Assistant Engineering

M onica Rothermel

**** ****** **** ****** ****, PA 15102 724-***-**** ******.*********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain an environmental engineering position with opportunity for growth and development

Education

University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA GPA: 3.76

Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sustainability and Green Design, Expected

August 2011

Thesis: “Coupling the Wastewater Treatment Process with an Algal Photobioreactor for Nutrient

Removal and Renewable Resource Production.”

University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA GPA: 3.77

Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, April 2009

Experience

Graduate Student Assistant

University of Pittsburgh, May 2009 – August 2011

• Research Assistant: Designed, monitored, and tested algal photobioreactors designed to

simultaneously treat wastewater and produce renewable resources, assessed sustainability of

products and processes related to wastewater treatment and biofuel production, coordinated

undergraduate assistants, prepared technical proposals, presented research accomplishments

at state and national conferences

• Teaching Assistant: Graded homework and exams and conducted review sessions

• Graduate Student Advisor: Advised high school students throughout the design of a portable

and potable water filtration device

Environmental Engineering Co-op

GAI Consultants, January 2007 – April 2009

• Technical Assistant, Environmental and Energy Services Department: Preparation of Erosion

and Sediment control plans, sedimentation pond design, gas pipeline layout, channel design,

channel and river modeling, environmental permitting, and cost estimations

Relevant Skills

AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, VTPSUHM, SimaPro, Life Cycle Assessment, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

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and Powerpoint), Adobe

Certifications

Engineer-in-Training

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Activities and Honors

Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honors Society

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Phi Eta Sigma – Honors Society

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Phi Sigma Rho – Engineering Sorority

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PWEA/WEF member

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PennTEC 2011 Student Award Winner

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