Samuel D. Hodges Ph.D., P.E.
Executing solutions in land development and water treatment.
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Executing solutions in land development and water treatment.
Download Technical CVAs a teenager, I worked in my father’s construction business, where I first experienced the friction between design and implementation. The most prevalent complaint surrounding impractical designs shaped my professional pursuit: I am relentless about maintaining the tie between application and theory so that solutions are never divorced from reality.
Success is not measured solely by the systems we build, but by the competence we leave behind. My goal is to equip others to solve their own challenges. "If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime."
Effective engineering requires humility and the curious pursuit of diverse perspectives. I prioritize leveraging every team member's skill set to find the most sustainable solutions.
Supporting technical design and production for projects exceeding 300 acres. Facilitating accurate drainage and grading submittals for large-scale footprints.
Comprehensive modeling including water age optimization, lift station sizing, and water treatment clearwell evaluations.
Technical application of the City of Memphis Stormwater Management Manual and regional submittal standards.
Research into PFAS transport mitigation utilizing DGT methodology and inorganic chloramine decomposition studies.
Leading design for industrial sanitary sewer piping. Hydraulic modeling for water turnover and production management for 300+ acre developments.
Lead Grading & Drainage Reviewer for the City of Memphis Land Development Office. Enforced SMM standards for all municipal plan submittals.
Consulted on WWTP unit operations and executed municipal distribution network mapping for system-wide optimizations.
Laboratory Management: Coordinated equipment calibration, safety protocols, and instruction support.
Ecuador: Led design of spring capture projects in remote jungle regions.
Senegal: Drilled 30-meter well bores utilizing slurry-powered techniques for water access.
Zambia: International Engineering Advisory Board member for Northrise University.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1): Coach at Element 47. I prioritize physical discipline as a bedrock for professional mental endurance.
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