Summary

Experience

Senior Water Treatment Engineer|AECOM

Houston, TXJun 2020Present

• Led the design and commissioning of a 15 MGD municipal drinking water treatment plant upgrade, reducing operational costs by 12% through optimized chemical dosing and filtration processes.
• Managed cross-functional teams of 5-7 engineers on three concurrent water infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery for projects valued up to $25M.
• Developed comprehensive hydraulic models using WaterCAD and SewerCAD for complex pipeline networks, improving system reliability by 20% and identifying critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Conducted treatability studies and pilot plant evaluations for industrial wastewater streams, achieving 95% compliance with new EPA discharge limits for a major petrochemical client.

Environmental Engineer|CDM Smith

Austin, TXJun 2018May 2020

• Assisted in the design and optimization of biological wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), contributing to a 10% improvement in effluent quality for two municipal clients.
• Performed data analysis on water quality parameters and operational performance, identifying trends and recommending process adjustments that saved $50K annually in chemical consumption.
• Prepared detailed engineering reports, permit applications, and technical specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.

Projects

Advanced Water Reuse Feasibility Study

Mar 2022Sep 2023

• Conducted a comprehensive feasibility study for a direct potable reuse (DPR) system, evaluating various treatment trains including RO, UV-AOP, and granular activated carbon.
• Provided cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment, guiding the client's $100M infrastructure investment decision for future water supply.
• Collaborated with regulatory agencies to ensure proposed designs met stringent water quality and public health standards.

Industrial Wastewater Minimization & Treatment Upgrade

Jan 2021Jun 2022

• Designed an integrated wastewater treatment and resource recovery system for a manufacturing plant, reducing freshwater intake by 30% and achieving zero liquid discharge targets.
• Implemented a new anaerobic digestion process that generated 1.5 MW of renewable energy from industrial effluent, offsetting significant operational costs.
• Successfully navigated complex permitting processes with state environmental agencies, securing all necessary approvals ahead of schedule.

Municipal Stormwater Management Plan

Jul 2020Dec 2021

• Developed a comprehensive stormwater management plan for a rapidly developing urban area, incorporating green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID) strategies.
• Modeled stormwater runoff and pollutant loading reductions, demonstrating a projected 25% decrease in flood frequency and 40% improvement in receiving water quality.
• Facilitated public workshops and stakeholder engagement to build consensus and support for proposed infrastructure improvements.

Education

Texas A&M University|Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Environmental Focus)

College Station, TXAug 2018May 2020

• Thesis on Advanced Oxidation Processes for micropollutant removal in drinking water.
• Dean's List recipient, 2019 and 2020.

The University of Texas at Austin|Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Austin, TXAug 2014May 2018

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0.
• Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter.

Publications

Enhanced Removal of Pharmaceutical Micropollutants via UV-C/H2O2 Advanced Oxidation Processes in Potable Reuse Systems

Mar 2020P. Sullivan, L. Chen, R. Gupta

Optimizing Activated Sludge Performance: A Data-Driven Approach to Nutrient Removal in Municipal WWTPs

Nov 2021P. Sullivan, J. Smith

Application of AI and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in Water Treatment Infrastructure

Jul 2023A. Davis, P. Sullivan

Skills

Process Engineering

Water & Wastewater Treatment DesignHydraulic ModelingChemical Dosing OptimizationMembrane FiltrationBiological Treatment (Activated Sludge, MBR)UV Disinfection

Software & Tools

AutoCADWaterCADSewerCADEPANETBioWinArcGIS

Regulatory Compliance

EPA Regulations (NPDES, SDWA)TCEQ PermittingOSHA StandardsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentsHazardous Waste Management

Project Management

Project Planning & SchedulingBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentClient CommunicationContractor OversightQA/QC

Analytics & Testing

Water Quality AnalysisTreatability StudiesLab Testing (BOD, COD, TSS)Data InterpretationStatistical Analysis