Russell Bagwell
Charleston
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with a proven track record at Santee Cooper, excelling in project management and resource allocation. Expertise in AutoCAD and surveying techniques, driving successful project outcomes. Recognized for optimizing workflows and enhancing safety protocols, ensuring compliance and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Engineer
Santee Cooper
Moncks Corner
01.2012 - Current
- Designed and implemented engineering solutions for product development project.
- Supported project management by tracking timelines and resource allocations.
- Senior associate on the Safety of the Santee Cooper Project (P-199), a large FERC-regulated hydroelectric lake system.
- Coordinated permitting processes with federal, state, and local agencies for DOT encroachments, OCRM critical area/wetland permitting, and DES storm water management to facilitate project approvals.
- Performed drone surveying to gather critical bathymetric data, enhancing project planning and execution.
- Experience in civil site work with an emphasis in clearing, grading, and operating earthmoving equipment.
Survey Crew Chief/AutoCAD Draftsman
B.P. Barber Engineering
Charleston
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Optimized workflow for survey projects across private contractors, government municipalities, and South Carolina Ports Authority, enhancing project coordination and delivery timelines.
- Led field operations, managing technical support, budget planning, bidding, and purchasing to ensure project alignment and resource efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols during field operations, ensuring protection of crew members and equipment while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
- Created comprehensive reports documenting all phases of work conducted by field crew.
Survey Crew Chief
Forsberg Engineering
Charleston
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Supervised small crew in executing topographic and boundary surveys for VRS/RTK SC State Plane GPS projects.
- Gained expertise and conducted training sessions on Trimble, Sokkia, and Topcon GPS units to ensure effective project delivery.for improved system localization.
- Applied mapping integrations within modeling processes to optimize heavy equipment grading operations.
- Enhanced inter-agency survey coordination by collaborating with Charleston Air Force Base and other military installations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2001
Skills
- Engineering design
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Solidworks
- ArcGIS Desktop
- Microstation
- Surveying techniques
- Civil site work
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Data analysis
- Production design
- Bid drafting
- SketchUP
- Equipment operation
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications
- Licensed Asbestos Building Inspector in South Carolina (License # BI-01492)
- Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector CEPSCI(License # 15994)
- Certified Nuclear Gauge Operator and RSO for Civil Projects (License # 42206984)
- Certificates in Computer Aided Design, Land Development, Construction Management and Surveying
- Oceanbotics SRV-8 Underwater Drone
- FAA Part 107 UAS certification ongoing
Timeline
Associate Engineer
Santee Cooper
01.2012 - Current
Survey Crew Chief/AutoCAD Draftsman
B.P. Barber Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2012
Survey Crew Chief
Forsberg Engineering
01.2006 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina