Packet · Nov 12, 2025
Township Council Meeting - Wednesday — Packet
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Brian T. Dougherty, PE, BCEE Senior Project Consultant / Manager of Water & Wastewater Veolia Water – Matchaponix Clearwell Replacement Design-Build Manalapan, New Jersey Project principal for design-build project involving the replacement of an existing 75,000-gallon steel clearwell tank and low lift pumps, which were at the end of their useful service life. The project involved the design and construction of a new AWWA D115 precast post-tensioned concrete clear well tank with a net effective storage volume of 150,000 gallons. The project also included the installation of three low lift vertical turbine pumps, which will have a maximum capacity of 8.0 MGD. Permitting included local planning board, NJDEP Safe Drinking Water, and Soil Erosion Control. Private Client – Town Center Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements East Windsor, New Jersey Project director for the design and permitting of approximately 7,500 feet of 24-inch relief sewer project and 1,000 feet of 16-inch force main. Project included the design of jack and bore installations to cross a Mercer County roadway and state highway. The project also included improvements to a pump station to upgrade the influent channel with new grinders. Permitting efforts included NJDEP TWA, freshwater wetlands, NJDOT utility opening and Mercer County road opening permits. Eagleswood Village PFAS Treatment Upgrades Eagleswood, New Jersey Project manager for the design and permitting of water treatment plant upgrades to provide treatment for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) consisting of a dual vessel granular activated carbon system. Other improvements included a new treatment building, hydropnuematic tank, well pitless units, upgraded well pump and new chemical feed systems for caustic soda, orthophosphate, and sodium hypochlorite. New Jersey American Water – Mount Ephraim 2nd Avenue Lift Station Upgrades Borough of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey Project director for route evaluation, design, permitting, bidding and construction administration of replacement of submersible sewage pump station as well as approximately 1,300 feet of 8” and 12” gravity sewer replacements, 3 individual grinder pump stations with 960 feet of 2” force main, and approximately 3,400 feet of 10” force main. Permitting included NJDEP Treatment Works Approval, Camden County Soil Erosion, local and county road opening permits, Conrail
60 feet of 2” force main, and approximately 3,400 feet of 10” force main. Permitting included NJDEP Treatment Works Approval, Camden County Soil Erosion, local and county road opening permits, Conrail permitting, and local planning board approval. Route evaluation included two gravity sewer alignment alternatives to allow for the abandonment of an existing sewer in environmentally sensitive areas and three force main alignment alternatives. Middlesex Water Company – Maidstone Lift Station Upgrades Southampton, New Jersey Project manager for design-build project for the upgrade of a submersible sewage lift station. Upgrades included a new duplex submersible pumping system, pump guide rails, above-grade discharge valve enclosure, new security fencing, and related site improvements. Design also included a bypass pumping system and provisions for permanent bypass connection. Permitting included NJDEP Treatment Works Approval and Township Zoning Board approval. New Jersey American Water, Roosevelt Avenue Jack and Bore Township of Ocean, New Jersey Project director for the design-build effort of 12-inch water main replacement along Roosevelt Avenue that included a jack-and-bore installation of an 18-inch steel casing under NJ Transit railroad. Project included the NJ Transit Occupancy permit and local road opening permits as well as coordination with local authorities. Page 2
Brian T. Dougherty, PE, BCEE Senior Project Consultant / Manager of Water & Wastewater New Jersey American Water – Linden 36-inch PCCP Transmission Main Replacement Linden, New Jersey Project director for design, permitting, and construction management of 7,600 feet of 36-inch water transmission main to replace existing prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) main in three phases. The project included easement acquisition, pipeline rehabilitation at two existing railroad crossings, and a new jack-and-bore crossing of a state highway. Project permitting included Conrail Pipeline Occupancy, NJDOT Utility Opening permit, local and county road opening permits, and soil erosion control permitting. Freehold Borough – Water Treatment Plant Borough of Freehold, New Jersey Project manager for the funding assistance, design, and permitting of a new 3.31 MGD water treatment plant, which treats water from six existing water supply wells for iron removal. The project included a new water treatment plant building, which will house a new pressure filtration system and chemical feed systems for sodium hypochlorite, lime, fluoride and polyphosphate. The plant also included a new backwash wastewater tank, supernatant recycle system and sludge pumping system. The project included coordination and planning documents for New Jersey Infrastructure Bank funding. Keyport Borough – Perry Street Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Keyport Borough, New Jersey Project principal for the funding assistance, design, permitting and construction of the upgrades of a 1.44 MGD multi- source treatment plant. The plant improvements include replacement of the existing gravity filters with two new horizontal pressure filters with automated valves and controls, replacement of existing aerator and clarifier with a new induced draft aerator, flocculation and settling basin, new calcium hypochlorite chemical feed system, upgrades to the existing lime, alum and polymer feed systems, three high lift service pumps, two backwash recycle pumps, new vertical turbine pumps for Well Nos. 7 and 8, a 450 kW emergency generator, and various nonprocess facility components. Prepared the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDARD) fund planning and design documents for the treatment plant upgrades and assisted the Borough for funding of the new generator and automatic transfer switch through
