CLAIRE N. TREVISAN, EIT
cntrev@gmail.com | 571 499 3412 | www.linkedin.com/in/clairetrevisan/
Creative environmental EIT specializing in water resources and clean energy modeling. Adept in qualitative and quantitative analysis; excellent ability to summarize technical analyses and communicate results; proficient use of Excel, ArcGIS, and Python with an aptitude to learn new software; critical thinker and dedicated learner.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (UVA), School of Engineering & Applied Science Charlottesville, VA
B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a Minor in Global Sustainability Class of 2018
GPA: 3.75 High Distinction
WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clackamas County Sustainability & Solid Waste (AmeriCorps) Clackamas County, OR
Rural Energy Specialist September 2018 – July 2019
§ Conducted greenhouse gas inventory for Clackamas County operations, including wastewater treatment plants, with consultant, Good Company, to inform county policies on sustainable operations
§ Researched strategies for local governments to promote strategic, small-scale solar development resulting in a proposed amendment to zoning regulations for the Planning Commission to review
§ Managed event outreach, communication, and coordination for a workshop on community-owned solar energy in Clackamas County yielding 40+ community stakeholders and organizations in attendance
Departments of Civil & Environmental and Systems Engineering (UVA) Charlottesville, VA
Assistant in Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems September 2017 – July 2018
§ Proofed and revised textbook on interdependent complex system of systems modeling with MS Office
Capstone Research on Electric Grid Resilience August 2017 – May 2018
§ Modeled Puerto Rico’s electric grid using Python, ArcGIS, and FEMA’s HAZUS program to compare reliability and resilience of distributed and centralized grid structures in extreme storm events
§ Researched the use of distributed energy resources in disaster resilience and climate adaptation
4-VA Research Assistant March 2016 – September 2017
§ Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data and summarized research findings contributing to a report addressing the role of stakeholders, communities, and the environment in energy policy and planning
University of Auckland, Environmental Engineering (International Exchange) Auckland, NZ
Undergraduate Research Assistant February 2017 – July 2017
§ Studied the use of biochars and activated carbon as a method for mitigating inorganic nitrogen contaminants in agricultural soils to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
University of Virginia: Fluid Mechanics & Lab
Water Resources Engineering
§ Analyzed rainfall runoff data using Python and conducted watershed analysis using ArcGIS
Green Cities, Green Sites: Low Impact Development in Landscape Architecture
Science & Technology Leadership in the 21st Century
Probability & Statistics
University of Auckland: Surface Water Quality Modeling
§ Modeled the concentration of arsenic in the Lower Waikato River using US EPA’s WASP model to determine the river’s suitability as a future drinking water source for Auckland, NZ
University of Oregon: Credit for AmeriCorps service in the Institute for Policy Research & Engagement
ADDITIONAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, & AFFILIATIONS
Technical Skills: Experience with MS Office Suite (intermediate Excel), ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Python, SWMM
Professional Skills: Strong work ethic, Effective written/oral communication, Innovative problem-solving
Certifications: Environmental Engineer-in-Training (EIT, Virginia)
Affiliations: American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association