Curriculum Vitae – Edward Vergouwen

Personal Information

• Full Name: Adrianus Cornelis Vergouwen

• Preferred Name: Edward

• Date of Birth: 16 August 1973

• Nationality: Dutch

• Civil Status: Unmarried, cohabiting

• Address: Torenpad 2, 4872 XN Etten-Leur, The Netherlands

• Phone: +31 (0)6 46395518

• Email: edwardverg@hotmail.com / evecivieletechniek@gmail.com

• Company: EVE Civiele Techniek (sole proprietorship)

• Chamber of Commerce: Breda 54429692

• VAT: NL1550.22.404.B02 | VAT ID: NL001803799B93

Profile

Experienced Civil & Structural Engineer with over 20 years of expertise in infrastructure, civil engineering, and precast concrete design. Specialized in structural calculations, design validation, and execution support for large-scale infrastructure projects. Skilled in bridging design and construction with thorough technical knowledge and practical experience across Dutch and Belgian markets.

Key Competencies

• Structural Engineering & Design (viaducts, bridges, foundations, retaining walls, quay walls, noise barriers, waterworks)

• Civil Infrastructure & Building Structures

• Quality Control & Design Verification

• Prefabricated Concrete Elements & Detailing

• Project Execution Support & Site Collaboration

• Software: AutoCAD, DIANA, SCIA Engineer, DSNR, Technosoft, Deltares, Idea, BIM Collab (viewer)

• Languages: Dutch (native), English (fluent), basic German/French

Education & Training

• VWO – 1992

• Bodemsaneringstechniek, Oranjewoud Oosterhout – 1995

• Hogeschool Midden Brabant, Civil Engineering – 1996

• Delft University of Technology, MSc Civil Engineering (Mechanics & Structures) – 2000

• CGF1 Geotechniek, Delft – 2001

• Geotechnical Earth Retaining Structures (PAO), Delft – 2002

• VCA Basic Safety – 2002

Professional Experience

Ossendrechtse Beton Industrie – Ossendrecht, The Netherlands

Structural Engineer (part-time)
01/2021 – Present

• Detail design of prefabricated concrete elements for both utility and civil engineering projects.

Freelance Structural Engineer (part-time)
01/2021 – Present

• Design and execution support for various contractors and engineering firms, including:

  • ROWIJ: joint expansion design

  • TBI Mobilis: RIF010 reinforced concrete surf channel, Rotterdam

  • WTOP: noise barrier design

  • DVA Engineering & De Vries Werkendam: reinforced concrete public swimming pool, Alblasserdam

  • IRI: design validation of infrastructure projects

  • Hachmang Aanneming BV: Berliner retaining walls

  • Van Kessel: retaining walls N223, De Lier

  • MvO–Van der Ven: fish passages

  • Betonfiguratie: reinforced concrete pavements

  • Huub Verlouw: retaining walls and wooden bridges

  • Nispen Lasmij: lifting beams for factories

  • MPB Bouwservice / VVR Architects: residential renovations

  • Urbastyle (Belgium): precast concrete elements & street furniture for infrastructure

IRI (Giessen) – Design Verification Engineer (part-time)

2011 – 2021

• Verification of infrastructure and utility design projects including:

  • SAA A9 Gaasperdammerweg

  • Groningen Southern Ring Road

  • Zwolle Bus Bridge & Bike Parking

  • Zuidasdok Amsterdam

  • Gorinchem Passenger Tunnel

  • Railway projects (Bleiswijk bridge replacement, Geldermalsen area, Almere Hogering)

  • Parking garage Boerenwetering, Amsterdam

DVA Engineering B.V. – Giessen, The Netherlands

Co-owner / Structural Engineer
05/2007 – 10/2011

• Execution design of quay walls, cofferdams, underwater concrete, pumping stations, crane foundations, piers, and bridge foundations.

• Collaboration with IRI for design validation in infrastructure and utility projects (e.g. Kosmos Noord-Holland).

Various Freelance Assignments (2003 – 2007)

• Studiegroep Antwerpen Mobiel / Belgroma N.V. (Belgium): Masterplan Antwerp – Oosterweel connection, Noorderlaan Bridge over Albertkanaal.

• Atlas Bouw en Advies: precast concrete detailing and post-tensioned floor design.

• M.J. Oomen Aannemingsmaatschappij: civil water treatment projects (pumping stations, storage basins).

• Funderingstechniek Verstraeten: detail design of mast foundations (for Essent).

• Grontmij Vlaanderen: Diabolo project – prestressed viaduct at Brussels Airport.

Heijmans Beton- en Waterbouw B.V. – Zaltbommel, The Netherlands

Structural Engineer
09/2000 – 09/2003

• High-Speed Rail Brabant-South: structural calculations for viaducts and underpasses.

• DO Harnaschpolder Wastewater Treatment Plant, Schipluiden.

Earlier Experience

• TNO Fire Safety Centre, Rijswijk (Graduation project, 1999–2000): Research on fire safety of hollow-core slabs (Prof. Stark & Prof. Walraven).

• Visser & Smit Bouw, Papendrecht (Internship, 1995): Execution support for Moerdijk power plant and drafting for GAVI Wijster.

• Municipality of Roosendaal (Internship, 1994): Road management planning, Civil Department.