Stephen Reece, P.E.
Project Engineer at Rivers & Associates, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and SurveyorsOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Level III Certification - Design of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
NCDOTDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
NCBELSAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
ArcGIS Desktop
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Experience
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Rivers & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer
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Aug 2020 - Present
- Develop asset management plans for municipal water, sewer, and stormwater systems - Acquire permits and other approvals for water, sewer, and stormwater resource projects - Write project specifications and contract documents - Produce engineering and environmental reports - Conduct administrative tasks during project bidding and construction - Review contractor's and manufacturer's shop drawings and other submittals - Visit project sites to learn construction methods, inspection, and surveying Show less
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US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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ORISE Participant hosted by National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL)
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2019
• Worked directly under the supervision of the U.S. EPA’s Emerging Technologies Senior Researcher to collaborate with EPA regional partners and a wide variety of stakeholders devoted to the discovery, integration, and application of emerging technologies • Conducted field examinations and executed statistical analysis of emerging air sensor technologies measuring atmospheric particles and gases to establish sensor performance in relation to Federal Reference Methods and equivalent measurements • Interpreted data, evaluated results, and presented findings to collaborators and national/international audiences from industry, academia, local and state governments, and regulators during seminars, workshops, and conferences • Assisted in planning a low-cost air quality sensor workshop to discuss the state of the science and best practices for low-cost sensor sampling, networking, visualization, and communication • Performed an extensive (ongoing) market survey of emerging low-cost air quality sensors and maintained content on the U.S. EPA’s Air Sensor Toolbox https://www.epa.gov/air-sensor-toolbox • Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for novel air quality sensors meeting U.S. EPA requirements for field deployments Show less
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North Carolina 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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Environmental Engineering Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
• Designed a field-deployable oxidation flow reactor (OFR) to simulate atmospheric aging and formation of secondary organic aerosols (SOAs)• Investigated the evolution of emissions from various cookstove models under laboratory conditions and the seasonal variation in ambient near-road emissions • Conducted and supervised the daily operations of an air quality laboratory including instrument checks, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a range of particle- and gas-phase instruments • Engaged high school students participating in an NC State Upward Bound program in the collection of filter samples by roasting s’mores over a campfire Show less
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
• Served as teaching assistant and grader for Engineering Measurement and Data Analysis (EMDA) CE 596• Supervised graduate students during laboratory sessions covering the workings of measurement systems and the introduction to experimental design using sensors and computer based data acquisition software• Explored the uses of sensors, circuit designs, sampling configurations, and uncertainty analysis of measurements
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Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Research
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2014
• Developed stretchable wires for reconfigurable circuit wiring using Eutectic Gallium Indium (EGaIn) that can self-heal both mechanically and electrically after being completely severed• Designed a fabrication method to pattern micro- and nano-scale features in polymers• Demonstrated repaired microchannels maintain a strain of 60% after healing for 48 hours
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Environmental Research & Education Foundation
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Research Intern
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
• Investigated the portion of municipal solid waste (MSW) managed by landfill, waste-to-energy, composting, recycling, and aerobic digestion facilities in 2010 and 2013 on a per state basis • Developed a list of material recovery facilities (MRFs) and non-MRFs using national recycling data • Analyzed material stream composition of MRFs, method of separation, and transport of MSW between states - Built and maintained a directory of contacts for publicly and privately owned MSW management facilities Show less
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Island Computers
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Wilmington, North Carolina Area
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Computer Technician
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2014
• Built, installed, and sold new Windows based machines and accessories • Performed malware removal, data recovery/backup, basic maintenance, and internal computer repair • Trained and supervised new employees regarding company procedures, customer service etiquette, and inventory management • Built, installed, and sold new Windows based machines and accessories • Performed malware removal, data recovery/backup, basic maintenance, and internal computer repair • Trained and supervised new employees regarding company procedures, customer service etiquette, and inventory management
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The University of Texas at Austin
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Petroleum Engineering Undergraduate Research Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Tested the viability of foam cement reinforced by nanoparticles for annular seals • Studied the effects of pH, ionic strength, and concentration on stability of nanoparticle dispersions • Presented research poster at the Summer Research Scholars Program • Tested the viability of foam cement reinforced by nanoparticles for annular seals • Studied the effects of pH, ionic strength, and concentration on stability of nanoparticle dispersions • Presented research poster at the Summer Research Scholars Program
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Eco-Collection Systems
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Wilmington, North Carolina Area
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Intern
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Sep 2009 - May 2010
• Created bio-diesel from grease of various fatty acid content and tested samples in a diesel engine • Prepared grease via a process of winterization, filtration, and separation to be sold for bio-diesel • Developed a standardized method to build and ship grease collection barrels • Created bio-diesel from grease of various fatty acid content and tested samples in a diesel engine • Prepared grease via a process of winterization, filtration, and separation to be sold for bio-diesel • Developed a standardized method to build and ship grease collection barrels
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Education
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2014 - 2017
North Carolina State University
Master’s Degree, Environmental Engineering -
2010 - 2014
North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Engineering, Minor: Business Administration
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