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Environmental engineering senior earns outstanding graduate and culture impact honors

Jeff Zehnder — Tue, 06 May 2025 20:24:57 +0000

Environmental engineering senior earns outstanding graduate and culture impact honors Jeff Zehnder Tue, 05/06/2025 - 14:24

Jeff Zehnder

Evelyn Hoffman is a graduating senior in the environmental engineering program and a 2025 recipient of a Culture Impact from the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

She is also being recognized by the Environmental Engineering Program as one of two Outstanding Graduate Award honorees.

Below, Hoffman reflects on her time at ��ӽ紫ý and her next steps after graduation:

What are your post-graduation plans?

My current post graduation plan is to go back to work for EPA Region 8's drinking water program for the summer, where I perform sanitary surveys in Wyoming, ensuring that drinking water systems are maintained in such a way that protects public health.

In August, I will return to ��ӽ紫ý to complete my master's degree in environmental engineering as part of the BAM Program.

What is your favorite memory from your time at ��ӽ紫ý?

My favorite memory at ��ӽ紫ý has to be getting to go to the 2024 Transforming Gender Conference. As a young trans person, it's so rare for me to get to meet other trans people, especially older trans people living fully and openly in the world, doing cool work.

Getting to be a part of a full and thriving trans community really reinforced just how vital it is for queer people to have spaces to build community and resources, especially trans and cross-generational community.

What accomplishment are you most proud of, either academically or personally?

I'm most proud of the work that I've done with our Out in STEM chapter. Over the last two years of my time on the executive board, I've had the opportunity to bring our community to the national oSTEM conference for the first time, as well as organize and run the first ever Region E conference for Colorado oSTEM chapters, bringing together communities from CU, CSU, and Mines.

When did you feel like you hit your stride or feel like you were “officially” an engineer.

I really began to feel like an engineer during my research in the EBIO department with Nancy Emery and Ezra Kottler. As the research relied heavily on the local weather and precipitation at the wetland field sites in California, I was able to develop a soil moisture probe that uploaded its data to a remotely accessible database.

This allowed the lab to remotely monitor when the soil became saturated and the closed-system ponds began to fill.

Being able to independently design and produce a tool like that when no one else in the lab had the skills and experience to do so made me feel like I was truly an engineer.

What is your biggest piece of advice for incoming engineering students?

My biggest piece of advice to incoming students is to find a community. Find a community in your dorm to do calculus with, find a community that share your personal identities, and find a community in your major.

College is not something anyone can or should try to do alone, your journey is shaped by the communities you journey with.

What experiences or qualities do you think led to you receiving this award?

After coming to CU as a closeted trans woman, I found a community at oSTEM that took me in. The community supported me, taught me, and helped me grow into my identity and helped me find the confidence to come out and become a leader in the queer community on campus.

Since then I spent my college career seeking to give back to the queer community and hopefully provide that same support to some freshman engineer in the future.

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Environmental engineering senior recognized with research award

Jeff Zehnder — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:54:07 +0000

Environmental engineering senior recognized with research award Jeff Zehnder Fri, 05/02/2025 - 14:54

Henrik Helmig

Henrik Helmig is a graduating senior in the environmental engineering program and a 2025 recipient of a Research Award from the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Below, Helmig reflects on his time at ��ӽ紫ý and his next steps as an engineering professional.

What are your post-graduation plans?

Last week, I received and accepted a position to study vertical aerosol profiles and aerosol-cloud interactions in arctic regions at EPFL - Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne. The position is a four-year PhD appointment that I'm incredibly excited about. I will be starting this September, and my project will focus on performing vertically resolved measurements of aerosols, trace gases, and meteorological variables using the lab's helikite facility.

What is your favorite memory from your time at ��ӽ紫ý?

My favorite memory here at CU has been having the opportunity to conduct laboratory research within Marina Vance's air quality lab. I was ecstatic when I got accepted into the Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA) program, which enabled me to dive into hands-on environmental engineering work and explore my passion for atmospheric chemistry.

