As a professional Engineer for over 18 years, Ali has successfully managed the production of a variety of public and private projects in the western U.S.

Ali is committed to continual research and contributions to the LEED program in civil engineering applications. Ali reviews all specifications for environmentally friendly products, and his best management practices incorporate green alternatives. SEG considers natural solutions for erosion and dust control in design applications. Ali’s research includes economically feasible bio-solutions for treating storm water and grey water.  Ali founded SEG based on the principle “LEEDing and Developing Smart Projects.”

As Principal and Project Manager, Ali has successfully managed the production of many hydraulic/hydrology projects, public roadway projects, and land development projects in Arizona for both Maricopa County and State of Arizona Transportation Departments’ on-call engineering contracts.  Ali requires value engineering at the start of all projects to ensure successful realization of budget and timeline goals. He determines, monitors and reviews costs, operational budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements for project teams.

EDUCATION:

• PHD in Sustainability, Transportation Engineering Program – Arizona State University
• Master of Construction Engineering Management – Lawrence Technological University
• Master of Civil Engineering, Water Resources – Lebanese University
• Bachelor of Engineering – Lebanese University

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Arizona #45621
• California #74431
• Colorado #0057672
• Florida #90110
• Nevada #028788
• New Mexico #24006
• Oregon #96521PE
• Texas #125717
• Utah #10496679
• LEED AP

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Civil: CIVIL 3D, INROADS, MICROSTATION V8, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, Land Desk Development 2007, G.I.S. ArcView, AutoTurn,
• Management: Microsoft Project, TIMBERLINE, PRIMAVERA, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Structural: ROBOT (Millennium 16.1, CBS), ARCH, CONCAD, WIN BEAM, STAAD, G.I.S

AFFILIATIONS:

• Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40, 2017 Honoree
• City of Scottsdale Planning Commission, Board Member
• City of Scottsdale Development Review Board, Former Board Member
• Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals, Former President
• National Association of Environmental Professionals, Member

With over 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, Steve personally ensures that Quality Assurance protocols are maintained on all SEG projects.  In his five years with SEG, Steve has worked on public, residential, industrial, automotive, and power generation projects.  During the document checking process, Steve performs Value Engineering reviews to ensure the most economical construction methods and materials are specified.  To maintain the highest quality and efficiency of design, Steve reviews all construction documents, specifications, reports, and correspondence prior to submittal to clients and reviewing agencies.

Steve’s personal philosophy and commitment to the highest quality standards has defined his role at SEG as a leader in acquiring, mentoring, and retaining talented staff to meet client needs and SEG goals.  He works in a committee environment with SEG staff to develop corporate standards and protocols throughout the project process.  Steve’s accessibility builds excellent client relationships through the design and construction processes.  He works closely with clients in project planning, permitting, budgeting, and scheduling.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Construction Engineering Technology
• AS, Drafting Technology – Northern Montana College

Jason is a Senior Project Manager specializing in civil engineering and public works projects. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona, Texas, Florida and Montana, as well as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). His 20-year career has been focused on public works engineering in Arizona completing and managing multiple transportation design projects for public agencies in Arizona. Jason’s current role involves multiple tasks and responsibilities which include project management, business development, marketing, and financial reviews. He works in technical lead capacity completing design development and review, quality control, report writing, cost estimating, specification writing, plan sheet development and review, client management and public involvement efforts. Through recent experience working on both Design/Bid/Build projects and CMAR projects, he is focused on preconstruction services for projects including implementing innovative technologies and lean project management processes to bridge the gap between the design and construction activities to increase the efficiency and quality of project delivery. Jason works seamlessly with the entire Team maintaining clear communication coordination on successful project development and delivery to the Client.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors of Engineering, University Of Arizona

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION:

• Arizona #41968
• Florida #67638
• Texas #100782
• Montana #71695

Doug is a registered civil engineer bringing 25 years of municipal and 14 years of private sector experience to SEG.  His strengths include oversight of development processes from conceptual planning to construction, open communication, and alternative design considerations.

