Scott Taylor Named Diplomate of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers

RBF Consulting's Senior Vice President and Carlsbad Office Manager, Scott Taylor, PE, D.WRE, was recently named a Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE), a subsidiary of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Scott Taylor is a nationally-recognized expert in stormwater quality with 25 years of experience. Mr. Taylor speaks nationally and internationally to further the understanding of preserving the quality of our water resources. He is an expert in TMDLs (Total Daily Maximum Loads), BMP (Best Management Practices) research and BMP design.

“We commend Scott Taylor for his leadership and contribution to water quality across the country,” stated Bob Kallenbaugh, Co-CEO of RBF Consulting. “His work is improving the environment for future generations.”

Mr. Taylor earned a BSCE from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, and an MSCE from California State University at Long Beach, both with an emphasis in water resources engineering. He has been a part-time lecturer at the University of California, Irvine, and California State University, Long Beach, where he instructed undergraduate courses in hydrology and hydraulic design. He is course coordinator and lecturer in a P.E. license review course and has instructed courses in BMP Design through ASCE Continuing Education.

He is currently serving as chairman of the Board of Directors for the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). He has presented technical papers on the subjects of flood control and BMP effectiveness at domestic and international conferences and has consulted to the Government of Hong Kong relative to stormwater quality. Mr. Taylor is a registered civil engineer in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee.

In support of AAWRE's mission in ‘Elevating level of Standards' – to broaden and deepen the body of knowledge for practicing engineers, AAWRE's certification was developed to improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the profession of water resources engineers. The D.WRE represents strong professional ethics and a commitment to life-long learning and continuing professional development. Since the start of AAWRE's Diplomate over 500 water resources engineers worldwide have qualified for the credential. Mr. Taylor is also a Fellow with ASCE.

About AAWRE:

AAWRE's mission is to improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the profession of water resources engineering by certifying engineers with specialized knowledge in water resources, recognizing the ethical practice of water resources engineering at the expert level, encouraging continued professional development for engineers, and supporting positions on water resources issues important to the public health. The American Academy of Water Resources Engineers was founded by members of the ASCE's Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) and is the first Academy of the Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC).

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