What accomplishment are you most proud of, either academically or personally?

I was able to present research that I conducted through the NSF-IRES's program at an international conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Last September, I travelled to Malaysia to present my research on "Coupling NASA satellite aerosol data with surface low-cost air sensor observations for mapping brick kiln particle emissions in and around the megacity of Dhaka, Bangladesh" at the 18th International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) Science Conference.

When did you feel like you hit your stride or feel like you were “officially” an engineer.

This semester, I have been a part of an amazing senior design project where my group has been working on a project called "Cleaning School Air in Commerce City - An Inexpensive, VOC-Removing, Activated Carbon Insert for Portable Air Cleaner".

This class and project have enabled me to utilize multiple aspects of my environmental engineering education, from fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to air quality monitoring and materials selection, all in one hands-on experience.

I really felt like I hit my stride and officially felt like an engineer when we began prototyping and testing our design in the laboratory on East Campus. Being in the lab, problem-solving with my teammates, and iterating based on real data gave me this sense of full circle, which felt quite satisfying.

Helmig being interviewed on National Science Foundation
research he conducted in Bangladesh.

What is your biggest piece of advice for incoming engineering students?

This response is tailored to provide advice for students wanting to pursue research. It can be daunting. Being surrounded by brilliant people who are conducting cutting-edge research and tackling complex scientific questions can sometimes make you take a step back and question your own abilities.

Imposter syndrome is real, and it’s inevitable to have feelings that your contributions aren’t as meaningful as those of others. However, the biggest thing that I have learned during these four years of undergraduate schooling is that research is not about knowing everything from the start; rather, it is about staying engaged, not being afraid to ask questions, and being motivated to embrace challenges as a diverse learning experience.

I came into Boulder knowing that if I wanted to gain research experience, I would have to go out of my way and connect with as many professors and people in the field as possible. Although taking this step was one that required extensive research and motivation, it proved to be very rewarding as it initiated my journey into the world of scientific discovery.

The best part of being involved in this field is that almost everyone you talk to is motivated to help you find an opportunity to learn or grow. Whether it be a professor, a graduate student, or someone in your field of interest, people are more than eager to share their work and offer guidance if you show genuine curiosity.

What experiences or qualities do you think led to you receiving this award?

First and foremost, I have been able to foster strong relationships with mentors, professors, and peers who have inspired and supported me throughout my time at ��ӽ紫ý.

I have been able to foster a sense of curiosity and persistence that has driven me to take on challenging research projects, such as my work in Vance’s air quality lab and my NSF research.

I have also learned not to give up when facing adverse moments in my work. Oftentimes in research, you may come across setbacks that can make you feel as though you're taking two steps backward for every step forward, and I've learned to embrace these difficult moments in pursuit of achieving the goals of a certain research project.

Henrik Helmig is a graduating senior in the environmental engineering program and a 2025 recipient of a Research Award from the College of Engineering and Applied Science...

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Students take third in national competition with design for Denver-area wastewater utility

Jeff Zehnder — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:02:43 +0000

Students take third in national competition with design for Denver-area wastewater utility Jeff Zehnder Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:02

Jeff Zehnder

WEF President-Elect Keith Hobson with team members Tess Insalaco, Caroline McClung, Bonnie Brudie, Joaquin Garfias, and Grace Lee.

Designing wastewater treatment of the future

A team of University of Colorado Boulder environmental engineering undergraduates has earned national accolades for a wastewater treatment project.

The group of five students took third place at the Water Environment Federation’s Student Design Competition in New Orleans last month with their senior capstone project to overhaul how a Denver-area utility, South Platte Renew, manages wastewater treatment.

“They serve 19 districts, including Littleton,” said team member Bonnie Brudie (EnvEngr’24). “They’re a forward-looking wastewater treatment plant, and their solids-handling treatment process is nearing the end of its life. They wanted a student team to evaluate their current system and propose improvements as if the whole system were being redone from scratch.”

