ADVANCE ENGINEERING, PC

Qualifications

Steve Wonacott is the founder and president of the firm, and a professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience in engineering, design, and construction.  He is licensed in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Since 1994, Steve has been in responsible charge of more than 75 engineering projects in Idaho and Wyoming.  He is experienced in power, civil, and environmental engineering.  For the past 20 years, he has specialized in water and wastewater engineering, with an emphasis on small public water systems.

His experience is in both public projects and private development.  He understands government and community concerns, and brings strong project management skills to your project, with careful attention to budget and schedule.

He has a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Washington, and is a member of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation.

Experience

2000 - Present
Advance Engineering, P.C.
Jackson, WY

President/Senior Consultant - Founder and President of consulting civil and environmental engineering firm specializing in drinking water supply, water quality, and wastewater treatment.  Civil engineering services also include project planning and agency approvals, site development, earthwork and storm drainage, roadways and parking, and retaining walls.  Directs all aspects of firm business and consulting operations, providing professional engineering services to public and private clients in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming.

1994 - 2000
Jorgensen Engineering & Land Surveying
Jackson, WY

Vice President/Project Manager - Directed business development efforts and project quality control in all aspects of water and wastewater consulting practice.  Projects included water master plans and wastewater facility plans; design of public water systems, septic systems, collection and distribution systems, pumping stations, pipelines, and wastewater treatment facilities; and permitting and funding assistance.  Supervised project teams in the preparation of studies, detailed designs, construction plans and specifications, cost estimates, and construction observation.

1987 - 1994
Brown and Caldwell Consultants
Seattle, WA

Project Manager/Project Engineer - Specialized in wastewater engineering including design of collection systems, pumping stations, pipelines, and treatment plants.  Participated in business development efforts and client presentations.  Prepared studies, facility plans, preliminary and detailed designs, cost estimates, and construction contract documents.  Experience with I/I studies, CSO control, odor and corrosion control, and sewer rehabilitation.

1983 - 1986
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Full-time study for engineering degree.

1974 - 1983
Kaiser Engineers, Bechtel Power, and J.A. Jones Construction
Richland, WA and Phoenix, AZ

Construction Engineer and Piping Designer - Nuclear power plant piping design, drafting, field engineering, and construction.  Supervised up to 20 designers and six field engineers.

Computer Skills

Water distribution system modeling - WaterCAD Certified A+ Modeler.
Design and drafting using AutoCAD 2005.
Windows XP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).