Experience

Herrera Environmental Consultants

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Engineer IV

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Seattle, Washington, United States Plan and design of solid waste infrastructure facilities (landfills and transfer stations) and mine reclamation sites; environmental monitoring; prepare written reports, design documents, and interact with clients, contractors, and other consultants; provide project consulting support working on multi-disciplinary, complex project teams; maintain an active role and visibility within local, regional, and national professional associations and organizations; construction oversight; conduct… Show more Plan and design of solid waste infrastructure facilities (landfills and transfer stations) and mine reclamation sites; environmental monitoring; prepare written reports, design documents, and interact with clients, contractors, and other consultants; provide project consulting support working on multi-disciplinary, complex project teams; maintain an active role and visibility within local, regional, and national professional associations and organizations; construction oversight; conduct research and data collection; assess restoration and environmental impacts. Show less



Royal Consulting Services, Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Sep 2023

  Project Manager specializing in water resources, environmental, and agricultural engineering projects, concentrating in the areas of wastewater, stormwater, nutrient management, potable water, and solid waste systems. Within these areas of expertise, I have garnered extensive experience with collecting and recording onsite data, data analysis, design, design calculations, permitting, construction specifications, operations and maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and construction… Show more Project Manager specializing in water resources, environmental, and agricultural engineering projects, concentrating in the areas of wastewater, stormwater, nutrient management, potable water, and solid waste systems. Within these areas of expertise, I have garnered extensive experience with collecting and recording onsite data, data analysis, design, design calculations, permitting, construction specifications, operations and maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and construction supervision. Show less



Broward County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Engineer - Solid Waste Management Program

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2021

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area • Conduct field inspection of waste management facilities to verify adherence to County and State codes. • Update and maintain ArcGIS mapping of all pertinent areas within the program • Review applications and plans of Professional Engineers for new and currently licensed waste management facilities to verify adherence to County and State codes. • Review license applications, financial assurance documents, & monthly groundwater monitoring reports • Review and approve yearly… Show more • Conduct field inspection of waste management facilities to verify adherence to County and State codes. • Update and maintain ArcGIS mapping of all pertinent areas within the program • Review applications and plans of Professional Engineers for new and currently licensed waste management facilities to verify adherence to County and State codes. • Review license applications, financial assurance documents, & monthly groundwater monitoring reports • Review and approve yearly disaster debris management sites (DDMS) • Participate in State monthly teleconference

• Engineering Intern - Surface Water Management Program

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area • Evaluated the plans of Professional Engineers and issue licenses for Surface Water Management systems. • Inputted and maintained Surface Water Management Applications and records into computer database • Review Plans from Professional Engineers to determine what type of application will be required • Worked with different Programs in the Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division of Broward County to update and optimize their interface with the computer records… Show more • Evaluated the plans of Professional Engineers and issue licenses for Surface Water Management systems. • Inputted and maintained Surface Water Management Applications and records into computer database • Review Plans from Professional Engineers to determine what type of application will be required • Worked with different Programs in the Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division of Broward County to update and optimize their interface with the computer records database system, Posse, by Computronix. • Update and maintain an ArcGIS layer containing all licensed Surface Water Management systems within Broward County's delegated area.

• Engineering Intern - Aquatic and Wetland Resources Program

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area • Maintain an ArcGIS layer of all existing wetland areas in the county. • Conduct site inspections of wetlands to determine if they were constructed properly based on approved plans. • Review the plans of Professional Engineers to provide feedback in determining if plans follow Broward County's Code of Ordinances. • Conduct Wetland Delineations of developed and undeveloped areas to determine if wetlands can be found on the properties, based on FDEP's Chapter 62-340 F.A.C. •… Show more • Maintain an ArcGIS layer of all existing wetland areas in the county. • Conduct site inspections of wetlands to determine if they were constructed properly based on approved plans. • Review the plans of Professional Engineers to provide feedback in determining if plans follow Broward County's Code of Ordinances. • Conduct Wetland Delineations of developed and undeveloped areas to determine if wetlands can be found on the properties, based on FDEP's Chapter 62-340 F.A.C. • Conduct complaint inspections to determine if activity in surface waters and/or wetlands are in compliance with Broward County's Code of Ordinances.



Florida Gulf Coast University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senator in the College of Engineering

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  The Legislative Branch is a voting body of students that is elected or appointed to appropriate the Activity and Service Fees (A&S) granted to Student Government by the general student body in fees assessed each semester. The Student Senate passes bills into law by way of voting in open meetings to the public held every week to conduct business. The Senate also serves as a forum for ideas and a voice for student opinions and concerns. Led by the Senate Executive Committee, the Senate is the… Show more The Legislative Branch is a voting body of students that is elected or appointed to appropriate the Activity and Service Fees (A&S) granted to Student Government by the general student body in fees assessed each semester. The Student Senate passes bills into law by way of voting in open meetings to the public held every week to conduct business. The Senate also serves as a forum for ideas and a voice for student opinions and concerns. Led by the Senate Executive Committee, the Senate is the representative voice of the students, for the students.

• Engineering Research Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  -Work with professors, lab assistants, and a graduate student on a grant project. -Water desalinization through solar thermal energy and anaerobic digestion. -Given authority to design, price out, and build the anaerobic digester.

• Student Government Coordinator under the Director of Sustainability

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  -Help coordinate sustainability events with the Director of Sustainability. -Initiate environmental actions on campus (paper reduction resolution and carpool parking spots.



Algenol

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  -Work with fellow interns and professional engineers to build bioreactors. -Required to work up to 8 hours a day in the sun. -Required to learn and properly operate an assortment of tools including drill presses, spin welders, socket welders, and angle grinders.



Sanibel Sea School

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Educator

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  -Organized and executed a water conservation curriculum for 20 students from grades 1-6. -Managed the safety and scheduling of all campers. -Collaborated with other counselors regarding time management and camper behavior issues.