All environmental engineering students complete a senior design capstone that challenges them to apply the skills they have learned over the course of their degree to a real-world problem. Many projects work with an outside business or government sponsor, like South Platte Renew.

The team, which also included Joaquin Garfias, Tess Insalaco, Grace Lee and Caroline McClung, spent a semester creating a conceptual design for a pyrolysis and biodrying system. It would utilize high temperatures in excess of 500 °C in an oxygen-free environment to turn solid waste into biochar, which eliminates most contaminants and per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFA) substances.

“It’s a new technology, but could revolutionize biosolid treatment in the USA,” Brudie said. “Pyrolysis turns solid waste into Class A Exceptional Quality under EPA rules, which is basically unregulated. You can do whatever you want with it.”

Before settling on pyrolysis, the team completed preliminary design work on the idea and conducted a thorough review of alternatives through a multi-criteria decision matrix that considered feasibility, cost, and regulatory compliance.

“The problem statement from SPR was extensive. They were great to work with, and they took our work seriously. They’re very interested in seeing what the possibilities will be. I don’t think they’ll jump on this right away, but if you’re looking out into the future, there is real potential,” Brudie said.

The proposal earned more than just positive feedback from SPR. The team also presented it to the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association’s student design competition earlier this spring, where they won first place, earning them a trip to the national WEF conference. There, they received third in the wastewater division.

“I wasn’t expecting to place at a national competition,” Brudie said. “We really put our best foot forward, and they liked our organization and our presentation style. We represented the great work students are doing at ��ӽ紫ý and the instruction we received.”

Brudie emphasized the entire team was critical to their success.

“Having people that are all working together for a similar end goal is so important. It was absolutely a team effort of the student members, faculty, our advisors, our principal, and technical advisor. Everyone showed up consistently and put energy into the project to make this happen,” Brudie said.

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Three students earn American Water Works Association scholarships

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:43:23 +0000

Three students earn American Water Works Association scholarships Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 08/11/2023 - 09:43

Three University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Engineering graduate students have earned 2023 scholarships through the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Emma Wells (Advisors: Amy Javernick-Will and Karl Linden) is recipient of the HDR One Water Institute Scholarship. Her work focuses on water quality and utility risk management. She says that her research is only successful through collaboration and she will use the scholarship funding while “working with operators, regulators, and utility management to understand their experiences with risk management. I will use these funds to meet with my partners and collect data. I hope that my work can be used to support utilities as they navigate ever-changing environmental, regulatory, and technical contexts to provide safe water"

Nadia Jorgensen (Advisor: Scott Summers), recipient of the Holly A. Cornell scholarship from Jacobs, says the scholarship will help with her future plans. “I hope to continue evaluating granular active carbon performance for controlling unregulated and regulated disinfection by-products across a range of water matrices and developing laboratory skills to analyze contaminants in samples.”

Emma Payne (Advisor: Karl Linden) is receiving the Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship. Her thesis is about improving UV advanced oxidation efficiency through tailored wavelength and radical promoter innovations. Emma in interested in passing on her knowledge to the next generation, "I am committed to being a good mentor and teacher, in addition to researcher and graduate student. As much as I thoroughly believe that my research will advance the field of environmental engineering, I also recognize that helping others to achieve their goals and contribute to the field is equally important. In this vein, I have pursued several mentoring and teaching opportunities and will continue to seek these opportunities out during my graduate career and beyond.”

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"I love solving challenging environmental problems."

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:07:32 +0000

"I love solving challenging environmental problems." Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 10/31/2022 - 09:07

Name: Yu Hong (Lisa) Wang
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Program: Environmental Engineering

"This department holds a warming place in my heart as I am greeted by smiling faces who genuinely care about each other."

I was born in China, Qingdao, an attractive coastal city with influences from both Germany and Japan. I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, a beautiful country known for its communal diversity. Growing up in a competitive all-girls British school, I had developed a love for reading and baking, alongside swimming and distance running. Recently my friends have convinced me to rock climb with them, which is also an incredibly rewarding sport. I am a senior in the Environmental Engineering Program focusing specifically on Indoor Air Quality, doing research with Professor Shelly Miller.

I plan to graduate with a BS in December 2019 and hope to continue graduate school here at CU. I love working with people, so I would say that the greatest accomplishment of my education so far is being able to build life-lasting relationships with the very people I have the honor to attend classes with. I’m incredibly passionate about God and hope to be used someday in Women’s ministry as a female engineer. My favorite place on campus right now is probably the newly furnished SEEC building. It’s a privilege to accompany research and homework with the magnificent view of the Flatirons right outside your window.

How did you choose to study Environmental Engineering at CU? What sets apart CU’s Environmental Engineering Program?

Besides the gorgeous winter campus pictures all over the internet, I chose CU for our ranking in EVEN and it was the most affordable school for my circumstance.

After the first semester in Environmental Engineering, I switched out to Mechanical, thinking that I could take an alternative route to where I wanted to be. After further inspection of my classes in junior year, I switched back into Environmental Engineering, finally understanding the path I want to pursue. I love solving challenging environmental problems, more than any other problem in the field of Engineering. I realized soon after that the Environmental Engineering Program at CU focuses not only on academia but every single faculty uplifts individual students in our department. When I walk into the Environmental Wing in the Engineering Centre, I am greeted by smiling faces of people who genuinely appreciate another individual outside of their intended academic or career path. That is why this department holds a warming place in my heart.

What enrichment activities (including internships, research, study abroad, etc.) have you been involved in at CU? How have these affected your experience here?

I have had the privilege to be part of the Engineering Honors Program, where I have encountered many talented, passionate engineering peers and friends. My freshman year, I gained insight on the technical field working for a start-up robotics company. My sophomore and junior years have stimulated my passion for academia and solving problems in a formal institution, learning to collaborate with people who are often older and more experienced than me. A slightly different community, however, has helped me grow from a freshman girl in STEM to a woman in STEM, is my ministry Christian Challenge.
I have gained a new understanding of how to influence and bless others as a Christian in engineering. Stepping out of this department, to a smaller community can sometimes be overwhelming as we lose hope to try to implement change in the world. However, to aim for a larger purpose, I can shift my perspective, putting on a different set of lenses to dream small and look towards the needs of my immediate vicinity to implement change. In my engineering classes, I’ve suddenly understood how to practically view every problem with a step by step mindset starting with changing my own thoughts, engaging my classmates and colleagues in the process before trying to ‘fix and change our society’.

What is a highlight of your academic career at CU? This could be a class, lab, project or research.

In the summer of 2018, through a research program by CU, I was able to work with Professor Shelly Miller. Professor Miller introduced me to the world of air pollution control, specifically focusing on indoor air quality. Currently, I am working on a project with the City of Boulder, trying to understand the benefits of public health relating to indoor air quality with a transition to cleaner energy in Boulder. Americans spend an average of 70-90% of our time indoors, so indoor air is one of the main factors that contribute to respiratory health. I love sharing ideas with people who come from such different backgrounds than I do. It’s been superbly rewarding.

What do you plan to do after graduating from CU? How has your educational experience helped you prepare for this?

I plan to stay at CU for an MS degree and hope to continue this path in academia. Rigorous engineering classes has helped nurture my stamina and time management skills to take on a lot more than I ever thought I could handle. And, of course, EVEN was what started my interest in the field of air pollution in the first place.

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EVEN undergraduate part of summer water reclamation research

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:07:20 +0000

EVEN undergraduate part of summer water reclamation research Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/24/2021 - 14:07

Whitney Knopp

Whitney Knopp – an undergraduate in the Environmental Engineering Program – spent her summer creating pasta-shaped 3D-printed plastic for use in water reclamation efforts.

The work is funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and is based in ��ӽ紫ý Research Professor John Pellegrino’s Fundamental Membrane Development, Characterization, & Applications lab. The plastic could be used to increase the mixing and crystallization of supersaturated, saline water after it is pumped through a tube during inland water reclamation efforts.

