Robert Bacon
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OBJECTIVE
Hard working entry level environmental engineer looking to apply my education and experience in the fields of stormwater, sustainability and green infrastructure. I am excellent at research, time management and problem solving skills, and have the ability to function at a high level in a wide variety of settings. RECENT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager - PSU Capstone Project January 2016 – June 2016
Designed the remediation scheme for an ecoroof that has been taken over by invasive grass
Scheme was approved and funded by school executives
Design included: Alternatives Analysis, Budget/Costs, CADD Design Sheets, Construction Schedule, Project Overview and Long-Term Maintenance Guide
Project Manager – BETA Project PSU October 2015 - Current
Designed a filtration system that removes the nutrients and metals from the effluent of ecoroofs
Tested the ecoroof effluent water quality using atomic absorption spectrophotometry and other testing equipment
Research Intern - PSU June 2015 to December 2015
Helped design, build and perform a soil column study funded by Portland OR Bureau of Environmental Services
Analyzed different soil media amendment’s ability to remove pollutants from stormwater
Lead Technician for water quality testing – Responsible for training and QA/QC Sustainability Engineer – WSU Vancouver February 2013 to June 2014
Evaluated sustainable options for implementation and feasibility
Hosted sustainability events and initiated student/faculty sustainability groups
Designed and implemented efficiency programs for departments
Wrote technical reports pertaining to LED and high efficiency upgrades Project Manager - EPA RainWorks Challenge September 2012- December 2015
Led a team of students/faculty to design green infrastructure for managing storm water on campus
Addressed the impacts of climate change on managing storm water runoff
Developed and presented design boards to stakeholders
Wrote project reviews document evaluating costs and benefits Military Service
Sergeant E5- United States Marine Corps
2531 Field Communications – Radio, wire and computer equipment operator COMMUNTY INVOLVEMENT
WSU Master Gardener 2009 – present
Friends of Trees - Crew Leader 2012 – present
Vancouver Watershed Alliance - Vice Chair 2013 - present EDUCATION
Portland State University - BS - June 2016
Environmental Engineering Major
Environmental Studies Minor
Relevant Coursework: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Sketching, Engineering Problem Solving, Chemistry, Calculus 1-4, Technical Writing, Micro Economics, Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Physics 1-3, Public and Private Investment, Urban Environmental Issues, Linear Algebra, Microbiology, Environmental Sustainability, Science and Policy Considerations, Differential Equations, Environmental Risk Assessment, Applied Statistics, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Science Management 1-3, Thermodynamics, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Geology for Engineers, Soil Mechanics, Water Resource Engineering, Urbanization and Community, Hydrogeology, Open Channel Flow, Environmental Cleanup Restoration, Field GIS, Subsurface Hydrology, Unit Operations Environmental Engineering, Chemistry of Environmental Toxins, Soil and Groundwater Restoration, Soils and Land Use, Toxins in the Environment, Water Resources Management