Ray Arnold, P.E.

8171 NE Husky Lane

Kingston, WA 98346
Home (360) 297-4412
Cell (360) 620-2460
E-Mail ra55d07c@westpost.net

EXPERIENCE
January 2007 -November 2007
Regional Transportation Manager- Krazan and Associates
As the Regional Transportation Manager for Krazan and Associates. I was responsi
ble for developing and implementing our transportation support group for design
build and municipal support to WSDOT, ODOT and ITD projects. We developed a prog
ram that mirrors WSDOT's materials tester verification process and follows their
test procedures.
August 1983- December 2006 Washington State Department of Transportation
Project Engineer Port Orchard- Washington State Department of Transportation
As the Project Engineer in a field office, I was responsible for organizing, dir
ecting, and coordinating the activities of 20 to 30 people involved in both cons
truction administration and project design. Projects under my control range in
value from $75 thousand to $25 million. They range in scope from emergency repai
r contracts, to major new construction. I was responsible for ensuring that the
projects are designed, and constructed, in compliance with departmental and prof
essional standards, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. I rep
resented WSDOT as the principal contact on all matters pertaining to my assigned
contracts. These contacts include, but are not limited to, contactors, legislat
ors, and other elected officials, the general public, other departments within W
SDOT, other state agencies, local agencies, and consulting firms.
The administration of these contracts involves the interpretation and enforcemen
t of contract plans and specifications, regulatory codes, and standards. It also
includes providing information to different customers, project documentation, m
onitoring contractor progress and making payments to the contractor for work per
formed. In the performance of my duties as Project Engineer, I was required to
work with many diverse groups, such as contractors, local agencies, community gr
oups, regulatory agencies and others. In this position I had the opportunity to
work with many diverse groups with differing goals and objectives and arrive at
mutually agreeable solutions that meet everyone's needs.
I was also responsible for developing and implementing workforce plans based on
the number, size, and complexity of the projects assigned to my office. This all
owed me to create a highly diverse staff that produces quality work.
May 2004- December 2005
Hood Canal Bridge Site Manager- Washington State Department of Transportation
As the site manager I was responsible for the day-to-day supervision and inspect
ion of activities at the canal site and contractor relations. As the PE in charg
e on site we completed the East and West bridge approach span rolls and complete
d the widening of the west half of the bridge. I also was responsible for the co
ntract to replace all the East half anchor cables, one was an emergency project
and the other 17 under contract.
October 2001 - May 2004
Engineering Manager-Washington State Department of Transportation
As the Engineering Manager, I was a member of the senior management team in the
NW region, supervising 3 Project Engineering offices, 2 of these were involved w
ith construction and 1 with design.
I was responsible for ensuring that the projects are designed, and constructed,
in compliance with departmental and professional standards, and comply with loca
l, state, and federal regulations. Contacts include, but are not limited to, co
ntractors, legislators, and other elected officials, the general public, other d
epartments within WSDOT, other state agencies, local agencies, and consulting fi
rms.
The administration of these contracts involves the interpretation and enforcemen
t of contract plans and specifications, regulatory codes, and standards. It also
includes providing information to different customers, project documentation, m
onitoring contractor progress and making payments to the contractor for work per
formed. In the performance of my duties as Engineering Manager, I am required t
o work with many diverse groups, such as contractors, local agencies, community
groups, regulatory agencies and others. In this position I had the opportunity t
o work with many diverse groups with differing goals and objectives and arrive a
t mutually agreeable solutions that meet everyone's needs.I was also responsible
for developing and implementing workforce plans based on the number, size, and
complexity of the projects assigned to my office. This allowed me to create a hi
ghly diverse staff that produces quality work.

1993- October 2001

Project Engineer-Washington State Department of Transportation
As the Project Engineer in a field office, I was responsible for organizing, dir
ecting, and coordinating the activities of 20 to 40 people involved in both cons
truction administration and project design. Projects under my control range in
value from $75 thousand to $32 million. They range in scope from emergency repai
r contracts, Interstate HOV projects and major bridge rehabilitation projects.
This position allowed me the opportunity to participate in several regional and
statewide process improvement groups and committees. Two of these teams have won
statewide recognition for their work. One of the projects administered by this
office has won a National Award for Engineering Excellence. Under my leadership
this project office successfully completed emergency repairs to SR 520, restorin
g traffic in only 11days after it was damaged by marine traffic.
1990-1993
Assistant Project Engineer- Washington State Department of Transportation
As the Assistant Project Engineer in a design office I was involved with the dai
ly operation of the office, this included supervising two of the four design tea
ms, handling all the personnel paperwork and interviews, and negotiating and adm
inistering consultant agreements, providing guidance on in house design projects
. Major consultant agreements included the design and PS&E for a $100 million HO
V widening on SR5.
I also was the acting Project Engineer for 6 months.
1983-1990
Transportation Engineer 3/2/1WSDOT
As the chief inspector in a construction office I was responsible for supervisin
g multiple construction contracts, serving as a technical expert, and establishi
ng inspection procedures. I also supervised the office survey crew, establishing
priorities for multiple survey requests and reviewing the crew's work for accur
acy.
As a transportation engineer 2, I was responsible for inspection activities and
documentation for ACP overlay projects and building remodels.
As a temporary office engineer, I was responsible for all office engineer activi
ties, including change orders, correspondence, estimate preparation, payment, an
d maintaining contract records.I worked as both a designer and project inspector
. Due to my ability to work independently I was assigned the very remote project
s assigned to the project office.
As an engineer 1, I worked in both design and construction. When I transferred t
o this region in 1984 I had the opportunity to develop the geometric design for
the Renton S Curves on SR 405.
1978-1983
Materials Engineering Technician USDA Forest Service
I worked in the area materials laboratory performing materials testing and field
investigations for forest roads, as a GS-2 to GS 5.
Education
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering 1982- Saint Martins College, Lacey, WA
Licenses
Washington State Professional Engineer No. 26448
Idaho State Professional Engineer No. 12587