLE’S NEST VILLAGE CENTER
Lead Project Engineer/Designer for new 20-acre
commercial center located in eastern Aurora
Engineered site with multiple lots (7), parking
fields, internal drives & utilities in a phased
manner per client’s needs
Developed overall planning documents, overall
construction documents and individual lot
planning & construction documents
Accommodated specific requests of developer &
landscape architect during site design including
pedestrian friendly intersection design,
meandering sidewalks & intricate plaza layout
Produced overlot grading plans and earthwork
cut/fill maps per geotechnical recommendations Developed drainage basins, calculated pipe
Created overall site’s erosion control plans, sizes/HGLs with NEO UD Sewer & wrote
with BMPs internal to site and along perimeter overall Drainage Report and Drainage
roads Conformance Letters for outparcels
Wrote Erosion & Sediment Control Reports for Created Aurora Parkway improvements with
overall site and individual lots new accesses, flowline, centerline & PCR
Calculated utility demands for full site buildout, profiles, cross sections, striping, signage &
wrote overall Utilty Study per City criteria and median improvements up to Smoky Hill Road
Utility Conformance Letters for outparcels intersection
Coordinated utility, traffic & drainage
easements with project’s surveyor
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

10. CLEARED SITE AT EAGLE’S NEST VILLAGE CENTER SPRING 2007
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

11. FINAL CONCEPTUAL SITE (CENTER OPENED SUMMER 2008)
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

12. WALGREENS AT SMOKY HILL
Lead Project Engineer/Designer for new store at Eagle’s
Nest Village Center
Worked directly with Walgreens’ development manager
to meet specific criteria for new store development
Incorporated Walgreens’ details for curb & gutter,
accessible parking layout & crosswalks
Created ADA grading plan featuring proposed spot
elevations along ADA routes at 10-15’ maximum
intervals - could quickly manage plan by snapping points
to proposed surface and recreating Point Tables with
Northings/Eastings/Elevations
Direct point of contact with Contractor during
construction
Answered all questions in timely and efficient
manner
Led detailed construction coordination of proposed
utility revisions to existing stub-outs connections
Responsible for communication of revisions with the
City, revising Construction Document mylars and
coordinating new sheets with the contractor and
subconsultants
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

13. WALGREENS/VECTRA BANK AT
BROADWAY & BELLEVIEW
Lead Project Engineer/Designer for the
redevelopment of a 15-acre site with proposed
demolition of four (4) existing buildings and
development of new bank and new Walgreens
Responsible for all site layout, grading, utilities,
drainage & team coordination
Worked closely with Walgreens’ development
manager for non-traditional specific needs,
including special layout requirements, accessible
parking, pathways, ramps other WG specific
details
Met strict Walgreens grading criteria
requirements
Graded site for proper drainage and earthwork BELLEVIEW PLANS
balance
Performed historic drainage analysis on site Created initial CDOT plans for Belleview (SH XX)
access, new turn lanes & road widening
Performed proposed drainage analysis with all
hydrologic and hydraulic supporting calculations Defined extents of removals, new asphalt and
patchbacks to existing
Designed underground ground detention system
using 60” HDPE buried pipes and pump system Engineered cross sections, redirects, tapers,
signage & striping per Colorado State Highway
Transformed proposed parking median into
Access Code, site traffic study & CDOT standard
Porous Landscape Detention Basin for above
ground water quality
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

14. WALNUT CREEK
Lead project engineer in development of junior
anchors & outparcels for new commercial center at
US-36 & Church Ranch Blvd in the City of
Westminster
Created Planning Documents (ODP) & Construction
Documents for City of Westminster
Worked with developer’s tenants to determine
individual lot’s parking requirements and schedule/
location of shared parking spaces
Designed lot layouts, limits of new pavement &
patchbacks, fine grading, steps & ramps around
buildings
Coordinated utility connections, grease traps, sewer
main re-routing, new water taps, meter sizings/
locations, new storm sewer layout & connections to
existing system
Analyzed drainage report for conformance with
cross basin transfer of stormwater - revised/reran
HGL calculations from approved report
Wrote Utility and Drainage Conformance Letters
with supporting calculations
Designed individual building docks with concrete
retaining walls & adequate truck turning
movements per AutoTurn templates
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

15. COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE
Lead project engineer in development of small
shops & outparcels for commercial center located
at 120th & Federal in the City of Westminster
Created planning documents (ODP) & construction
documents for bank tenant
Created planning documents & construction
documents for two-story fitness center
Designed emergency egress ramps - switchbacks,
handrails & landings per ADA requirements
Created internal roadway plans & with centerline
profiles, vertical curves, PCR & curb cut designs
Designed tiered modular block retaining walls
Detailed fine grading for steps in front of small
shop buildings
Profiled water mains, sanitary and storm sewer
lines
Wrote Utility and Drainage Conformance Letters
& provided supporting documentation for City
approval
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

16. DENVER ZOO ENTRY COMPLEX, LION &
PREDATOR RIDGE EXHIBITS
DUTIES
Lead Design/Project Engineer for the Zoo’s Phase 1
development (Entry Complex) & Master Plan
LION & PREDATOR RIDGE EXHIBITS
Lead designer/engineer responsible for creation and
approval of construction documents, including grading,
erosion control, storm and sewer profiles
Created plans for Denver Water Department and easement
exhibits and legal descriptions
Design of reuse water loop with booster pump station and
variable frequency design pump system
Designed moat detention system with perforated pipe sand
filter base for water quality treatment
Design of stormwater lift station with duel pumps, float
elevations, alarms, etc.
Responsible for all drainage calculations and written report
in conformance with City of Denver and UDFCD standards
Reviewed all product data submittals including water, sewer
& storm products
Responsible for all RFI’s and general contractor questions
during construction
Observed construction on bi-weekly basis including grading,
pipe installations abd pavement installation
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

17. MASTER PLANNING
Created multi-phase water, sewer & storm layouts
with written summaries in Master Plan report
format
Developed time based water usage schedule
including large tank fills, daily exhibit clean ups &
irrigation
Assembled average day, peak day & peak hour
water demands for input into WaterCAD model for
existing, proposed and full buildout conditions
Modeled building fire demand scenarios based upon
construction types
Developed plan to remove Zoo from master water
meters and implement individual building meters
Worked with Zoo in determination of recycled
water users, future potential usage, and new
system layout
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

18. DENVER SEMINARY
Lead design engineer; three (3) campus building,
four (4) multi-family units, parking, internal
roadways, irrigation pond & detention pond
Engineered RI/RO access and accel/decel lanes off
Santa Fe (SH 85) per CDOT standards
Provided balanced earthwork calculations and fine
grading around structures, in parking lots & along
sidewalk/plaza areas
Frequent field visits for perimeter drain,
pavement installation and other utility
observations throughout construction
STORM DESIGN & PLATTE OUTFALL
Designed drainage pond containing trickle channels,
water quality controls, maintenance access & minor/
major storm release(s) into Platte River
Provided storm outfall design into Platte River with
supporting headwall, wingwall & rip rap sizing &
calculations
Created easement documents with closures for
offsite storm sewer
Designed stand alone irrigation pond based upon
strict demand criteria and head based controls
Wrote drainage and utility reports for campus
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

19. PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Lead design engineer for new hospital in the City of
Brighton - Main Hospital Building, Central Utility Plant
(CUP), helipad, internal drives/sidewalks & parking
Created construction documents - overlot grading,
earthwork, site layout, erosion control, water, storm &
sanitary profiles & details
Provided horizontal control to construction surveyor
for buildings and outlying site
Coordinated with architects on main entrance/dropoff
area featuring median curb to flush curb transitions
Developed building foundation drain & canopy
drain designs for groundwater control - required
reading & understanding of architectural,
structural & plumbing plans
Fine grading in parking lots and along sidewalks
that met ADA criteria
Wrote drainage & utility reports including
supporting calculations per City criteria
Engineered loading dock entrance, ran AutoTurn
for vehicle clearances & designed 20’+ concrete
retaining walls where required
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER

20. DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE &
SCIENCE PARKING STRUCTURE
Lead design engineer for new tri-level underground
parking structure, existing parking lot removal &
greenspace improvements
Designed re-routing of utilities around structure
including storm lines in close proximity (<3’) to
foundations and pillars
Collaborated with contractor and arborist during sewer
installation near historic evergreens - established pipe
jacking limits for portions of installation to protect trees
Observed sewer construction, including 20’+ deep sewer
installation with night shut off and reconnection
Designed water quality porous landscape basins (total of
3) for new pavement where direct conveyance to pond
was not feasible
Created multi-stage detention/water quality pond with
forebay, trickle channels, outfall structure & emergency
overflow channel
Wrote drainage and utility studies with supporting
calculations
Worked with Fire Dept & Denver Water for proper
hydrant placements, building coverages & emergency
vehicle access routes
APPLICATIONS BREAKDOWN
GRADING/DRAINAGE SEWER/WATER ROADWAY DESIGN MISC/OTHER