James Romano has 3 years of experience as a geotechnical engineer with Geo-Explorers, Inc. His primary responsibilities include conducting geotechnical investigations for transportation projects, managing drilling contracts, performing laboratory testing, and preparing geotechnical reports and foundation designs. He has experience managing subsurface exploration programs, drilling inspection, and geotechnical design for various bridge and roadway projects in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Consultant Qualifications Package
Geo­Explorers, Inc. Resumes
Resume # 22
Name James Romano, EIT Title Geotechnical Engineer
Primary Responsibilities
Soils and geological engineering investigation. Preparation of geotechnical investigation program including RSGER
and PSDEP. Coordination and preparation of boring contracts. Management and administration of test boring
contracts and inspection of borings, test pits and probes. Perform field infiltration testing using double ring
infiltrometers. Analyze data and prepare soil infiltration report. Preparation of laboratory soil/rock testing
assignments. Geotechnical analyses and preparation of structure foundation reports. Geotechnical investigation for
roadways and preparation of GER. Slope stability analysis and stabilization design including steepened rockfill slopes
and geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) slopes. Prepare CBR recommendation report. Provide geotechnical design
reviews for RSGER, PSDEP, boring contracts lab testing program, CBR recommendation report, FDGR, GER, and
foundation submission. Perform pavement design. Specialty geotechnical design.
Years Experience: With This Firm 3 With Other Firms 0
Education
Institution Degree(s) Year Specialization
Widener University Bachelors of Science 2012 Civil Engineering
Active Registration
Year first registered 2012, 2014
Disciplines Engineer­in­Training, PA (NCEES ID 13286­32229), Certified Drilling Inspector
Other Experience and Qualifications
Experience:
SR 1018­02B (Messinger Street over Martin’s Creek), Northampton County, PA. AECOM & District 5­0.
Managed and coordinated bid documents. Conducted pre­bid meeting and prepared meeting minutes. Observed
drilling, verified boring logs, and prepared laboratory testing assignments. Performed foundation analysis/design and
prepared foundation submissions for one bridge and four retaining walls.
I­95/I­276 Interchange Project, Bucks County, PA. RK&K & Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Participated in the geotechnical design and preparation of foundation submissions for two dynamic message sign
structures supported on spread footing. Provided inspection services for exploratory test borings, caisson excavation
and construction for the advanced ITS structures. Prepared core boring contract documents for the Final ITS
Structures involving a total of thirty two borings. Also, responsible for drilling inspection/coordination, management
of field activities, laboratory testing and preparation of geotechnical data report.

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PENNDOT Agreement E01897, SR 4005 Sec270 over Canadian Pacific Railroad, Lackawanna County, PA
Reviewed and verified boring logs from subsurface exploration. Provided recommendation for CBR value. Performed
pavement design in accordance with PennDOT Publication 242. Prepared Pavement Type Approval Form and
developed the minimum required pavement thickness section for the MFC class of road based on traffic data and
DARWin software outputs.
S.R. 2038 (County Line Road), Section WD2, Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA, Sound Barrier Walls
Prepared and advertise core boring contract documents for the Sound Barrier Walls involving ten borings. Provided
inspection services in accordance with PennDOT guidelines for exploratory test borings for Noise Walls 3 and 4.
Assist in preparation of typed logs, profiles and tracings. Prepare laboratory testing assignment and sample delivery.
Review Foundation Reports for Walls 3 and 4.
SR 0611­CWR, Delaware Canal Wall Soldier Pile Installation, Williams Township, Northampton County, PA
Construction Consultation on behalf of District 5­0 inspection forces. Ensure contractor­hired independent
geotechnical engineer properly performs inspects and documents caisson excavation and construction. Responsible for
preparing and submitting weekly summaries of caisson construction progress.
SR0663­VY2 (John Fries Highway), Milford Township, Bucks County, PA
Client coordination and preparation of specifications for excavation of the test pits. Performed field infiltration testing
with double ring infiltrometer for twenty four test pits in accordance with Appendix C of the PADEP Stormwater
BMPs. Prepared Soil Feasibility Study Report for Stormwater Infiltration summarizing the excavation, testing
procedures, results and conclusions of the testing.
PENNDOT Agreement E02995, SR 1017­751 over Tributary to South Tunkhannock Creek, Wyoming Co, PA
Perform site reconnaissance and search for published and unpublished information for structure replacement in
accordance with PennDOT Publication 15M, Design Manual Part 4. Assist in preparation of core boring contract
documents. Provide inspection services for exploratory drilling of four borings. Also responsible for the preparation of
typed logs, boring profiles and laboratory testing assignment.
Bridge No. 135 (Arcola Road), Montgomery County, PA. McCormick Taylor, Inc. & Montgomery County.
Partial management and client coordination of subsurface exploration and laboratory testing for the three span bridge
replacement project. Observed drilling of test borings, reviewed and analyzed field boring logs, and prepared final
logs. Prepared laboratory testing assignment. Also responsible for foundation analysis and preparation of foundation
submission.
S.R. 0041, Section VCB, Newport Pike over Valley Creek, Chester County.
Observed drilling of test borings for a single span bridge supported by integral abutments. Prepared laboratory testing
program.
PENNDOT Agreement No. E00742, I­95 Design Review, Philadelphia County, PA
Geotechnical engineer involved in the design review of geotechnical and foundation submissions for the I­95
reconstruction project. Tasks include review of RSGERs, boring contracts, foundation reports, and other geotechnical
submissions.

