Travis Lewis, PE

Bend, Oregon, United States

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About me
Environmental Engineer at Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
Education
- University of arizona
  2006 - 2011
  Bachelor of science (b.s.) environmental science, chemistry, and hydrology
  Activities and Societies: President of Soil Water and Environmental Science Club, University of Arizona Ambassador Graduated Magna Sum Laude, Received Outstanding Graduating Senior Award for Environmental Science, National Merit Scholar, Wolslanger Scholarship, Minor: Chemistry and Hydrology
- Colorado school of mines
  2014 - 2016
  M.s. civil & environmental engineering
  Research assessing the environmental impacts of small-scale mining on surface waters from the interior rainforest of Suriname.
Experience
- Hutter designs inc
  Jan 2004 - May 2006
  Landscape architect intern
- The planning center
  Jun 2006 - Dec 2008
  Autocad drafter
- The university of arizona
  Jan 2009 - May 2011
  Environmental science researcher
  Conducted greenhouse experiments using native Arizona plant species and various soil amendments to promote revegetation and remediation of acid mine tailings.
- Nasa ames research center
  Aug 2010 - May 2011
  Nasa space grant fellow
  Examined algae biofuel development as a viable means to replace fossil fuels for energy production. Conducted various experiments focused on factors that influence lipid production and analyzed algae in wastewater as a potential growth media to reduce our dependence on groundwater.
- Westland resources
  Apr 2011 - Nov 2013
  Environmental compliance specialist
  Conducted Phase I Site Assessments, Biological Evaluations, Environmental Impact Statements, CWA Section 404 Permitting, NEPA reporting, CAA Monitoring, Endangered Species Act compliance surveys, developed Habitat Mitigation Plan, analyzing public pump efficiency systems, and worked closely with multiple Arizona mines to produce mine closure alternatives and bonding estimates.
- Vista geoscience
  Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
  Direct push geoprobe operator
  Operated a GeoProbe drill rig to preform environmental services for contaminated sites. Duties included performed aggressive in-situ groundwater oxidation, installed permanent and temporary sampling wells, conducted environmental sampling (soil, soil gas, and groundwater), and soil logging and characterization from drill cores. I managed field crews and followed strict safety requirements without a single reportable incident.
- Newmont mining corporation
  Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
  Environmental engineer
  Supporting Newmont's environmental monitoring, reporting, and stewardship initiatives. Developed water/energy accounting metrics for all operations, developed international community monitoring programs for S. America operations, provided high level review of water treatment designs and environmental permits, produced workshop lectures on AMD and benchmark metrics, and drafted corporate guidance documents.
- Borr, inc.
  Aug 2016 - May 2020
  Ceo
  BORR is a specialized environmental engineering and consulting firm for the whole life cycle of mining operations. From initial exploration to closure, we work in partnership with our client to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their mine site project. We currently have projects in 6 countries spanning 4 continents. BORRING the Way Forward!Learn More: BORRmining.com
- Naval facilities engineering systems command (navfac)
  May 2020 - now
  Program manager for reseach and technical support for closure of RHBFSF. Conduct environmental characterization and remediation of NAVFAC global operations to meet regulatory compliance. Lead and managed NAVFAC EXWC's Environmental Restoration Department to provide global technical support to Navy installations and develop innovative RTD&E projects to promote advancements within the US warfighter.
  - Research & Tech Support Program Manager
    Jun 2024 - now
  - Senior Environmental Engineer
    Jul 2016 - Jun 2024
  - Temporary Branch Head
    May 2020 - Jan 2021
- U.s. navy reserve
  Jul 2020 - now
  Engineering duty officer
  Design, Build, and Repair Ships and Subs.
- Lewis and smith engineering
  May 2021 - now
  Co-chief executive officer
  Hydrology and Site Development Engineering Firm
Licenses & Certifications
- Professional civil engineer
  Ncees
  Oct 2023
- Professional environmental engineer
  Ncees
  Jul 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Travis Lewis, PE
  Navy Civilian Service Metal Department of the Navy Aug 2023
- Awarded to Travis Lewis, PE
  NAVFAC Engineer of the Year NAVFAC Jul 2023 Engineer of the Year for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (FY23)
- Awarded to Travis Lewis, PE
  NAVFAC Engineer of the Quarter NAVFAC EXWC Aug 2022 Q4 Engineer of the Quarter for NAVFAC EXWC (FY22)
- Awarded to Travis Lewis, PE
  NAVFAC Engineer of the Quarter US Navy Jan 2018