That ability could have lasting implications for water conservation in the west where there are many "impaired" inland water sources. That includes water coming up from underground due to fossil fuel production or excess agricultural drainage for example. Both of which could still have beneficial uses after some treatment. Reverse osmosis desalination can be used to make those and other sources suitable for broad use – potentially easing supply and conservation issues if done economically. However, there is always a "high salt" leftover that must be disposed of during these processes. Knoop’s work is part of an effort to maximize the amount of water available from those kinds of sources and minimize the amount of leftover water that contaminates the environment.

There are many real-world undergraduate student research opportunities in the college through industry, government, and academic partnerships. Find your fit by browsing the programs, or talk to a professor about open positions in their labs.

Whitney Knoop – an undergraduate in the Environmental Engineering Program – spent her summer creating pasta-shaped 3D-printed plastic for use in water reclamation efforts.

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CEAE and EVEN 2020 Live-Streamed Graduation Ceremony Video

Anonymous — Tue, 19 May 2020 15:09:25 +0000

CEAE and EVEN 2020 Live-Streamed Graduation Ceremony Video Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/19/2020 - 09:09

Congratulations on your Graduation!

The Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department and the Environmental Engineering Program hosted a live-streamed graduation ceremony on May 15, 2020.

More than 350 graduating students, faculty, staff, family and friends attended the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments.Thank you to all. Special thanks to our featured guest speaker Jonathan Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Wright Water Engineers and to our student speaker Peter Heller, who won the Outstanding Undergraduate Award from the College of Engineering and Applied Science and from the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Department.

Please find below the Program, the graduation updated slides and the video of the Ceremony.

Go Buffs!

2020 CEAE and EVEN Graduation Ceremony Slides Graduation Program

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hktsu-WEW5w]

The Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department and the Environmental Engineering Program hosted a live-streamed graduation ceremony on May 15, 2020. More than 350 graduating students, faculty, staff, family and friends attended the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments.

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Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Internship

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:09:20 +0000

Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Internship Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 04/07/2020 - 11:09

EPA Region 8 2020 Student Volunteer Job Announcement

Job Title: Cross Program Opportunity with the Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Branch

Background: EPA Region 8’s Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Branch houses multiple regulatory and nonregulatory environmental programs. The Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) program promotes a systemic approach to using and reusing materials more productively over their entire life cycles. SMM represents a change in how our society thinks about the use of natural resources and environmental protection. The Pollution Prevention Program is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source. Reducing the amount of pollution produced means less waste to control, treat, or dispose of. Less pollution means less hazards posed to public health and the environment. The (P2) Program works through grantees, who provide technical assistance and outreach to business, on implementing P2 best practices.

Job Description: The intern will help the regional SMM team to achieve program goals, including conducting a materials audit for the EPA Region 8 office space. As part of the Denver Office of Sustainability Commit to Action 2020 Sustainability Goals, and under the direction of EPA staff, the summer intern will coordinate measurement of trash, recyclables, and compostables from multiple break rooms, estimate diversion rate and make recommendations for behavioral interventions to improve diversion of materials from landfill. This materials characterization (waste audit) will supplement a previous audit completed in 2010.

The intern will assist the regional P2 team with researching and identifying environmental financing mechanisms for high capital P2 opportunities. Environmental finance is an emerging field where opportunities are arising for financing environmental improvements (such as stormwater “green” infrastructure to deep energy retrofits) requiring significant capital expenditures at reduced rates (compared to currently available commercial debt for these kinds of investments). EPA is interested in identifying and sharing information about environmental financing solutions for P2 because the program has observed that small- and medium-size manufacturing/processing businesses typically don’t have the capital needed to make innovative changes in their operations. The intern will also assist the P2 Program with launching the R8 P2 Award Program and planning for the 30-year anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) for P2 Week.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:

Assist in planning and implementing the waste audit;
Participate in national and regional workgroup calls to develop expertise in SMM and P2 issues;
Use EPA materials measurement tools to generate greenhouse gas equivalency reports to communicate benefits of materials diversion from landfills;
Learn and apply basic community-based social marketing concepts (messaging for behavior change) to recommend a communication and outreach plan for increasing materials diversion in the EPA Region 8 office space;
Research and identify environmental financing mechanisms
Research companies that have used innovative financing mechanisms and identify some successes or lessons learned
Identify a venue and/or conference where we can hold the R8 P2 Award Recognition
Propose innovative ideas on ways the region can celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the PPA. Both internally to R8 employees and externally to the public.
Other as needed.

