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Kent Nelson
TVWD Chief Executive Officer Recruitment
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• Served as project manager and design lead responsible for final design of a new
chemical system, two new 7.5-MGD pretreatment and solids removal systems, new
plant potable and service water system, all sitework including all paving, grading and
site drainage for a project intended to increase capacity at the John Jones Water
Treatment Plant, in Tracy, CA, from 15-MGD to 30-MGD. Overall project cost was
estimated at $30M.
• Served as design lead responsible for preliminary design of the entire waste stream
treatment process for the 12-MGD Jameson Canyon Water Treatment Plant in Napa,
CA. Overall project cost was estimated at $10M.
• Served as resident engineer for the construction of a $40M upgrade project to the
Penetentia Water Treatment Plant for the Santa Clara Valley Water District in San
Jose, CA. This project included the addition of an intermediate ozone process and
expanding the existing chemical facilities.
Project Manager, Stanley Consultants
June 1996 to September 2000
Chicago, IL
• Served as project manager and design engineer responsible for final design of a new
storm sewer system in the City of Elmhurst, IL. Project provided the infrastructure to
drain a localized depression and alleviate flooding during large storm events and
coordination with FEMA for issuance of a Letter of Map Revision to remove 39 of 43
homes out of a regulated floodplain. Overall project cost estimated at $1M.
• Served as hydraulic engineering lead for preliminary and final design of multiple
roadway projects for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and the Illinois Department
of Transportation. Projects consisted of hydrologic modelling and design of adequate
storm sewer systems.
Apprentice Operator, University of Iowa Water Treatment Plant
November 1994 to June 1996
Iowa City, IA
• Served as an apprentice operator at the University’s 3-MGD conventional lime-
softening water treatment facility.
• Conducted various water quality laboratory testing and adjustment of plant operation
and chemical feed rates based on lab test results to maintain high quality finished
potable water.
• Performed light maintenance, as needed, on a variety of water treatment process
equipment.