Calvin Black, PE, PLS

Calvin joined GCW in 1976 and has had responsible charge of, and/or directed staff in, the development, analysis, and preparation of complete and constructible design packages for a number of major urban arterial roadways, bridges, and freeway interchanges in addition to a full complement of drainage facilities. He is recognized for his expertise in flood control issues of the arid Southwest. Calvin supervises the activities and products of the internal specialty design divisions providing hydrologic / hydraulic analyses and design, and structural engineering. Throughout his career, which spans nearly 40 years, Calvin has amassed extensive experience in coordinating with local, regional, state, and federal agencies with jurisdiction in Southern Nevada. He actively participates in studies, design engineering, and land surveying for numerous landside and airside projects for the Clark County airport system, developing flexible and maintainable designs for the rapidly changing capacity and safety requirements in the aviation industry. Calvin also plays a key role in implementing mentoring programs, and information forums for technical staff and EITs preparing for licensing exams.