3. Agreement No. E01077 Bridge Replacements, Susquehanna County, H.W. Lochner & District 4­0.
Participated in the foundation design for the replacement of a bridge and a culvert. Includes review of boring logs, lab
test results, foundation analysis and preparation of foundation reports. Analyzed steepened embankment and designed
rock fill wedge. Prepared special provision and detail.
PENNDOT Agreement E02297 Design Manamgement/Review. Pennoni Associates & District 5­0.
Provided review of geotechnical and foundation submissions for a number of bridge, retaining wall and roadway
reconstruction projects. Reviewed RSGERs, PSDEPs, boring contracts, GERs and foundation submissions.
PENNDOT Agreement E02093, S.R. 2040, Warminster Road over Pennypack Creek
Perform geotechnical investigation and foundation design for the three span bridge replacement project. Reviewed
field boring logs and prepared laboratory testing program. Also responsible for foundation analysis and preparation of
foundation report.
PENNDOT Agreement E02308 Design Manamgement/Review. McCormick Taylor & District 5­0.
Provided review of geotechnical and foundation submissions for the several bridges and roadway
structures/embankments. Reviewed RSGERs, PSDEPs, boring contracts, GERs and foundation submissions.
PENNDOT Agreement E02309 Design Manamgement/Review. AECOM & District 5­0.
Provided review of geotechnical and foundation submissions for a number of bridge, retaining wall and roadway
reconstruction projects. Reviewed RSGERs, PSDEPs, boring contracts, GERs and foundation submissions.
I­95/I­276 Final ITS Geotechnical Investigation, Bucks County, PA
Prepare geotechnical investigation program for the Final ITS structures which include 20 high mast lights and 12 sign
structures. Also responsible for the preparation and administration of boring contract, inspection of borings,
preparation of laboratory testing assignment, final typed and plotted logs, and geotechnical investigation report.
PENNDOT Agreement No. E01462, Bridge Management & Review Assistance V
Provide design review and management for bridge and roadway projects in Carbon, Schuylkill and Monroe Counties.
Includes review of RSGERs, GERs, boring contracts and foundation reports.
County Bridge No. 102, Georgetown Road over Monocacy Creek, Northampton County, PA
Prepare and administer boring contract. Conduct prebid meeting and prepare meeting minutes. Check field logs,
prepare laboratory testing assignment, perform geotechnical analyses and prepare foundation submission for the single
span structure underlain by solution prone bedrock.
PENNDOT Agreement E02862, SR 2030­02B & SR 8024­01B over I­80, Monroe County, PA
Conducted site reconnaissance and search for published and unpublished information. Prepare separate
Reconnaissance Soils & Geological Engineering Reports for each Bridge Replacement. Assist in preparation of
combine Subsurface Boring, Sampling and Testing Contract.
PENNDOT Agreement E02863, SR 0029 Sec 07B over NFS Railroad, Lehigh County, PA
Conducted site reconnaissance and search for published and unpublished information. Prepare SBSTC. Determined
number, location and depths of test borings in accordance with PennDOT Publication 293. Prepared Reconnaissance

4. Soils & Geological Engineering Report and core boring contract documents for the bridge replacement involving a
total of twelve borings.
PENNDOT Agreement E0292, SR 0029­02B over Indian Creek, Lehigh County, PA
Summarized the results of the bibliographic search and visual site inspection in proposal phase. Assisted in preparation
of Reconnaissance Soils & Geological Engineering Report and prepared core boring contract documents for the
proposed bridge replacement.
PENNDOT Agreement E02728, SR 1003 over Schuylkill River, Berks County, PA
Prepare figures, core boring contract documents and lab testing assignment for the proposed bridge replacement.
Reviewed and verified boring logs. Assist in preparation of foundation submission, analysis and design for the three
span structure underlain by solution prone bedrock.