REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Engineering experience
that solves real problems.

Selected examples of stormwater, drainage, hydraulic modelling and technical review work performed by the firm's principal.

12+Years in water resources & stormwater
1D / 2DHydraulic & floodplain modelling
5Modelling platforms: PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, OTTHYMO, OTTSWMM
OntarioMunicipal & Conservation Authority experience
OUR WORK

Experience that shows.

From development drainage to floodplain hydraulics and independent review, the work below shows how modelling, design and technical judgement come together on real projects.

Stormwater Management & Dual Drainage illustrative graphicStormwater

Stormwater Management & Dual Drainage

Land development • Ottawa, Ontario

Major/minor drainage, SWM ponds and outlets, coordinated with grading and servicing.

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1D / 2D Hydraulic & Floodplain Modelling illustrative graphicHydraulics

1D / 2D Hydraulic & Floodplain Modelling

Flood assessment • Watercourses

HEC-RAS models used to understand water levels, flow behaviour and flood impacts.

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Peak-Flow Control & Pond Performance illustrative graphicStormwater

Peak-Flow Control & Pond Performance

Quantity control • Design storms

Hydrologic modelling and design storm analysis to meet pre-development targets.

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Bridge & Crossing Hydraulics illustrative graphicHydraulics

Bridge & Crossing Hydraulics

Culverts • Bridges • Water levels

Water-surface profiles and crossing hydraulics supporting infrastructure design.

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Independent Technical Review illustrative graphicTechnical Review

Independent Technical Review

Municipal & Conservation Authority

Review of SWM reports, drainage assumptions and hydrologic/hydraulic models.

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Watershed Hydrology & Assessment illustrative graphicWatersheds

Watershed Hydrology & Assessment

Catchments • GIS • Planning

Catchment delineation, runoff modelling and watershed studies to inform decisions.

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The projects below represent professional experience gained by Vahid Mehdipour during previous engineering and consulting engagements. They are presented to demonstrate technical experience and are not represented as projects contracted directly to UrbanWater Engineers Inc. unless specifically stated. Graphics are illustrative and do not depict specific client sites.
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LAND DEVELOPMENT • OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Stormwater Management & Dual Drainage

Development drainage and SWM assessment involving major/minor systems, hydrologic modelling and practical coordination between grading, servicing and stormwater controls.

Scope of work

  • Stormwater management strategy and design
  • Major/minor drainage assessment
  • Hydrologic modelling and design storm analysis
  • SWM pond and outlet review
  • Technical reporting and coordination

Tools

PCSWMMVisual OTTHYMOCivil 3D
SWM facility — plan view
SWM facility — plan view
Pre- vs post-development hydrograph
Pre- vs post-development hydrograph
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HYDRAULICS • FLOOD ASSESSMENT

1D / 2D Hydraulic & Floodplain Modelling

Hydraulic modelling of watercourses and infrastructure to understand water levels, flow behaviour and flood impacts and support engineering decisions.

Scope of work

  • HEC-RAS 1D and 2D model development
  • Floodplain and water-level assessment
  • Bridge and crossing hydraulics
  • Scenario comparison and interpretation
  • Support for infrastructure design decisions

Tools

HEC-RASGISCivil 3DHY-8
2D flood depth map
2D flood depth map
Channel and crossing cross-section
Channel and crossing cross-section
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MUNICIPAL / CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REVIEW

Independent Technical Review

Review of stormwater management submissions on behalf of municipalities and Conservation Authorities, with a focus on technical consistency and regulatory criteria.

Scope of work

  • Review of SWM reports and calculations
  • Drainage assumptions and catchment review
  • Hydrologic/hydraulic model review
  • Design criteria and approval consistency
  • Technical comments and resolution support

Tools

PCSWMMVisual OTTHYMOCivil 3D
Storm sewer network capacity check
Storm sewer network capacity check
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WATER RESOURCES • WATERSHEDS

Watershed Hydrology & Water Resources Assessment

Catchment delineation, runoff modelling, GIS analysis and watershed studies supporting infrastructure, drainage and environmental decisions.

Scope of work

  • Catchment delineation and hydrologic analysis
  • Watershed and drainage assessment
  • GIS and spatial data preparation
  • Hydrologic model development
  • Technical interpretation and reporting

Tools

HEC-HMSArcGISQGISCivil 3D
Catchment and subcatchment delineation
Catchment and subcatchment delineation
STORMWATER IN PRACTICE

From surface runoff to engineered storage.

UrbanWater's work connects hydrology, hydraulics, drainage and infrastructure — not just individual calculations.

Stormwater drain detailStormwater drainage infrastructure
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