Engineer Manager

Lindsey Walaski, E.I.T., LEED Green Associate

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EDUCATION

Union College, Schenectady, NY

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering November 2010

Study Abroad: Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic Fall 2008

Senior Project: The Design and Construction of a Contractible Curtain to Prevent Rubbernecking January 2010-June 2010

• Researched existing alternatives to prevent rubbernecking due to motor vehicle accidents, leading to the design and manufacture of

a contractible curtain for use at the scene.

• Interviewed the Schenectady Fire Department and the Mohawk Ambulance EMS to learn about their personal experiences and

assess the feasibility of the project.

• Completed finite element analysis using Abaqus to evaluate the impacts of wind loads.

• Designed a model using SolidWorks and manufactured three prototypes.

• Presented results in a design report and oral presentation to faculty members and peers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Environmental Engineer, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission June 2011-Present

ALBANY, NEW YORK

• Manage upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and green infrastructure projects with the NYS Department of Environmental

Conservation.

• Analyze contract documents, performance data, and engineering reports associated with the construction projects and the operation

of the wastewater treatment plants.

• Manage budgets and contract renewals for green infrastructure construction projects.

• Write memoranda, letters, and technical reports and provide recommendations to supervisor to ensure compliance with water quality

standards and the objectives of each project.

• Conduct commissioning inspections to verify equipment was installed and operates in accordance with contract documents.

Environmental Intern, Anderson, Mulholland & Associates, Inc., WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK March 2011-June 2011

• Managed data obtained and collected for the preparation of environmental site assessments including but not limited to field data,

lab results, budgets and invoices.

Science Intern, NYS Office of the Attorney General Environmental Protection Bureau

ALBANY, NEW YORK September 2010-November 2010

• Developed a table assessing which pharmaceuticals are likely to be found in drinking water as part of a published journal article.

• Managed a NYSDEC effort at Union College to educate staff and students not to flush their prescription drugs.

Intern, AEI Consultants, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY July 2009-August 2009

• Assisted project managers on site visits for environmental site assessments.

• Researched the historical background of properties by contacting local agencies and cataloging environmental issues.

• Organized and updated project checklists, job databases, and invoices to monitor the completion of projects.

Facilities Intern, New York Botanical Garden, BRONX, NEW YORK June 2008-August 2008

• Organized and maintained a records system to track documents from projects, invoices, receipts, and personnel files to make

information more accessible to staff.

• Summarized responses to NYBG’s request for proposal for co-generation plant from various companies for review/use by the

Operations Manager.

PROFESSIONAL CREDIENTIALS

• Engineer In Training Certification, New York, 2011

• LEED Green Associate, 2013

• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training

AFFILIATIONS

• USGBC New York Upstate Chapter, NEIWPCC Sustainability Committee, Honest Weight Food Cooperation, New York Water

Environment Association

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, MatLab, Abaqus, Coral Draw, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, ArcGIS, LEED Online

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