David Ritchie, EIT

Experience

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  Church of the Saviour

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Program Manager

  -Plan and manage both day camps and an overnight camp-Organize and communicate with hundreds of students and volunteers-Teach and lead children from preschool to high school-Receive training in leadership development

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  FLX Tram

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Construction Laborer

  -Assist in tram installation on New York's Finger Lakes-Assess and quote the cost of tram construction-Test components of trams to determine which products should be used

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  ANKOM Technology

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research And Development Technician

  -Perform testing procedures on ANKOM FLEX during the development process-Analyze test results and alter the machine based on these results-Communicate results to other teams in order to make further changes

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  CurtisLab @ Penn State University

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Undergraduate Student Researcher

  -Genetically modify plants to complement deconstructed viral vectors-Edit viral genomes to make them safer, more efficient, and ultimately beneficial to the host-Attempt to deliver genetic material via Carbon Nanoparticles

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  Delcora

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

  Engineer I

  -Optimize processes at DELCORA’s Western Regional Treatment Plant (WRTP), including aeration, secondary clarification, disinfection, sludge processing, incineration, and air pollution control-Generate analysis on DELCORA’s collection system to reduce Infiltration and Inflow (I&I), prevent corrosion, and decrease the frequency of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) activations-Review and contribute to design for potential capital projects including ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, nutrient removal, odor control, and a wastewater conveyance tunnel-Perform special studies and literature reviews on environmental issues to help DELCORA predict and prepare for potential future discharge regulations-Actively participate in the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and corresponding state chapter, the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) Young Professional’s and Editorial committees Show less

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  Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG

  Aug 2024 - now

  Staff Engineer

  -Design and develop water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment processes, collection systems, and distribution networks, ensuring efficiency and compliance-Assess existing water and wastewater systems, identifying optimization opportunities and recommending upgrades for improved performance and compliance-Conduct regulatory and environmental impact assessments to help clients navigate evolving requirements