riculture Rural Development (USDARD) fund planning and design documents for the treatment plant upgrades and assisted the Borough for funding of the new generator and automatic transfer switch through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. New Jersey American Water, 2023 Ocean City Sanitary Sewer Improvements Ocean City, New Jersey Project director for design, permitting, and construction management of 7,600 feet of 36-inch water transmission main to replace existing prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) main in three phases. The project included easement acquisition, pipeline rehabilitation at two existing railroad crossings, and a new jack-and-bore crossing of a state highway. Project permitting included Conrail Pipeline Occupancy, NJDOT Utility Opening permit, local and county road opening permits, and soil erosion control permitting. Dudley Park Area Water Main Replacements, New Jersey American Water Camden County, New Jersey Project director for the design and permitting of approximately 9,000 feet of 8- and 12-inch water main replacements. Permitting efforts included county and local road opening permits. New Jersey American Water, Lumberton Water Main Replacements Burlington County, New Jersey Project director for design and permitting of 17,400 feet of 6”, 8”, and 12” water main replacements. Permitting consisted of NJDEP Safe Drinking Water and Burlington County Road Opening Permits. Page 3
Resume David Espejo, PE Project Engineer | Water & Wastewater Mr. Espejo has proficient experience in municipal and water/wastewater practices which include computer aided design utilizing Autodesk BIM software such as Civil3D and Revit, geographical information system (GIS) mapping; engineering calculations employing hydraulic modeling; the preparation of specifications; and procurement of permits and grants for various capital roadway rehabilitation, stormwater/wastewater/water improvements, and other site/civil projects. Career Snapshot • 6 years of experience Education • BS, Civil Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology Registrations / Licenses • Professional Engineer: NJ Training • OSHA 10 Mr. Espejo has also acquired knowledge in construction management/inspection practices and is familiar with interpreting municipal codes, Department of Transportation standards, DEP Best Water Management Practices, and various other local, state, and federal regulations. Municipal engineering related experience includes assisting with planning board/board of adjustment reviews of land development projects for completeness and technical correctness as well as providing day-to-day engineering support to the municipality and residents.
David Espejo, PE Project Engineer, Water & Wastewater Jersey Avenue Water Main Replacement, Phase III New Brunswick, New Jersey Assisted in the design, as Project Engineer, for approximately 1,300 linear feet of new 20-inch diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) and a parallel 1,100 linear feet of new 8-inch diameter DIP to abandon an outdated water main. Tasks also include complying with the City’s water standards, SESC permitting and the preparation of specifications. Sanitary Sewer Master Plan New Brunswick, New Jersey Assisted in the development of a build-out analysis to obtain a future flow projection using MOD-IV data, floor area ratio from the municipal code, and state projected flow criteria. Modeled the build-out by separating projections for vacant land, land to be constructed, and land currently in construction. Provided technical writing support for the master plan report which included census information, existing conditions of the city sanitary sewer system, and planned land development projects by the city. Special Engineering Services New Brunswick, New Jersey Provided design support including AutoCAD drafting and geographic information system (GIS) mapping, for various roadway projects. Provided drafting services for curb and sidewalk replacement for Nichol Avenue improvements. Provided design and drafting services for stormwater utility improvements along Wilcox Road. Provided design and drafting services for roadway improvements including pavement restoration, intersection remodeling, curb and sidewalk replacement, ADA ramp installations, and striping layout along Georges Road. Koenig Lane Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Freehold Township, New Jersey Project Engineer for the replacement of three (3) ion-exchange filters for iron and manganese removal and minor repairs. Provided construction management services such as shop drawing reviews and construction observation. Outfall Rehabilitation Project Freehold Township, New Jersey Assisted in the design, as Project Engineer, for the rehabilitation of three (3) stormwater outfalls with new headwall structures and riprap scour protection. Design included grading, riprap stone sizing calculations, erosion control matting, and general restoration. Provided permitting support for the required NJDEP freshwater wetlands and flood hazard area general permits. Provided construction
zing calculations, erosion control matting, and general restoration. Provided permitting support for the required NJDEP freshwater wetlands and flood hazard area general permits. Provided construction management services such as shop drawing reviews and construction observation. Route 9 South and Schanck Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Freehold Township, New Jersey Assisted in the design, as Project Engineer, for the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of existing asbestos cement pipe in a deteriorated state and the cleaning and CCTV inspection of sewer in satisfactory condition. The project design also included the geopolymer lining of sewer manholes and spot repairs. Provided permitting services for the required NJDOT highway occupancy permit for work within the state right-of-way. Providing construction management services such as shop drawing reviews, payment applications and construction observation. NJAW Linden 36-Inch PCCP Transmission Main Replacements – Phase 2 Linden, New Jersey Providing design and drafting services for water transmission main improvements to replace existing PCCP pipe with Page 2
David Espejo, PE Project Engineer, Water & Wastewater approximately 2,770 feet of class 54 ductile iron pipe (DIP). Design includes planning for easement acquisitions, existing utility investigation utilizing GIS mapping, and preparation of utility plan and profile drawings and technical specifications. Providing permit coordination and adherence to agency requirements for Conrail, NJDOT and local road opening permit. Dorothy Street Pump Station Rehabilitation Carteret, New Jersey Assisted with site/civil and process mechanical drawings for the rehabilitation of an existing pump station equipped with two (2) 30-Horsepower sewage pumps. Providing construction observation support and managing shop drawing reviews and project coordination. NJDEP MS4 Compliance Carteret, New Jersey Assisting the Borough with compliance tasks for the NJDEP MS4 permit such as preparing the Tier A annual report, maintaining a stormwater management website, GIS mapping, and preparing a Watershed Improvement Plan. Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority Engineering Services Howell, New Jersey Assisting MRRSA with Developer reviews and EPA Waivers for compliance with the agency’s rules and regulations. Tasks include reviewing plans and supporting documents and preparing a review letter. Lower Manasquan Pump Station Upgrades Howell, New Jersey Provided design services for the site/civil portion of pump station facility upgrades. Design included vehicle turning movement analysis using AutoTurn for driveway, grading, storm sewer analysis, and retaining wall design. Municipal Engineering Services for Clinton Township Clinton Township, New Jersey Assisted with day-to-day local engineering services for a NJ Highlands municipality. Providing a variety of inspection services for land development projects under construction in the municipality and assistance with technical reviews for site plan applications to the planning board and board of adjustment. Responsibilities include performing inspection practices for site grading, hot mix asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, utilities and storm sewer and sanitary sewer testing methods such as the air pressure test and vertical deflection test. Review of minor site plans for municipal surface water management codes. Assist with NJDEP Tier A Stormwater Permitting compliance and annual roadway rehabilitation and flood mitigation projects
test. Review of minor site plans for municipal surface water management codes. Assist with NJDEP Tier A Stormwater Permitting compliance and annual roadway rehabilitation and flood mitigation projects through the NJDOT municipal aid program. Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment and Valuation Mendham Township, New Jersey Prepared a comprehensive sewer system condition assessment and valuation complete with data collection review, reporting on the Township’s two (2) wastewater collection systems, asset inventory tables, complete valuation with cost estimate of the current value of the assets, and a capital improvement program. Page 3
Resume Matthew G. Voelkel, PE Project Manager | Water & Wastewater Mr. Voelkel has provided engineering services for a wide variety of projects involving water and wastewater facilities as well as civil site design. He has experience with surveying, detailed engineering design utilizing 3D computer-aided design (Civil3D), and construction and inspection practices. He has participated in the design and preparation of plans and specifications, permitting, bidding, and construction management for water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution mains, water supply wells, gravity sanitary sewer mains, sanitary force mains, municipal roadway construction, and airfield/military facilities. Career Snapshot • Over 12 years of experience Education • BS, Environmental Engineering, State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry & Syracuse University • MS, Environmental Engineering, Manhattan College Registrations / Licenses • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY Affiliations • American Water Works Association (AWWA) • Association of Environmental Authorities (AEA) • New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA Mr. Voelkel’s responsibilities include performing detailed engineering calculations, analyses, evaluations, and studies as well as preparing high quality construction plans and specifications. In addition to project and staff management, he has also assisted in the development of permit documents.
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