Muhammad Afzal

Stormwater Drainage & Hydraulic Design Engineer

Self Employed • Freiberufler

May 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 2 mos

As a freelance Stormwater Drainage and Hydraulic Design Engineer, I have successfully delivered engineering solutions for clients across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. I specialize in preparing permit-ready civil engineering deliverables, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, stormwater management reports, and drainage system designs for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. My expertise includes stormwater drainage design, site grading and earthwork, detention and retention pond design, culvert and bridge hydraulics, flood risk assessment, watershed hydrology, erosion and sediment control, floodplain analysis, and water quality management. I routinely develop technical reports, drainage calculations, and construction drawings in accordance with local regulations and engineering standards. I have extensive experience using industry-standard software including HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-HMS, Hydrology Studio, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and FLOW-3D. My work supports land development projects, subdivisions, RV parks, commercial developments, roadway drainage, utility infrastructure, and hydraulic structures. Key Achievements: • Successfully completed numerous freelance engineering projects for clients worldwide with high client satisfaction. • Prepared stormwater management reports and drainage studies for permitting and regulatory approvals. • Designed grading plans, drainage layouts, detention systems, and hydraulic infrastructure for land development projects. • Performed floodplain, culvert, channel, and bridge hydraulic analyses using industry-recognized methodologies. • Delivered accurate technical documentation, engineering calculations, and permit-ready drawing packages while coordinating with clients and licensed Professional Engineers for final review and stamping where required.