Graham VanderSchelden
Environmental Project Manager at The Northwest Seaport Alliance- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Engineer in Training
State of WashingtonJan, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Project Manager
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Oct 2017 - Present
Facilitate investments in clean technology such as ship shore power and zero emission cargo handling equipment. Won multiple competitive grants to support these projects. Lead the Puget Sound Maritime Air Emissions Inventory, a collaborative regional effort to understand air pollutant and GHG emissions from port and other maritime related activities. Implementing the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, reducing air pollutant and GHG emissions from port related activities and reducing environmental health disparities. Show less
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Washington State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant Professor
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Led research efforts for the Tri-Cities Ozone Precursor Study (T-COPS) to investigate human health risk associated with air pollution in the Tri-Cities and assess pathways for the air shed to remain in compliance with air quality regulations. Duties included field data collection, data reduction, data analysis, and communication of results.Taught junior, senior, and graduate level environmental engineering courses.
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2016
Managed field data collection for major air quality study in Yakima, WA to assess sources of wintertime air pollution.Developed methods for measuring long chain gaseous organic compounds in diesel exhaust. Specifically, I independently modified existing instrumentation, validated performance, and developed an exhaust sampling scheme.Communicated results through four peer reviewed papers and five presentations at scientific and professional conferences.
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Graduate Student Fellow
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Provided technical expertise to lead source apportionment and other data analysis efforts for the Yakima Air Wintertime Nitrate Study and presented results at public meetings. Provided technical expertise to lead source apportionment and other data analysis efforts for the Yakima Air Wintertime Nitrate Study and presented results at public meetings.
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Engineering Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Designed roadway features including grading sidewalks, curb ramps, a parking lot and sewers, and project cost estimates. Designed roadway features including grading sidewalks, curb ramps, a parking lot and sewers, and project cost estimates.
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City of Tacoma
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Intern
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
Designed roadway features including grading sidewalks, curb ramps, a parking lot and sewers, and project cost estimates. Designed roadway features including grading sidewalks, curb ramps, a parking lot and sewers, and project cost estimates.
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Education
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Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science -
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering with Environmental Emphasis