Before joining Schaeffers in 2005 as senior project manager, Nelson gained hands on experience in the roles of municipal designer and design manager with different engineering consulting companies. Today he is overseeing Subdivision Design Department and has accrued over 20 years of progressive experience in planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects.
Nelson has extensive knowledge of the development and infrastructure improvement processes as well as comprehensive understanding of various municipalities/agencies design and permitting requirements. He has designed many site plans, municipal improvement, subdivision, spine servicing, etc. engineering projects that have involved co-ordination with multiple stakeholders. Nelson currently is responsible for managing staff and delivering civil engineering design services along with utility condition assessments and relocations for complex servicing projects.