Todd R. Myers
President
trm@cowanassociates.com
Todd R. Myers, PLS, President Director of Surveying
Credentials
Professional Land Surveyor
- Pennsylvania – Reg. #SU-43353-E
Education
- Associate Applied Science Engineering Technology Somerset County College, 1979
- Diploma – Building Construction Somerset County Technical Institute – 1979
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Society of Professional Land Surveyors
- Bucks County Chapter, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Land Surveyors
Public Service Positions
- Former Mayor, Borough of Riegelsville, Bucks County, PA
- Fire Chief – Community Fire Co. No.1, Riegelsville, PA
- Member – Knights of Columbus, Haycock Council 4545
Areas of Concentration
Field
- Boundary Retracement Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- Construction Surveys and Stakeout
- Flood Plain Location and Survey
- Wetland Location and Survey
- ALTA/ACSM Title Surveys
- Land Subdivision and Development
- Certified IFSAC Fire Inspector
Office
- Preparation of Plats and Maps of Land Subdivisions
- Survey Calculations
- Preparation and Interpretation of Legal Descriptions
- Development of Design Data for Engineering Design
- Client Contact
- Proposal Preparation
- AutoCADD Operator
- Certified IFSAC Plan Examiner
Professional Experience
Cowan Associates, Inc. (CAI) 1993 to Present
This is a broad-based engineering firm offering services in the fields of Civil, Structural, Environmental, Land Development, Municipal and Building Engineering, as well as Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. Have served as Survey Department Manager, Executive Vice President, and currently as President.
As a surveyor with CAI, represented clients in the design and approvals of subdivisions and land development projects.
Knight Engineering, Inc. 1988 to 1993
Served as a project surveyor and construction inspector for this municipal oriented engineering firm.
Robert C. Bognet and Associates 1985 to 1988
Served as a survey crew chief and construction inspector for both public and private clients for this multi-disciplined engineering firm.
Studer & McEldowney, PA 1980 to 1985
Served as a survey crew chief and construction inspector for both public and private clients for this multi-disciplined engineering firm.
Scott P. McMackin
Vice President
spm@cowanassociates.com
Scott P. McMackin, P.E., LEED AP, Vice President Director of Land Development Engineering
Credentials
Professional Engineer
- Pennsylvania – Reg. # PE-057003-E
- Connecticut – Reg. #22726
- New Jersey – Reg. #GE43380
- Delaware – Reg. #12656
Education
- Master of Civil Engineering, Villanova University – 2003
- Master of Business Administration – Finance, Temple University – 20003
- Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University – 19953
Professional Associations
- American Society of Civil Engineers – Associate Member
- Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers – Member
- National Society of Professional Engineers – Member
- Association of State Dam Safety Officials – Member
Publications
- Continuing author, Cowan Associates, Inc. Newsletter, “Angle and Line”
Specialized Expertise
- Construction
- Culvert Design
- Dams
- Flood Plain Analysis
- Forensic Investigation
- Highway Engineering
- Highway Occupancy Permit Design
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Hydrologic Engineering
- Land Use and Zoning
- Permit Preparation
- Roadway Design
- Storm Drainage Design
- Site Access and Permitting
Areas of Concentration
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Flood Control
- Highway and Roadway Design
- Land Development Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Stormwater Management
- Traffic Engineering
Professional Experience
Cowan Associates, Inc. (CAI) 1996 to Present
This is a broad-based engineering firm offering services in the fields of Civil, Structural, Environmental, Land Development, Municipal and Building Engineering, as well as Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. Currently serving as Project Engineer representing private and municipal clients, as Director of Business Development in charge of sales and marketing, as Director of Land Development Engineering, and as Vice President.
Prince William Construction Company 1995 to 1996
Served as an estimator preparing bids for site development, roadway, and VDOT construction projects. Duties included full quantity takeoff, contacting suppliers, generating production rates and costs, and preparing proposals.
Charles R. Tomko
Vice President /Treasurer
crt@cowanassociates.com
Charles R. Tomko, P.E., Vice Pres./Treasurer Director of Structural Engineering
Credentials
Professional Engineer
- Pennsylvania – Reg. #PE-033995-E
- Maine – Reg. #PE-8615
- New Jersey – Reg. #43028
- Maryland – Reg. #26779
- New York – Reg. #081823
Education
- BSCE – Civil Engineering, Lehigh University – 1979
Professional Associations
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
- Construction Specifications Institute
Professional Service Positions
- American Society of Civil Engineers – Secretary to Lehigh Valley Chapter 1988-89
- Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers – President to Lehigh Valley Chapter 2004/2005
- PSPE, Professional Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP), Regional Vice President, 2009 to Present
Public Service Positions
- Kids Together – Volunteer 1995-Present
- President of Quakertown Rotary, 2009-2010
Publications
- Continuing author, Cowan Associates, Inc. Newsletter, “Angle and Line”
Specialized Expertise – Forensic Engineering
- Billboards Design, Construction
- Bridge Design, Construction & Maintenance
- Building Engineering and Facility Design
- Code Compliance Reviews
- Design and Construction Failure Investigation
- Earth Retaining Structures and Dams
- Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Slope Failures and Subsidence
- Highway Engineering, Maintenance and Safety
- Parking and Vehicular Circulation Design
- Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
- Work Place Safety Construction and Industry
Court Certified
- CCP: Lehigh County
- Arbitration: Chester County
Areas of Concentration
- Structural Design
- Bridge Design
- Construction Specifications
- Technical Reports
- Preparation of Structural Plans
- Permit Preparation: PaDEP, PennDOT, Conservation District
- Structural Building Evaluations
- Foundation Engineering
Professional Experience
Cowan Associates, Inc. (CAI) 1995 to Present
This is a broad-based engineering firm offering services in the fields of Civil, Structural, Environmental, Land Development, Municipal and Building Engineering, as well as Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. Have served as Project Engineer, and currently Vice President/Treasurer. As an engineer with CAI, have represented clients in the design and construction of roadway and pedestrian bridges, industrial buildings, salt storage buildings, sanitary structures, and retaining walls.
F & M Associates, Inc. 1979-1995
Served as design engineer. Projects included steel, concrete, and timber design for buildings, bridges, and retaining walls, etc. Also involved in bridge inspection program for Lehigh County, PA.
Fritz Engineering Lab – Lehigh University 1978-1979
Served as part-time technician. Assisted in testing procedures including slip-critical steel connection.
Michael R. Smith
Vice President/Secretary
mrs@cowanassociates.com
Michael R. Smith, P.E., Vice President/Secretary Director Testing/Inspection and Geotechnical
Credentials
- Professional Engineer Pennsylvania – Reg. #PE062904
NICET, Level III Transportation Engineering Technology, Highway Materials - NICET, Level II Transportation Engineering Technology, Highway Construction
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I #00990990
- Pennsylvania Code Administrator #R01120, 003526, Building Code Official, Accessibility Inspector
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Spring Garden College
Professional Associations
- ASME
- National Fire Protection Association
- ASTM – Committee C09, Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
Publications
- Continuing author, Cowan Associates, Inc. Newsletter, “Angle and Line”
Specialized Expertise
- Administration of PA Uniform Construction Code
- Construction Inspection for Code Compliance
- Construction Materials Testing and Inspection
- Contract Administration
- Dam Inspection
- Fire Protection Systems Design
- Foundation Investigation and Inspections
- Highway and Street Reconstruction Design
- HVAC Systems Design
- Plan Review for Code Compliance
- Quality System Manager
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Retaining Wall Inspection
- Soil/Rock Anchor Inspection
- Soils and Concrete Testing
- Structural Steel Inspection
- Wastewater Systems
- Water Systems
- ADA and FHA Plan Review – Inspection – Design
Areas of Concentration
- Construction and Contract Administration
- Materials Testing
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Forensic Engineering
Professional Experience
Cowan Associates, Inc. (CAI) 2000 to Present
This is a broad-based engineering firm offering services in the fields of Civil, Structural, Environmental, Land Development, Municipal and Building Engineering, as well as Surveying and Construction Management.
Responsible for overseeing construction projects’ inspection services and materials testing laboratory. Have served as Secretary and currently as Vice President/Secretary.
Ambric Testing and Engineering, Inc. 1987-2000
Staff Engineer and Director of Operations for company specializing in testing and inspections. Responsible for operation of field technicians and laboratory testings. Also served as Radiation Safety Officer and Quality System Manager.
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