Tolunay Engineering Group, Inc

Ibrahim has 10+ years of experience, receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. He skillfully applies discipline engineering principles and procedures to achieve project objectives. An Accomplished researcher and presenter, partnering with academic professionals.

Ibrahim is experienced in conducting field exploration programs for soil samples, designing and analyzing shallow and deep foundations for residential, educational, commercial and subdivision projects and designing pavement sections.

Also, experienced in designing foundations for TxDOT and county bridges, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, embankments, detention ponds, transmission towers, lift stations and storage tanks as well as designing underground utilities and analyzing slope stability.

Mohammed has 20+ years of experience in conducting field exploration programs for soil samples, designing and analyzing shallow and deep foundations for residential, commercial and subdivision projects and designing pavement sections.

Mohammed is experienced in designing foundations for TxDOT and county bridges, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, sheet piles, soldier piles, secant piles, embankments, transmission towers, lift stations and storage tanks as well as designing underground utilities.

Mohammed's experience included analyzing slope stability for embankment and shore line protection for residence and buildings, detention basin, drainage channel and bayou. Other areas of his expertise include Phase I Environmental Site Assessment study and Phase I Geologic Fault study for residential and commercial buildings.

Rory has over 10+ years of Human Resource experience as well as performing geotechnical field studies.

Rory Started out working in the field before going to school to earn his BA in management and beginning his career in Human Resources.

Zeki Tolunay founded Tolunay Engineering Group in 2016 after parting ways with his former company Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. 

Zeki holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree is Civil Engineering from Robert College of Istanbul, Turkey (1968) and a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) degree in Civil Engineering (specializing in Geotechnical Engineering) from University of Ottawa, Canada (1972). 

He has more than 40 years of experience in geotechnical engineering working in Canada and the United States. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. His area of specialization includes: subsurface exploration, subdivision development, residential buildings, low and high rise structures, earth dams, bulkheads, roadways, airfield pavements, communication and power transmission towers, soft ground tunnels, canals, and cut slopes. 

Mr. Tolunay performs forensic geotechnical studies for residential and commercial building foundation distress. He has been designated as expert witness on more than a dozen occasions.

SPECIALIZATION:

Director of Safety with eleven years experience in Environmental, Health and Safety. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of Safety, Managing Safety Personnel, Employee/Subcontractor Exposure and Hazards; Creating and maintaining the Safety Program and Procedures; Performing risk assessments, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Creating site specific health and safety plans. Managing field, integrity management and safety audits while incorporating the results into daily procedures. Assist in investigating all incidents. Developed Hearing Conservation Program and Industrial Hygiene Program, companywide. Ensuring both safety and training recordkeeping on all procedures related to compliance with TCEQ, DOT and OSHA rules and regulations. Maintaining compliance and training of personnel. Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Texas Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Tolunay Engineering Group, Houston, TX, March 2017 - Present
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Houston, Texas, June 2013 - March 2017
RB Environmental, LLC. 2010 - 2013, Corporate Safety Manager
Gaia Environmental, LLC. 2009 - 2010, Safety Supervisor
Quick Care Total Health, 2007 - 2009, Health and Safety Officer
Harris County Constable Pct. 5, 2002 - 2007, Patrol Deputy

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS:

Confidential client
Gregory, TX
Geotechnical Investigation
Developed health and safety plan specific to the project. Conducted site inspections and PPE hazard assessments. Assisted with hydraulic spill and disposal. Assisted in development of wellhead location procedures. Had zero incidents during the 2-month project.

HISD
Houston, TX
HISD Bond Renovation Program

Developed risk assessment, health and safety plan specific to the project, and procedures for sampling hazardous materials and testing with zero incidents. We overcame several obstacles which involved working at heights and areas that were hard to reach. Trained all personnel on working with and around children during school hours.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic, # 79462, through Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) # 4244, through Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX).