 ENGINEERING Project Experience
 Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Shreveport Wetland Mitigation Bank
Bossier Parish, LA
Utilizing resources from all three E Sciences disciplines, we designed and permitted a new wetland mitigation bank to serve future mitigation needs in Northern Louisiana. This challenging project site is not only wholly within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodway, but also immediately adjacent to a large tributary of the Red River. Detailed hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, using the Interconnected Pond Routing Model (ICPR), was used to assure rehydration of the project area while assuring no adverse impacts to adjacent roadways or other properties. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Model HEC-RAS was used to evaluate “No Rise” of the Floodplain and Floodways onsite, including detailed review and approval by Bossier Parrish. E Sciences led construction engineering, management, and oversight during construction of the improvements.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Mazak Limerock Mine Water Use and Environmental Permitting
Sumter County, FL
E Sciences assisted Florida Mining Corporation with preparing and obtaining environmental permits for a 500-acre lime rock mine in Sumter County. This included designing on-site wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation areas and water control structures. Our staff performed water budgets, water quality analysis, floodplain studies, flood frequency analysis, and calibrating and executing hydrologic modeling.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Marydia Area Community Development Block Grant Project
Osceola County, FL
E Sciences' Engineering Manager, Richard Earp, designed significant capital improvements to a regional stormwater outfall serving an economically challenged community within this highly urbanized area. This community project involved redesign and retrofit of several residential streets with eventual discharge to a single 72-inch equivalent outfall culvert to effectively direct floodwater away from the area and to provide meaningful quality of life improvements for the residents. Mr. Earp pursued and obtained grant funding that was managed, collected, and closed-out.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Ham Brown Area Drainage Improvements
Osceola County, FL
E Sciences' Engineering Manager, Richard Earp, assisted with the design of stormwater improvements within an urbanized area including development of an overall watershed model, detailed hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, alternative analysis, construction design, and permitting of a long-term solution for the region. Additionally, Mr. Earp led the cooperative partnerships between Osceola County, FDOT, CSX Railroad, and the USACOE. Impacts to nearby wetlands were avoided and flood protection improvement was maximized.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Stormwater Master Planning - Buena Vista Lakes
Osceola County, FL
E Sciences' Engineering Manager, Richard Earp, led the watershed master planning including development of a large-scale hydraulic/hydrologic model that quantified significant flood control deficiencies within the center of the second largest urban area. Modern stormwater modeling revealed significant opportunities to improve flood control and water quality. Five integrated stormwater improvement projects were permitted together as a Conceptual ERP; then individually designed, permitted, and constructed. The overall project now provides a long-term solution to flooding of surrounding neighborhoods and improved water quality. Funding partnerships with the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Legislature leveraged available resources and expedited construction of all project phases.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
City of Plant City Roadway Improvements
Hillsborough County, FL
E Sciences’ staff engineer Ryan Mitchell provided design engineering and permitting for this roadway improvement. The improvements included roadway milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, streetscaping, lighting, public involvement, traffic control, surveying, and geotechnical work. This project not only improved the stormwater conveyance and treatment, but it also provided significant aesthetic improvement of the neighborhood.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Design Engineering Services, City of Tampa
Hillsborough County, FL
E Sciences’ staff engineer Ryan Mitchell provided design engineering services for a 2.2-acre lake restoration project that addressed erosion and sedimentation issues, as well as a collection system for floatable trash. Roadway, utilities and drainage outfalls were redesigned to improve stormwater management and water quality.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Drainage Improvements/Culvert Replacement
City of Crystal River, Citrus County, FL
E Sciences’ staff engineer Ryan Mitchell provided design engineering services for drainage improvements and culvert replacement. This project upgraded an undersized and deteriorating culvert system that was causing stormwater flooding and roadway failure. Specific tasks provided by staff included drainage and roadway design, permitting services and traffic control plans.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Canoe Creek Road Floodway
St. Cloud, FL
E Sciences, Inc. staff assisted in the design of this major arterial roadway capital improvement for an area historically plagued by routine flooding. This design included hydraulic/hydrologic modeling of the floodplain, careful consideration of potential effects on surrounding properties, and minimization of maintenance costs throughout the facility life cycle. Additional project tasks involved obtaining an Environmental Resource Permitting with the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Broward County Liscense Renewals
E Sciences assists property owners in Broward County obtain renewal of their stormwater management licenses. License renewals require property owners to have a Professional Engineer certify that the on-site surface water management system is functioning as approved and licensed by Broward County. Typically, E Sciences personnel will obtain a copy of the existing license file, review the approved drainage plans, and inspect the site for compliance. If the system is found to be in compliance with the licensed condition, we provide the owner with a signed and sealed certification letter. If a non-compliance issue is identified, such as unapproved modifications or insufficient maintenance practices, we assist the owner in achieving compliance and then provide the required certification letter.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Private Mine Site
E Sciences has provided environmental support for a limestone mining operation in Miami-Dade County, including successfully renewing their Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) and obtaining an Industrial Wastewater Permit (IWW). Like many operations, both public and private in South Florida, new restrictions have been placed on water consumption, requiring permittees to develop alternative methods for meeting any increases in water demand. In addition there are nearby wetlands and sites with contamination that could not be impacted by water consumption used for the mining operations. E Sciences worked closely with mine supervisors to explore existing processes for reducing water consumption, rather than recommend costly retrofits. These included inspecting equipment, reviewing historic records, analyzing the water use “train” and even training. In fact, as a new internal training program was implemented, employees became part of the solution! By working with the employees, we were able to successfully help the mine implement sufficient water conservation methods that allowed for expansion of operations without increasing water use. The expansion also required that the aggregate processing faclity obtain an IWW permit. Because many of the inspections and records reviews required for the CUP were also part of the process for preparing an IWW permit application, E Sciences was able to pass on the cost savings by combining efforts. This is a real benefit in working with a company our size – it allows effective and efficient communication across disciplines and offices.
Stormwater Management Design and Permitting
Islamorada, Village of Islands, Planning and Development Services Department
E Sciences provides engineering consulting services for Islamorada Planning staff. As the design consultant engineer, E Sciences is currently involved with reviewing site plans for stormwater drainage and utilities for new construction projects. Stormwater management plans and calculations are evaluated in accordance with Village ordinances and land development regulations, FDEP regulations, SFWMD regulations, and general engineering practices. If the site plan is found to be insufficient, we provide Islamorada with recommendations for the developer. Projects previously reviewed by E Sciences include the Islander Resort, Green Mini Warehouse, Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park, Ocean Dawn Resort, La Siesta Resort, Watermark Marina, Cheeca Lodge & Spa, and Lorelei Restaurant.
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