Desired Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication
Basic Excel, Word, and Publisher
Social Media development
Ability to work independently
Works well on a team

Knowledge/Experience (optional, but a bonus):

Policy research experience
Knowledge of environmental policies, laws, and issues
Knowledge of sustainable practices for businesses and/or buildings
Knowledge of behavioral science, communication, and/or behavioral intervention strategies
Waste audit planning and implementation
Communication and outreach

Timeline: Intern will be on board for a minimum of 2 months, with the goal being 3 months. The maximum is 4 months but this is not assured.

Desired hours per week: 10 – 40 hours (in-office only) (preference will be given to qualified candidates available to work more hours per week).

Desired start date: May 25^th(this may be negotiated) (Note: From the time of acceptance, there will be a 2-4-week period prior to the first day of work while paperwork is completed.)

How to Apply: Email your transcripts, resume, cover sheet to Kimberly Pardue Welch, Pardue-welch.kimberly@epa.gov. Applications are appreciated by Friday, April 3, 2020, but the position will be open until filled.

For More Information: contact Kimberly Pardue Welch, in the Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Branch, U.S. EPA Region 8; Pardue-welch.kimberly@epa.gov

Contact: Elaine Robles, Human Resources, 303.312.6194 or robles.elaine@epa.gov

Apply today for a Cross Program Opportunity with the Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Branch of the EPA.

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CWS Technology Development and Research Recruitment

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:16:19 +0000

CWS Technology Development and Research Recruitment Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2020 - 13:16

invites applications for the position of Research Series:

Operations Analyst 1, Operations Specialist, & Engineering Research Intern

OPENING DATE: 03/06/20

CLOSING DATE: 04/13/20 05:00 PM

THE POSITION:

The Treatment Plant Services Department currently has an opening in the Technology Development and Research Division. This opening is part of the Research series, which includes; Operations Analyst 1, Operations Specialist, & Engineering Research Intern positions.

The distinction between the positions are:

Engineering Research Intern: An excellent opportunity to develop Research experience working for a nationally-recognized wastewater treatment facility in the public sector. The salary range for this position is: $38,793 - $53,341.

Operations Specialist: Within a team of engineers, researches improvements in the operations of the District's programs including the four wastewater treatment facilities. Conducts research projects to optimize program operations, develops new innovative technologies, verifies operational data for purchase or design of new technologies, or reduces the risk of regulatory noncompliance. The salary range for this position is: $59,682 - $82,063.

Operations Analyst 1: Researches improvements in the operations of the District's programs including the four wastewater treatment facilities. Conducts research projects to optimize program operations, develops new innovative technologies, verifies operational data for purchase or design of new technologies, or reduces the risk of regulatory noncompliance. The salary range for this position is: $67,640 - $93,004.

Additional Information:

Temporary position, up to six months.
Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, and criminal background check.
For some positions, the successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to these classifications. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions)

Engineering Research Intern:

Assist with research projects as assigned.
Assistance in the facility will include monitoring and evaluation of full-scale fermentation, monitoring of biological phosphorous removal process, and evaluation of process instrumentation.
Candidates will work with engineering, operations, and maintenance to design, conduct, and troubleshoot testing programs.
Provide technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate testing reports. Present and discuss findings from testing with managers.

Operations Specialist:

Plan and conduct wastewater treatment research projects as assigned.
Interact with District personnel related to testing and correlation of research results with on-going operations.
Develop testing protocols and experiments based on research objectives and modify as needed based on interpretation of results.
Conduct data analysis and statistical interpretation to test research hypotheses.
Write research reports and present findings at conferences and to colleagues.
Manage research within required budget and time constraints.

