Nicholas McDowell

Background

About Nicholas McDowell

A Sr. Bridge Engineer with 17 years of experience analyzing, designing, and load rating highway and railroad bridges. Project experience includes seismic analysis, design, retrofit and rehabilitation; nonlinear nite element modeling of complex bridges; and analysis and load rating of suspension bridges, truss bridges and viaduct structures. Additional experience includes design of deep foundations; pre-cast concrete columns and substructure components; post-tensioned concrete pier caps; prestressed girder and steel I-girder bridges; and post construction assessments. I have also authored technical papers and presented at the International Bridge Conference and Western Bridge Engineers’ Seminars.Previously served as Bridges & Structures Technology & Software Chairman at HDR Engineering. Duties included managing the evaluation of new technology and network software used by the Bridges & Structures Group; working with IT/ vendors to purchase network licenses used by 900 bridge engineers; and working with sr. management to provide recommendations on software usage. Experience in the preparation of preliminary plans, final design plans, and PS & E packages meeting agency standards including the Idaho Transportation Department, Oregon Department of Transportation, CALTRANS, Utah Department of Transportation, and various project specific standards. Proficient in seismic analysis and retrofit ranging from nonlinear time history analysis of the Golden Gate Bridge to nonlinear seismic isolation analysis and design of the New NY Bridge (Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing). Design-build experience includes the New NY Bridge (Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing) in New York ($3.1 Billion); RTD Eagle P3 in Colorado ($2.2 Billion); and the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion (I-15 CORE) in Utah ($1.7 Billion). Responsibilities included coordination with numerous design teams located across the United States to ensure cohesive deliverables were provided on schedule and budget.