As a civil engineer with the City of Scottsdale’s Capital Project Management group, he implemented a construction document review process providing quality assurance and compliance with the applicable design codes and obtained considerable experience with the design and construction of streets, trailheads, parks, libraries, fire stations, reservoirs, reclamation plants, pump stations, water transmission lines, lift stations, wastewater trunk lines, storm drains, culverts and bridges.  Doug is proficient at coordinating plans sets across the civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, irrigation, and dry utility disciplines.

As a principal engineer in the City’s Water Resources Department, he proactively assisted and directed developers, property owners, and engineers on the requirements and potential solutions to keep projects moving forward.  He likes open communication and freely utilized resources in the City’s planning, financial services, legal, transportation, storm water, fire, plan review, water wastewater operations, water conservation, and field inspection services divisions.

Doug’s project experience in Colorado and Arizona includes master planned communities, resorts, residential properties, commercial centers, state land planning, roadways, military bases, and industrial sites.  Doug is proficient at developing agreements and preparing easements, plats, and specifications and reviewing construction product data, schedules, and geotechnical reports.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science, Architecture – University of Michigan Ann Arbor

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION:

• Arizona #27823

Scott has twenty years experience in commercial and multi-family site development.  Scott has over five years of team management, client and consultant coordination, and full project management from entitlements through construction, assisting clients through the pre-application process, use permits, design review process, construction drawing process and addressing submittal reviews and requests for information through the construction administration phase.  Scott also has experience coordinating with various municipal agencies as well as the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and local irrigation districts.  As a Senior Project Engineer, Scott specializes in the technical components of the project and coordinates client requirements with the design team.  Scott also has over 6 years of environmental engineering in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) with experience with Phase II ESA Fieldwork and Report completion, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan technical oversight, and assisting with site investigations. 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
• Associate Degree, Web/Software Development – Waukesha County Technical College, Wisconsin

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Arizona #61773

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Civil: CIVIL 3D, StormCAD, Hydraflow, PondPack, WinSLAMM, AutoTurn 

AFFILIATIONS:

• National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [NCEES]

Eric joins SEG with over 20 years’ experience in land development. Eric has successfully provided the oversight and management skills necessary to effectively complete short-term and long-term multi-phased projects, achieve business growth and revenue objectives, and enhance positive municipal and community relationships.

Eric is especially skilled in the coordination of land-planning, entitlement, and community/neighborhood outreach, but with a wide and versatile expertise in all facets of development, including engineering review, estimating, contract negotiation and horizontal and vertical construction-management.

He is self-motivated, and results oriented with strong analytical, organizational, communicative and managerial skills. Readily adaptable to the dynamic working environments and team challenges that real estate development can create.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts – University of Arizona

Bob is a well versed registered architect professional with over 20 years of diversified experience. As Lead Architect at SEG, he has completed numerous retail, restaurant and fuel center site plans and structures.

Prior to starting at SEG, Bob performed all phases of design and construction processes for public and private work in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, California, and Haiti. Bob has extensive architectural project management experience in various construction markets including healthcare, commercial, residential, public municipalities, justice, and higher education.

In 2011, Bob was awarded ENR’s “Best of the Best” project for his Solar Thermal Hot Water Heating System for Maricopa County Facilities Management – Lower Buckeye / 4th A:venue Jails, in Phoenix, AZ.

Outside of his architectural role, Bob is a key contributor to SEG’s branding, marketing, and website design.

EDUCATION:

• Master of Architecture – University of Utah
• Bachelor of Environmental Design – Arizona State University

PROFESIONAL LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Arizona #36984
• Nevada #8609
• New Mexico #003837

Lucien has more than four years experience in trade coordination on national and international projects.  His technical articles on utility management and asset maintenance are published in nationally recognized journals, providing advanced analysis on soil composition and its impact on material.  His recent research includes Alternative Project Delivery Methods and assessment of the legal process, overall cost, and risk.

At SEG, Lucien works as a key part of the Architecture department in Site Planning Investigation as well as Fuel Center Management & Design.

EDUCATION:

• PhD, Construction Management – Arizona State University
• Master of Science, Construction Management – Arizona State University
• Bachelor of Architecture – Lebanese Academy of Arts

Kevin comes to SEG with over 7 years experience as a Associate Planner.  He coordinates directly with Project Managers and Engineering team for successful completion of the entitlement phase.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s, Urban Planning – Arizona State University

Tadamon has previous experience as a Site Engineer in the Construction industry and Civil Designer.  At SEG, he works on a variety of projects in residential, commercial, and mixed use completing preliminary and final engineering documents including grading, drainage, paving, water and sewer lines. Tadamon works as a Team Lead for new staff engineers and participates in the ongoing training and development at SEG.

EDUCATION:

Master’s Degree, Civil Engineering – West Virginia University

Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering – University of Aleppo

Marco comes to SEG with previous experience in drainage and hydrology, plan/profile drawings for pipe and channel design, drainage reports and impact analsys of watersheds.  At SEG, he works on a diverse set of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed use. Marco is skilled with Hy-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, Microstation, Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA-NET, ArcGIS and MATLAB.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – University of Arizona

Benjamin comes to SEG with a diverse background of experience with over 10 years of experience in permaculture design & consultation, site analysis and design, water management systems, earthworks, erosion control and drainage, solar, electric and water system management as well as residential/commercial construction.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering – University of Mississippi

Sarah has a diverse professional background that blends sales, recruiting, marketing, business management, public speaking, and employee training and development. She has over 8 years experience with operations, HR, and office management, collaborating with engineers, manufacturing, and sales teams to meet project deadlines. Sarah oversaw accounts payable, receivables, product service and returns, and client communication.  She is proficient in Microsoft Office, graphic design concepts, CRM software, various accounting software, and social media marketing platforms.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing – Pacific Lutheran University

As a Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Financial Officer, Julie brings financial expertise to SEG.  She has a solid understanding of financial planning and investment concepts.  She has a long history of maintaining company budgets, creating financial reports, and overseeing accounts payables and receivables.  Julie is active in her community and church, as well as providing seminars for youth programs and adult groups on personal finances, budgeting and savings.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s of Finance – Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management

Lauren has a strong culinary background in restaurant management.  She has worked for a diverse set of restaurants, and is a gifted chef and caterer.  Her skills sets outside of the kitchen include strong organization, independent, excellent time management, and the ability to multi-task.  During her time working in a office setting, she gained proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs, scheduling, and office management tasks.  She has furthered her professional skills at SEG gaining knowledge of the administrative components of land development projects.

EDUCATION:

Diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking & Restaurant Management – Arizona Culinary Institute

Associate of Arts – Mesa Community College

Carol comes to SEG with over 3 years of contract, submittal, and permitting management.  She has worked in several different sectors managing scheduling, municipality coordination, project management support, and overall client account management and communication. Carol has over 20 years of experience as a Senior Accounting/Project Coordinator. She is a natural problem solver, highly organized, and a strong asset to SEG.  Carol is proficient with Salesforce and all Microsoft applications.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s in Business Administration & Business Management – Ottawa University

Beth has 12 years of experience in land development permitting and application submittals and in depth knowledge of the County development process and code requirements.  She brings a diverse professional background including project coordination with the State of Hawaii to build affordable housing, all phases of mortgage operations, and administrative business responsibilities.  Beth is the welcoming smile for Clients with her Aloha spirit!

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Arizona State University, Marketing & Advertising
• Urban Land Institute Real Estate Development Certification
• Public Notary, State of Hawaii

ASSOCATIONS:

• Continental Villas Association – Board Member
• Hawaii Yacht Club – Past Board of Governor, Treasurer
• Transpacific Yacht Club – Past Vice Chair Honolulu Committee
• Villages of Kapolei Association – Past Board of Director
• Urban Land Institute – Member
• Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer