BCI Engineers and Scientists

Lakeland, FL – February 15, 2010

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. welcomes Gary E. Warner, RLA, ASLA, AICP, to our Lakeland, Florida office. Mr. Warner is a registered landscape architect and certified planner with more than 18 years of professional experience creating resourceful master plans and design development documents.  Mr. Warner’s extensive knowledge ranges from urban design and streetscape plans to community parks, resource-based natural areas and trails. He is recognized as an expert in inclusive play with an understanding of the benefits of play and challenges for people with disabilities.

As a skilled designer on a wide variety of landscape architecture projects, Mr. Warner brings an understanding of the interaction between man and the environment and is able to develop designs that integrate architecture, engineering, planning and design aesthetics.

As an experienced project manager, having a full understanding of contract issues and man-hour estimates, he has continually demonstrated the ability to lead a successful multidiscipline design team, ensuring completion of projects on schedule and within budget. His focus is always on the implementation of the final design and the necessary construction documents required to ensure a successful project.  He has served as a landscape architect for award-winning projects such as Hollis Garden and Common Ground Park in Lakeland Florida; along with Sumica Natural Lands in Polk County, Florida; and Belmont Heights in Tampa, Florida.

During Mr. Warner’s career, he has been the author of numerous publications and presentations on a variety of design and planning issues. His dynamic presentation and public speaking skills are valuable assets during public meetings and workshops with the general public or agency officials.  Mr. Warner holds a Master of Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in horticulture, both from Virginia Tech. He is a Registered Landscape Architect in both Florida and Texas and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards.

Lakeland, FL  –  February 12, 2010

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. extends its congratulations to Timothy Howard for five years service to the firm.  Mr. Howard joined the Lakeland-based firm on December 20, 2004 as construction inspector; he currently provides construction and administration oversight for BCI’s Civil and Water Resources departments.  He has a variety of construction administration project experience and specializes in site development, specifically drainage and stormwater projects.

Mr. Howard has served as construction inspector on projects for the Florida Department of Transportation District 7, Lake County Water Authority, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. In addition, he has served as project manager for a neighborhood revitalization project in St. Cloud, Florida.  Mr. Howard has eight years with the U.S. Navy Seabees providing drafting and surveying services. He has also managed commercial and retail construction projects where his responsibilities included estimation, bidding, and project management.  Mr. Howard holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering (construction) and a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology management (building construction management), both from the University of Wisconsin. He is certified by the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

Lakeland, FL – January 21, 2010

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. announces that James Moore has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn his Engineering Intern license. Mr. Moore is currently completing his last semester at the University of South Florida and is scheduled to graduate in May 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering. He currently holds an Associate of Arts degree from Hillsborough Community College.

Mr. Moore joined the Lakeland, Florida-based consulting firm in April 2009 as a technical assistant to its Civil Engineering group. In his current capacity, he assists the engineering and CAD staff with project work ranging from construction drawings to work associated with stormwater design.

Mr. Moore has seven years experience as a senior technician with various companies, including Ricoh Business Systems and Southeast Office Equipment, where he was responsible for servicing and maintaining office products. Additionally, he has worked as a computer programmer at Fort Huachuca in Arizona for the United States Army. He has experience in computer programming with COBOL and C++ and is NET+ Certified.

Lakeland, FL – January 14, 2010

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. is pleased to announce the employment of E. Thomas Cavanaugh, PG, CPG, as the Rocky Mountain Regional Manager for the company’s new office in Denver, Colorado.  Mr. Cavanaugh joined BCI in November 2009 to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s new Energy & Natural Resources division.

Mr. Cavanaugh has more than 35 years experience as a geologist. His expertise spans the realm of natural resources including hydrogeological evaluation, design, drilling and construction of municipal water supply wells and investigative drilling programs; geomorphology, environmental investigations, stratigraphy, subsurface investigation, mapping research, and natural resource exploration and exploitation.  Mr. Cavanaugh contributes extensive experience in geological project initiation and management, including contract negotiations, technical evaluation, compliance, environmental site assessments, construction dewatering, pipeline and construction inspection, resource evaluations, and technical marketing. Mr. Cavanaugh’s broad background allows him to help clients effectively and efficiently plan and operate projects on time and within budget. He has guided natural resource companies through the permitting and compliance processes on a federal, state, and local level, including NEPA and reclamation requirements in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

He has worked on municipal water projects for the town of Aspen, Mount Werner Water District, and Jefferson County, Colorado; regional groundwater studies for the Southern High Plains and Upper Big Sandy groundwater management districts, Colorado; and many smaller studies for towns, subdivisions, and landfills in Colorado and Wyoming.  Mr. Cavanaugh is a Certified Professional Geologist, a Registered Professional Geologist in Wyoming, and has OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and MSHA training. He has a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering and a master’s degree in geology, both from the Colorado School of Mines. Mr. Cavanaugh is a member of the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, the American Institute of Professional Geologists, Wyoming Geological Society, the Colorado Mining Association, the Denver Region Exploration Geologists Society, Grand Junction Geological Society, and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration.

Lakeland, FL – January 4, 2010

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. announces the grand opening of its Denver, Colorado office. The location also marks the debut of the firm’s new Energy & Natural Resources division, making it the sixth service area for BCI.  Situated in Arvada, Colorado, the office location will serve Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and surrounding areas in the fields of Environmental Impact Assessment, Geology & Soil Resources, Site Assessments, Mining Exploration & Development Services, Water Quality & Hydrology, and Water Treatment & Management.  The Energy & Natural Resource team will focus on permitting and compliance for the natural resources, energy, and oil and gas industries.

“Expansion of BCI into the Rocky Mountain Region will provide us with greater flexibility to serve the increasing service demands of our national and mining clients. Our Denver office will also provide us with a strategic opportunity to expand our services within the oil and gas industry,” said Richard Powers, PG, CPG, President and CEO of BCI.

The Lakeland-based company hired E. Thomas Cavanaugh, PG, CPG, in November 2009 as the Rocky Mountain Regional Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the division.  Tom is a Certified Professional Geologist and has a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering and a master’s degree in geology, both from the Colorado School of Mines.  With more than 30 years of project management, geological, and field experience, Tom has a strong working knowledge of oil and gas and water resources industry practices. This broad background allows him to help clients effectively and efficiently plan and operate projects, on schedule and within budget.

Lakeland, FL – December 9, 2009
BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. welcomes Brian McKay as a GIS Analyst III to their Palatka, Florida location, which serves the St. Johns River Water Management District.  Mr. McKay has 10 years experience implementing and supporting complex, multi-phase, multi-year GIS projects and initiatives. He possesses a diversified technical background with GIS desktop and enterprise applications.  Mr. McKay is most resourceful with his ability to implement and utilize proven technologies that decrease costs, increase performance, and positively affect the bottom line.

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc., a Lakeland-based engineering firm, announces the award of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Assessment Program by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council to the Cardno TBE/BCI team to redevelop mine-scarred land in Polk County, Florida. Cardno TBE is an environmental engineering firm headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, which specializes in turnkey Brownfield redevelopment services including program planning, funding, and design. Cardno TBE invited BCI to join the team to provide specific and unique expertise relating to the characterization, reclamation, and stabilization of phosphate mined and disturbed land.

Cardno TBE and BCI will be completing an inventory of several parcels of land throughout Polk County in order to identify which properties can be redeveloped for future use under the “Brownfield” designation.  “Brownfield,” a term coined by the Environmental Protection Agency, refers to abandoned or underutilized industrial and commercial facilities or property available for reuse or redevelopment which may be complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination.  The target area for potential redevelopment will cover most of Polk County; however, the main focus will be the cities of Fort Meade, Mulberry, and an area of reclaimed land south of Bartow.

Lakeland, FL – December 9, 2009
BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. celebrates the win of a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide district-wide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) services for a period of up to five years.  NDPES permits authorize municipalities and entities such as FDOT to discharge stormwater into receiving waters.

BCI’s role in the project will be to serve as an extension of the FDOT’s District 7 maintenance staff to ensure stormwater environmental compliance is achieved. BCI will inspect stormwater management facilities for proper operation and compliance; and assist in and report on the accomplishments, projects, and activities the FDOT has implemented in its stormwater compliance efforts.

Lakeland, FL - December 8, 2009
BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. is pleased to welcome Jason Armstrong as a field technician/geologist to their GeoEnvironmental staff in Howell, Michigan.  Mr. Armstrong brings a total of nine years work experience to his position. In this capacity, he will assist with project coordination and coordination of field activities. General projects will include remedial investigations, site assessments for LUST sites, landfill sites, water supply, wastewater discharge sites and due diligence projects.

He will be responsible for providing general project support, including report writing, preparation of project diagrams, reduction and evaluation of analytical and hydrogeological data; and completing field activities related to environmental sampling in support of compliance, site investigation and closure activities, and the collection of aquifer test data for hydrogeological evaluations.

Lakeland, FL
December 4, 2009

BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. is pleased to welcome Deborah Florence as a senior environmental technician to their office in Palatka, Florida.  In her current capacity, Deborah will be responsible for maintaining the firm’s scientific literature library through the EndNote master database, assisting the staff with obtaining articles from the database to create bibliographies and templates for manuscripts, assisting with reviewing and submitting manuscripts, and other general administrative duties.

Before joining BCI, Deborah worked for 10 years as a personal financial representative for the First Coast Community Credit Union in Palatka.  She also works as a substitute teacher in the Putnam County School District. She has also served as a data processing operator for Putnam Community Hospital and as an admissions counselor for St. Johns River Community College in Palatka. In addition, Deborah has 14 years experience with Friedman’s Jewelers as an assistant manager.  Deborah completed her education with St. Augustine Technical Center in Palatka in 1992. She is a graduate of Palatka Central High School.