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Ken Vang is a licensed professional engineer and has an extensive background in hydraulics, hydrology and designing drainage systems, sewer systems and water systems. He also has vast experience in computer modeling and analysis of sewer, water and storm drainage systems, bringing an elevated level of quality control and expertise to Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.'s design and modeling process, assuring a high-quality product for infrastructure needs to various agencies.

Ken is currently the Civil Design Manager for Precision Civil Engineering, Inc., bringing his specialization in master planning of sewer, water and storm drain systems. He excels in utilizing computer models and providing strategic planning for utility improvements. He has become an expert at evaluating in-situ conditions to engineer economical and competent designs. Ken is also well versed in the field of Traffic Engineering, including the design of traffic signal systems, geometric street design, signage and striping based on current Caltrans, MUTCD and AASHTO standards. He brings a level of expertise to the design of street systems that are cost-effective and pedestrian-friendly while maintaining safety to the general public.

As such, Ken reviews and prepares Traffic Impact Studies for PCE, performing trip generation, trip distribution, travel-demand forecasting and site impact analysis. He utilizes computer modeling to analyze intersection capacity, determine intersection level of service and perform signal timing analysis.

Ken began his career as an engineering intern for the City of Clovis Engineering Department. As an intern, Mr. Vang was responsible for preparing engineering plans and specifications, performing field surveys and conducting research. He was also in charge of preparing project estimates and construction timelines.

Upon completing his internship with the City of Clovis, Ken joined the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) team as an Engineer I, Development Review Section Leader. As an Engineer I, he reviewed and approved improvement plans to meet FMFCD standards and specifications and prepared storm drain plans and specifications. Additionally, Ken was responsible for performing hydraulic and hydrology calculations and sizing and designing storm drain pipelines. He increased productivity of the plan-check process by implementing project tracking and scheduling, and closely monitoring staff progress.

After four years with the Flood Control District, Ken accepted the position of Assistant Engineer with the City of Clovis Engineering Department. His duties included reviewing and approving street improvement plans; sewer and water plans; grading and drainage plans; signage and striping plans; and traffic signal plans to meet City standards and specifications. Ken was also responsible for preparing conditions of approval for new development entitlements and coordinated and assisted City Field Inspectors and contractors during the construction stage of development projects. As with the FMFCD, Ken utilized his experience to increase the Engineering Department's productivity of the plan-check process by implementing his methods of project tracking and scheduling, and closely monitoring staff progress.

Ken holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from California State University, Fresno. He minored in mathematics while earning his bachelor's degree.