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Kabin R. Luitel, PE, CFM
Engineering Leader
Bridging Gap Between Transportation Infrastructure with AI & Computer Language
Executive Profile
Dynamic and results-driven leader with over 12 years of progressive experience in Transportation Infrastructure and Water Resources. Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams, leading large-scale design-build procurements, and implementing strategic innovations to optimize operational efficiency. A forward-thinking civil engineer dedicated to modernizing the industry by integrating AI models and advanced programming into traditional engineering workflows. Passionate about mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and empowering engineers to look beyond the numbers to solve complex root-cause problems.
Engineering Automation Portfolio
Skilled in developing advanced software tools using Python to bridge the gap between Transportation Infrastructure and Advanced Technology. Designed and implemented a robust library of applications to streamline workflows and Design:
- Administrative Automation: DPOR license verification, SOQ responsiveness checks, VRRM calculations, and contract compliance.
- Hydraulic Engineering Tools: HEC-RAS core selector, stream channel burning from cross-section data, automated hydraulic drainage descriptions, and calculators for NLCD curve numbers, SCS methods, and BMP grading with energy balance.
- Geospatial & Design Pipeline: Complex data engineering from survey to design pipeline, TIN-to-XML conversion, automated soil data downloader, LD347 generator for ORD, and storm sewer profile generators.
Professional Experience
Senior Project Delivery Engineer | Alternative Project Delivery
Feb 2025 – PresentVirginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- Lead statewide design-build procurement and manage project delivery teams.
- Oversee cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure alignment of design, schedule, and budget.
- Streamlined procurement operations to ensure consistency, while advocating for the integration of design-build principles.
- Drive process innovation to improve project controls and procurement efficiency.
Senior Project Delivery Engineer | Water Resources
Aug 2024 – Feb 2025Stantec Inc.
- Mentor water resources design teams on complex infrastructure and FEMA Projects.
- Assist in pursuit strategy for design-build proposals ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
- Coordinated with clients and agencies to deliver compliant and cost-effective design solutions.
Senior Project Delivery Engineer | Water Resources
Dec 2021 – Aug 2024Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT)
- Managed Design engineers and coordinated staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, and hiring.
- Managed water resources design for complex infrastructure projects.
- Assist in pursuit strategy for design-build proposals ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
- Provide mentorship, help to create long-term career plans and strategies for professional development.
- Helped to create alternative best practices for the department motivated by advance technology.
Project Delivery Engineer | Water Resources
Sep 2017 – Dec 2021Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K)
- Led Transportation Infrastructure projects in Water Resources.
- Developed innovative modeling frameworks using GIS and programming.
Early Career & Research
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Solved Parking issues in Neyland Stadium during big events using geo-spatial modelling.
- Developed integrated web maps and analyzed driving behavior and traffic patterns.
Metric Consultant Pvt. Ltd
- Structural Analysis of Highrise Building and Residential Building.
- Community Drainage improvements, flood plain analysis and Drinking Water network modelling.
- Roadway, Bridge and Building Maintenance and Demolition.