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Resumes
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Education
M.S., Structural Engineering,
University of Connecticut,
1976
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Connecticut,
1973
Registrations/Licenses
Professional Engineer:
Florida 31852, 1982
Maryland 17943, 1992
Massachusetts, 3005, 1980
South Carolina 21515, 2001
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering
Honor Society
Florida Engineering Society
(FES)
National Society of
Professional Engineers (NSPE)
William P. Pitcher, PE
Structural Engineering
Mr. Pitcher is responsible for providing engineering design services for major seaport, marine,
and coastal assignments. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of civil and
structural engineering including design, contract administration, construction inspection, and
construction management. He is also responsible for the implementation and monitoring of
Atkins structural quality control program for seaport, marine/coastal, and waterfront projects.
He has served as project manager and principal structural engineer on the following representative
seaport, marine, and coastal projects:
U.S. Navy Naval Air Station (NAS), Key West, Florida. Mr. Pitcher served as project
manager and structural engineer for the master planning and design, including site investigations,
for a new 105-slip marina at the Boca Chica recreational area. The master planning called
for a new marina to include both floating and fixed docks; new dockmaster’s office; laundry,
restroom, and bath house building; water and sanitary services; and parking improvements. The
planning effort included preparation of environmental permitting, construction cost estimates,
planning workshops, and hazardous materials (asbestos and lead paint) assessments. Atkins
prepared the construction documents for the new marina.
Program Management Consultant, Port of Miami, Florida. Mr. Pitcher serves as program
manager for Atkins’ multi-year program management consultant assignment at the Port of
Miami. The project includes management of construction-manager-at-risk contracts for port
infrastructure improvements including new cruise terminals, port access and internal roadway
systems, security gates and surveillance upgrades, transportation worker identification credential
(TWIC) implementation, cruise and cargo berth improvements, gantry crane electrification
and crane rail upgrades. The assignments include close coordination with cargo terminals operated
by APM, Seaboard Marine, and Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company.
Evaluation of Wharves II through V, Port of Miami, Florida. The project involved the
structural evaluation of over 4,200 linear feet of deep-water steel sheet pile bulkhead structures
installed in phases over a period of 25 years at the Port of Miami. The water depth varied from
42 to 46 feet along the waterfront. The project included site observations and inspections,
structural condition assessments, corrosion analysis, preliminary structural analysis, structural
evaluations, recommendations for wharf strengthening and upgrades, and conceptual construction
cost estimates.
125-Ton Capacity Mooring Bollards, Port Everglades, Florida. The project involved the
design and construction management of high capacity storm bollards and bollard foundations
to secure deep draft cargo vessels at Pier No. 2, Port Everglades. Each storm bollard was rated
for 125 tons. The assignment included value engineering, structural analysis and evaluations,
geotechnical coordination, preparation of construction documents, permitting structural inspections
during construction, and preparation of record drawings with certifications.
Evaluation of Gantry Crane Tie-downs and Stow Pins, Port of Miami, Florida. The
project involved the evaluation and design of gantry crane tie-downs and stow pins for new
Post Panamax gantry cranes at the Port of Miami. Hurricane tie-downs were designed for 150
mile-per-hour winds applied to the gantry crane superstructure. Stow pins were designed for
wind speeds of 50 miles per hour. The project included field observations, structural analysis,
geotechnical coordination, and preparation of construction documents.
Mallory Square Cruise Port, Key West, Florida. Mr. Pitcher served as project manager and
engineering manager for the master planning and design of the first cruise ship berthing facility
in Key West. The project, which was undertaken for the Key West Port Authority, included port
master planning, inspections and evaluations and design alternatives to accommodate cruise
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