Olivia Thompson

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: olivia.thompson@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: oliviathompsonwatereng

Summary

Six years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, specializing in the design, optimization, and operational oversight of treatment facilities. Proven track record in enhancing process efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing complex infrastructure projects from conceptualization to commissioning.

Successfully led initiatives to reduce operational costs by 15% through innovative process improvements and implemented advanced SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control in municipal wastewater plants.

Experience

Wastewater Treatment Engineer, Irish Water -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2020 – present

• Managed the operational performance of three municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serving a population equivalent of 250,000, ensuring compliance with EPA discharge licenses.

• Spearheaded a process optimization project at the Ringsend WWTP, resulting in a 10% reduction in energy consumption and a 12% improvement in effluent quality.

• Designed and implemented upgrades for nutrient removal systems, achieving consistent compliance with stricter phosphorus and nitrogen discharge limits.

• Conducted detailed hydraulic modeling and process simulations using InfoWorks WS/CS and Biowin to identify system bottlenecks and propose efficient solutions.

Graduate Water Engineer, AECOM Ireland -- Dublin, Ireland

July 2018 – Aug 2020

• Assisted in the design and feasibility studies for various water infrastructure projects, including new potable water treatment plants and distribution network upgrades.

• Prepared technical reports, tender documents, and specifications for water and wastewater projects, adhering to client requirements and national standards.

• Contributed to site surveys, data collection, and analysis for water quality assessments and hydrological modeling.

• Gained experience in project management methodologies and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Education

University College Dublin, MEngSc in Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2017 – Sept 2018

University College Dublin, BE in Civil Engineering -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2013 – June 2017

Skills

Water & Wastewater Engineering: Process Design, Hydraulic Modeling, SCADA Systems, Nutrient Removal, Sludge Management, Water Quality Analysis, Regulatory Compliance (EPA), Feasibility Studies, Treatment Plant Operations

Software & Tools: InfoWorks WS/CS, Biowin, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MS Project, MATLAB, EPANET, WaterCAD

Project Management: Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Management, Technical Reporting, Tender Preparation

Certifications: Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland), Confined Space Entry, Manual Handling