Wim M. Veldman M.Sc., FEIC, P.Eng.

Examples of Long Term Experience:

Wim's work scope has ranged from planning to design to regulatory approvals to construction to operational monitoring. His extensive experience is exhibited by:

40 plus years of a senior role in the design, construction and monitoring of river crossings, both buried and elevated, for the 800 mile long trans-Alaska oil pipeline.

30 plus years of experience in the design, construction, monitoring and reclamation of a major mining projects including a 4.5km long channel diversion

15 years of continuous experience in the planning, design, construction and monitoring of a gas pipeline in Argentina.

40 years of senior management in the design, regulatory approvals and construction of bridges, bank protection works and floodplain developments in Canada and the USA.

40 years of hydrotechnical input for EIA's for metal, oilsands and gravel mining projects in Canada and internationally.

Approach to Projects

Wim strongly believes that life cycle and hands-on experience is critical in providing the greatest value to clients. He prides himself on being able to present complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner whether it be in reports or for regulatory hearings or as an expert witness or in developing instream construction methodologies with contractors and regulatory agencies. He has incorporated local knowledge from long-term residents into the design of projects in Canada, Alaska and South America.

Developing Projects in Remote Regions

The development of projects in remote regions whether in Canada or Alaska or South America or Mongolia, generally all face the challenge of a dearth of hydrologic and river data. For example, designing major river diversions in the Yukon and Mongolia from one year or no flow data. And designing pipeline river crossings and numerous river training structures for a "never-never" flood from little or no data in Alaska. Using sensitivity and risk analysis in designing projects. Wim is a proponent of the "what-if" approach. what is the consequence of uncertainty on the integrity or operational performance of the project?.

Education

• B.Sc., Civil Engineering, 1966 University of Manitoba
• M.Sc, Civil Engineering, 1969, University of Manitoba

Memberships

• Professional Engineer in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Nova Scotia (as of 2016). A past member in Manitoba and New Brunswick.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (since 1968)
• Canadian Society of Civil Engineering

Professional Association Roles

• Engineering Institute Of Canada, Calgary Chairman (1980 – 1981)
• APEGA, Councilor (2004-2007)
• Board of Directors, Consulting Engineers of Alberta (1985 – 1987)
• APEGA, Councilor (2004-2007)

Awards

• In 1984, Wim Veldman was awarded a Fellow in the Engineering Institute of Canada (FEIC) for "recognition of his excellence in engineering and services rendered to his profession and to society."
• Project Manager for pipeline projects in Ecuador and Argentina that were awarded multiple provincial and national consulting engineering awards.

Professional History

Publications

• "Open Cut and Elevated Pipeline River Crossings." Chapter 3, ASME book "Pipeline Geo-Environmental Design and Geohazard Management.". Edited by M. Rizkalla, 2008. (Second Edition in preparation, 2016)
• "Guide to Bridge Hydraulics." Transportation Association of Canada, Steering Committee. Edited by C.R. Neill, 2004.
• "Lessons Learned for River Crossing Designs From Four Major Floods Experienced Along the TransAlaska Pipeline." ASCE, Cold Regions Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, May 2012.
• "A 13km River Training Structure for the Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline." With P. McDevitt. ASME, Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering Conference, Calgary, Alberta, 1992.
• Other papers on pipelines and river training structures.