BACKGROUND / RESPONSIBILITIES
MICHAEL E. TRUDNAK, P.E. SENIOR ENGINEER
EDUCATION University of Florida, M.S., 1997, Coastal Engineering Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1995, Geosciences
Mr. Trudnak obtained his Master of Science degree in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering and joined Taylor Engineering in 1997. He specializes in coastal process analyses and their impacts on major shore protection projects. He has worked on all aspects of beach nourishment projects including feasibility studies, sand source investigations, borrow area impact analyses, project design, permit application preparation, and regulatory agency coordination. In addition to his beach-related experience, Mr. Trudnak has accumulated extensive inlet-based knowledge through development of inlet management plans and other studies throughout Florida. He has examined sand bypassing mechanisms, analyzed wave refraction/diffraction models near inlets, and developed recommendations to improve both sand bypassing and navigation at numerous tidal inlets.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Beach Restoration Design and Permitting Services, Various Locations, Florida (2001 – 2011) — Directed the completion of JCP applications to obtain FDEP and/or USACE permits or permit modifications for the South Marco Island 2006 Beach Nourishment Project, Walton County/Destin Beach Restoration Project, Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project 2007 Nourishment and 2011 Emergency Beach Fill, Martin County Shore Protection Project 2002, 2005, and 2012 Nourishments, Walton County 30A Corridor Beach Restoration Project, Western Destin Beach Restoration Project, Okaloosa Island Beach Restoration Project, Eglin AFB Beach Restoration Project, and Holiday Isle Emergency Beach Fill. Work includes beach and borrow area design; geotechnical analyses; sand compatibility analyses; environmental impact analyses; local, state, and federal agency coordination; development of project plans and specifications, and conducting public workshops. Completed projects restored approximately 20 miles of beach, and proposed projects will restore approximately 21 miles of beach.
Beach Restoration Bid Administration, Construction Observation Services, and Monitoring (2005 – 2010) — Assisted various government entities with bid administration and construction observation of their beach restoration projects. Projects included the Walton County/Destin Beach Restoration Project, Holiday Isle 2011 Emergency Fill Project, Ft. Pierce 2011 Emergency Beach Fill Project, and Summer Haven 2011 FEMA Dune Project. Work responsibilities included preparation of contract documents, construction plans, and technical specifications; overseeing daily construction observations services, conducting pre-bid and project progress meetings and substantial completion and final inspections; reviewing contractor submittals, pay applications, and project surveys; project certification; collection and analysis of monitoring surveys; and preparation and submittal of post-construction reports.
Beach Management Feasibility Studies, Florida Panhandle (2001 – 2008) — Conducted beach management feasibility studies for various government entities in the Florida Panhandle including the Walton County/Destin Beach Management Feasibility Study (2001 – 2003) and the Okaloosa Island Beach Management Feasibility Study (2006 – 2008). Work included evaluation of present and historic beach conditions, analysis of local littoral processes, characterization of native beach sediments, development of sediment budget, cross-shore erosion modeling, completion of a shorefront development storm damage risk assessment, and development of a list of feasible beach management projects for the project areas. Recommended management actions include beach and dune restoration.
REGISTRATION Civil Engineering / FL / 2002 Civil Engineering / TX / 2009
YEARS WITH TAYLOR ENGINEERING 14