M. Youssef Benmchich

• Assumed responsibility for civil railway infrastructure within a $195M study program aimed at delivering a 24 km interprovincial tramway corridor between Gatineau and Ottawa • Created, negotiated, and managed over 5 engineering mandates assigned to the owner's engineer consortium (EGIS, SYSTRA, EXP), representing a total value exceeding $1.2M, including scope definition, price and schedule negotiation, progress monitoring, and amendment management • Led load-bearing capacity analyses for the Portage crossing, covering six distinct structures — Portage Bridge, tailrace gallery, Eddy underpass, Wellington Bridge, Mills parking structure, and Bronson Canal Bridge — ensuring technical review of deliverables against AREMA, AASHTO, and Eurocode standards • Managed structural assessment mandates for Gatineau-side infrastructure: Saint-Raymond viaduct, Brasserie Creek rail corridor, Chief William Commanda Bridge, and Alexandre-Tache Bridge, as well as Laurier-Tache parking and culverts over 3 m wide • Developed the hypothesis notes serving as the calculation baseline for all structural analyses across the program, ensuring consistency and traceability at the corridor scale • Successfully navigated the complexity of an interprovincial corridor by harmonizing methodological approaches for infrastructure subject to distinct codes, jurisdictions, and regulatory requirements on both sides of the Ottawa River • Sat on the route alignment scenario committee, including a retained recommendation to opt for a dedicated railway bridge rather than using the existing Saint-Raymond viaduct • Coordinated geotechnical drilling tenders along the corridor and presented technical progress to committees including the City of Ottawa, City of Gatineau, NCC, Quebec Ministry of Transport, and Quebec Ministry of the Environment

Led 12 Km of direct fixation track initiatives for the west extension, Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet client expectations and project goals. Served as primary client liaison, addressing project progress and any arising issues. Advocated for health and safety compliance, fostering a safety culture. Supervised project teams and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and high performance. Utilized project management tools for tracking and performance improvement

Manage 3 Km of ballasted track operations at the Light Rail Maintenance and Storage Facility, overseeing scheduling and optimizing budget utilization. Promote safety protocols through rigorous inspections and close collaboration with the safety team. Develop daily work plans, track progress through detailed reports, and conduct safety training sessions.

Ensure the quality of 5 km of ballasted and direct fixation track for the East Extension. Provide support for planning and resolve technical challenges. Collaborate with various departments to manage conflicts and optimize methodologies.

- Preparation and review of technical drawings, plans and specifications - Interpretation of drawings and cost estimates - Inspection of materials and work quality for contract compliance - verification of safety aspects - Prepare and assemble bid documents - Establish effective working relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and all persons contacted in the course of work, using the principles of excellent customer service.

• Supervision of activities during the agricultural year in a 150-hectare farm • Management of raw material and fertilizer stocks, sale of products mainly for the European market • Supervision of permanent and seasonal workers during agricultural activities • Quality control and compliance with standards and requirements

• Supervision of construction works on the Fairmont Hotel site • Planning methods and quality approach • Creation of the management files and update of the estimation costs (Use of the MS Project software) • Creation of execution plan on the construction site • Stock management, quality control and follow-up of situations • Writing activity reports

• Supervision of the construction works on the site of the high-speed train stations of Rabat, Kenitra and Casablanca • Design and calculation of various components of the supporting structures using the appropriate structural software (AUTOCAD, S-FRAME) • Management of the execution of the works on the field in coordination with the teams present on the site • Quality control of lots and materials in accordance with the requirements of the national building code • Drafting of activity reports

• Assist master students in the preparation and design of the optimal reinforced concrete mix (Mix Design) • Dosing and control of materials with reference to Canadian standards for reinforced concrete • Preparation, pouring and reinforcement of concrete • Ensuring a safe space in the laboratory in accordance with safety standards • Cleaning the service station in the laboratory

Capstone: Design of an extension to the Carleton University Heating Plant