For additional information regarding the job responsibilities and qualifications, please review the position description.

Operations Analyst 1:

Develop, plan and conduct wastewater treatment research projects as assigned.
Interact with District personnel related to testing and correlation of research results with on-going operations.
Develop new analytical and measurement techniques as required for collecting appropriate data.
Conduct data analysis and statistical interpretation to test research hypotheses.
Organize and coordinate the use of various lab research spaces at multiple District locations.
Write research reports, journal articles, and present findings at research conferences.
Manage research within the required budget and time constraints.
Prepare and present data analysis to consultants in support of capital improvement projects.

For additional information regarding the job responsibilities and qualifications, please review the position description.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

(Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying)

Engineering Research Intern:

A current or recently graduated student with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or other science.
Coursework in wastewater treatment is desired.

Operations Specialist:

Two (2) years or more of responsible experience in conducting research related to environmental engineering or sciences.
College-level coursework in, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis, laboratory methodologies, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or related fields.

Operations Analyst 1:

Three (3) years or more of increasingly responsible experience in conducting research related to environmental engineering or sciences.
College-level coursework in, chemistry, biology, microbiology, quantitative analysis, laboratory methodologies, hydrology, environmental science, ecology, or related fields.

In addition to the Experience and Training Guidelines listed above, some positions may prefer Master of Science degree in environmental engineering, engineering, or science with an emphasis on chemistry, biology, or microbiology, or related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Applications May Be Filed Online At:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cws/jobs/2736193/research-series-operations-analyst-1-operations-specialist-engineering-resea

http://www.cleanwaterservices.org

2550 SW Hillsboro Highway Hillsboro, OR 97123 503.681.3600

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2020 Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship Applications Available

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:13:04 +0000

2020 Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship Applications Available Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2020 - 14:13

The Board of Directors of the Colorado Groundwater Association has announced the availability of the Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship for 2020. They will again be awarding one or more scholarships of up to $2,000 in April. The scholarship is open to graduate students and senior undergraduates (as of Fall 2020) attending an accredited college or university in Colorado who are working on groundwater-related topics.

Application Deadline: April 3, 2020

To Apply:

1. Submit an original letter detailing your proposed research or independent study project. Topics must involve some aspect of groundwater science or engineering. Please discuss how the scholarship funds will be used to enhance your work.

2. Submit an official transcript of grades and proof of enrollment (scanned copies acceptable) and contact information for either your advisor or a faculty member familiar with your studies.

For more information check out the PDF Flyer or visit their website.

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Undergraduate Students

Environmental engineering senior earns outstanding graduate and culture impact honors

What are your post-graduation plans?

What is your favorite memory from your time at ���ӽ紫ý?

What accomplishment are you most proud of, either academically or personally?

When did you feel like you hit your stride or feel like you were “officially” an engineer.

What is your biggest piece of advice for incoming engineering students?

What experiences or qualities do you think led to you receiving this award?

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Environmental engineering senior recognized with research award

What are your post-graduation plans?

What is your favorite memory from your time at ���ӽ紫ý?

What accomplishment are you most proud of, either academically or personally?

When did you feel like you hit your stride or feel like you were “officially” an engineer.

What is your biggest piece of advice for incoming engineering students?

What experiences or qualities do you think led to you receiving this award?

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"I love solving challenging environmental problems."

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EVEN undergraduate part of summer water reclamation research

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CEAE and EVEN 2020 Live-Streamed Graduation Ceremony Video

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Chemical Safety and Environmental Stewardship Internship

EPA Region 8 2020 Student Volunteer Job Announcement

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CWS Technology Development and Research Recruitment

invites applications for the position of Research Series:

Operations Analyst 1, Operations Specialist, & Engineering Research Intern

OPENING DATE: 03/06/20

CLOSING DATE: 04/13/20 05:00 PM

THE POSITION:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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2020 Harlan Erker Memorial Scholarship Applications Available

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