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Siri E. Nelson, E.I.T.

Siri E. Nelson, E.I.T. CU EVEN Grad 2003. EVEN 1000 September 23, 2005. Choosing Major. Decided to study engineering (open option) during orientation at CU 1998 - First year that Environmental Engineering was offered as it’s own major Chose Environmental Engineering as my major.

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Siri E. Nelson, E.I.T.

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  1. Siri E. Nelson, E.I.T. CU EVEN Grad 2003 EVEN 1000 September 23, 2005

  2. Choosing Major • Decided to study engineering (open option) during orientation at CU • 1998 - First year that Environmental Engineering was offered as it’s own major • Chose Environmental Engineering as my major The New Yorker

  3. Undergraduate Work Experience • Research Experience Undergraduate (REU) Program • Studied the environmental impacts of airplane deicing fluids • Researcher • Studied the biofouling of nanofiltration membranes The New Yorker

  4. Becoming an Engineer Intern • 8 hour exam, 2 parts • Spring or Fall Semester of Senior Year • After you pass the FE, you are an Engineer Intern (E.I.) • Work under a Professional Engineer (P.E.) for 4 years until you are eligible to take the Principles and Practices of Engineering exam (P.E.) • After you pass the P.E. you are a Professional Engineer (P.E.) http://www.dora.state.co.us/engineers_surveyors/

  5. Post-graduation • During my last semester at CU I began applying for jobs (online and sending out letters and resumes) • Although I was offered a few jobs, I decided to take a few months off before getting a “real” job • When I moved back to Boulder an environmental consulting/ management firm in Aspen that I had applied to several months prior contacted me

  6. Environmental Consulting/ Management FirmAspen, Colorado • Applying • Interviewing • Accepting the position http://www.stayaspensnowmass.com/p-maroon-bells-wilderness.php

  7. Responsibilities • Environmental Phase I Site Assessment Reports, Baseline Inventory Reports, Wetland Delineations • Water Rights research • Assisted with managing local metropolitan districts • Worked on the development of a new water system at Buttermilk Metropolitan District • well drilling, water taps, meters, water rates, construction management

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  9. Relevant Course Work • CVEN 3414 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering • CHEN 2120 Material and Energy Balances • MCEN 4131 Air Pollution Control • CVEN 3454 Water Chemistry • CVEN 4434 Environmental Engineering Design • EBIO 4020 Stream Ecology • EBIO 3270 Ecosystem Ecology • Fluid Mechanics

  10. City of Bozeman, Montana • Applying • Interviewing • Accepting the position

  11. Responsibilities • Phase II Stormwater Management Administrator • Pavement Management Administrator • Development Review Committee • Storm Sewer Master Plan Development and Modeling • Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Development and Modeling

  12. Sewer tap being made Bozeman T.V. Inspection Van inspects sewer mains for problems Replacing a hydrant http://www.bozeman.net/water/water.html

  13. Bozeman Solvent Site • 1989 – Groundwater in the area was found to contain chlorinated solvents in excess of safe drinking water standards • perchloroethylene (PCE) • Pollutant was a dry cleaner

  14. Relevant Course Work • CVEN 3414 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering • CHEN 2120 Material and Energy Balances • CVEN 4434 Environmental Engineering Design • CVEN 3454 Water Chemistry • EBIO 4020 Stream Ecology • Fluid Mechanics

  15. Eagle County, Colorado • Applying • Interviewing • Accepting the position http://www.go-colorado.com/activityLink.cfm?activity_id=453066327

  16. Responsibilities • Development Review Team • Grading Permitting • Plat Review • Access Permitting Proposed Location of an ECO Bus Shelter

  17. Relevant Course Work • CVEN 3414 Fundamentals of Engineering • Fluid Mechanics • CVEN 4434 Environmental Engineering Design

  18. Typical Day of Work • Check/ return emails & messages • Review development files • erosion control, dust control • research sites (plats/ easements, geological hazards, aerial photos) • Ensure development conforms to the County Land Use Regulations and the International Building Code • Site Visits • Draft Memos/ letters of findings • Attend BOCC & Planning Commission Meetings

  19. Long Term Career Goals • Take and pass the P.E. • Public or private sector? • Grad school? The New Yorker

  20. Advice for an environmental engineering student from an environmental engineering grad • Take advantage of the resources available • Professors • Research/ Internship Opportunities • Learn the computer programs available • Learn how to write well • Become comfortable with public speaking

  21. The New Yorker Thanks for Listening!

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