Kati Nguyen

Experience

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  UCLA

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Grand Challenges Undergraduate Research Scholar

  + Assisted the NOW Institute in their research to make Los Angeles more sustainable in water and energy+ Conducted an individual research project on groundwater replenishment and its applicability to Los Angeles+ Worked in an interdisciplinary team to reduce water usage on campus+ Collaborated with UCLA’s sustainability manager to promote behavioral changes among students

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  Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Student Engineer - Wastewater Collection Systems

  + Implemented and managed a project assessing the condition of manhole structures to prevent collapse+ Compiled information regarding corrosion and fracturing of sewer pipes for rehabilitation+ Drafted a Spill Prevention, Control, and Counter Measure Plan for a pumping plant+ Assisted engineer drafting technician in the revision of maintenance map books+ Performed fieldwork to survey areas for repair work and revised engineering drawings using field data

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  Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Student Engineer - Wastewater & Solid Waste Design

  + Reviewed engineering drawings and special provision documents for multi-million dollar projects + Performed land disturbance and take off calculations in order to obtain accurate cost estimates+ Reviewed and commented on submittals for construction projects and wrote justifications for extra work+ Evaluated and critiqued Statements of Qualifications of various companies + Maintained consistent and clear communication with outside agencies on issues related to a project

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  City of Anaheim

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Administrative Intern II

  + Drafted Requests for Proposals and reviewed plans and drawings for capital projects+ Calculated preliminary cost estimates for potential sewer rehabilitation projects using GIS + Managed submittals for projects under construction+ Prepared quarterly construction reports and updated monthly water production reports + Tested water quality of Walnut Canyon Reservoir and performed jar testing at Lenain Water Treatment Plant+ Conducted site visits to inspect ongoing projects with a senior engineer Mostrar menos

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  CDM Smith

  Mar 2019 - now

  Civil Engineer 4

  + Developed Process drawings and specifications for PFAS treatment projects. + Produced Preliminary Design Reports, Engineering Reports, and Water Quality Management Plans.+ Calculated chemical feed dosage and storage for disinfection.+ Performed headloss calculations through piping systems to properly size and select pumps.+ Reviewed submittals for various design and construction projects to ensure contractors procure and install equipment per design.+ Performed start-up and commissioning of well sites in the field by checking equipment is installed properly and functions as per the process control narrative. + Led and coordinated condition assessment of sewer siphons and manholes.+ Led the field investigation effort for condition assessment of twin outfall conduits which included CCTV inspection, concrete coring, and drone inspection Mostrar menos