Robert Mertz P.E.
CO, NJ, OH, PA, WV
Senior Project Manager
M.E., Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
Mr. Mertz has extensive experience in civil and environmental engineering. He was involved in and/or prepared project planning documents, basis of design and design analysis reports, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications, bid procurement packages, and construction quality assurance/quality control (CQA/QC) plans. Recent experience includes projects in Ohio and New Jersey for closure of CCR ash piles and ponds and remediation of CERCLA sites using low permeability and geomembrane caps and vertical containment barriers (SB slurry wall).
Experience:
Years of Experience/Years with KEY: 38/9
Practice Area(s):
Civil Design
Coal Combustion Residuals
Construction Oversight
Environmental Due Diligence
Soil & Groundwater Remediation
Superfund/RCRA
Specialties
Feasibility Studies/EE/CAs
RCRA Subtitles C and D Cap Design
Alternative Cover Design
Vertical Containment Barrier Design
Bench-Scale SS Treatability Studies
Construction Oversight & QA
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Representative Projects:
Investigation and Design
Prepared Design Basis and Criteria for slurry wall relocation
Developed subsurface investigation program
Assessed stability & integrity of existing CB slurry wall
Managed geotechnical field and laboratory work plan scope
Investigation, Design, Oversight, & Certification
Engineered soil remedial action design
Certified E&SC Plan, SPPP, and multiple related NJDEP surface water-related permits
Assisted with contractor selection
Provided engineering services and oversight during construction
Investigation & Design (CCR)
Developed and implemented pre-closure topography surveys, field geotechnical investigations, and geotechnical laboratory testing
Achieved successful and compliant pond and landfill closures
Prepared closure plans including PTIs
Engineered cover systems using on-site borrow materials
