Sharon B. Procopio, E.I.
WATER RESOURCE ENGINEER / Environmental Specialist
Versatile, highly-motivated Engineer / Environmental Analyst with civil engineering design, surface water modeling, and environmental consulting experience for private and public sector clients. Expertise includes:
Watershed modeling
Hydraulic / hydrologic analysis
Statistical analysis
Design reports / Feasibility studies
Reservoir design and permitting
SEO permitting/water rights issues (NM / WY)
NPDES / BMP implementation
Environmental policy (Superfund, CWA, CAA, etc.)
Water quality analysis
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
§ Software/Programming: Skilled in the use of SPSS, MathCAD, AutoCAD, Land Desktop, MicroStation, InRoads S&S, ArcView-SWAT2000, EPA BASINS3.0, H20MAP Sewer, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS and ArcGIS/ESRI software; working level experience with MS Access and MS Project; familiar with DamBrk/Breach modeling tools, Visual Basic, HTML, XML and FrontPage.
§ Fieldwork: Strong background in soil and water sampling, site investigations, and construction observation; in-depth knowledge of hydrology, drainage, and environmental regulations; proficient with GPS and surveying equipment.
§ Communication: Experienced writer, speaker, and presenter; skilled at presenting both technical and non-technical information in various formats; experience in conducting field interviews with sample populations and performing statistical analysis of data.
§ Training/Special Skills: Familiar with NEPA/EIS, western water rights, water planning strategies and water conservation techniques; Past training in OSHA 40-hour/HAZWOPER.
§ Leadership: Effective leader and team manager, comprehensive experience working in both small and large team settings, proven ability to organize and manage projects.
§ General Computer Knowledge: Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP); fluent in Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP operating systems.
§ Languages: Proficient in French.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Surface Water Hydrologist/Engineer, Geomega Inc. Boulder, CO (April 2005 to present)
§ Project Manager for a Superfund monitoring project, lead a team of 3 to 6 people.
§ Responsible for the design and analysis of produced water impoundment reservoirs; optimized the project workflow and created calculator tools for various steps in the hydraulic/hydrologic analysis; prepared information for the WY SEO reservoir permits.
§ Produced surface water hydrology models using ArcView SWAT and HEC-GeoHMS; performed statistical analyses of water quality data.
Engineer II, Bohannan Huston Inc. Albuquerque, NM (June 2003 to April 2005)
§ Completed a variety of civil engineering projects, including the design of wastewater and drainage facilities, the improvement of small-scale irrigation systems, the development and analysis of hydrologic/hydraulic models, and the inspection of drainage structures and other designs in the field.
§ Developed project-related budgets, cost estimates, design analysis reports, and contract documents.
§ Managed 2-3 technicians and student interns on various projects.
Project Director, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, Tucson, AZ (Jan to May 2003)
§ Supervised a 10 person team responsible for the evaluation of the county’s Clean Air Program
§ Created documentation/evaluation tools to enhance the program’s community outreach capabilities.
§ Organized and edited the final report; conducted the final briefing to the client.
Conference Co-Director, Society of Women Engineers, Gainesville, FL (August 2000 to May 2002)
§ Planned and coordinated a three-day, 200 person conference for the southeastern region.
§ Recruited sponsors and managed over $20,000 in sponsorship funds.
§ Managed a team of 8 staff coordinators, as well as over 20 volunteers.
§ Compiled a logbook of all conference plans as a model for future conference directors.
Field Engineer Intern, Schlumberger OFS, Rock Springs, WY (June to August 2000)
§ Acquired experience working on natural gas rigs; focused on well logging and perforating.
§ Wired explosive charges, set up satellite equipment, and took mud sample readings in the field.
§ Trained extensively in safety, hazardous waste management, and defensive driving.
§ Completed a project related to the management and inventory of wireline equipment
§ Received positive review and re-hire recommendation at conclusion of internship.
Professional Affiliations
§ Florida Board of Professional Engineers FE/EIT certification, April 2002
§ Engineering Leadership Circle (ELC), inducted May 2002
§ American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), 1999-2002
§ Elected Parliamentarian 2001-2002
§ Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 1998-2006
§ High school student e-mentor 2006
§ Appointed Southeastern Conference Co-Director 2000-2002
§ Elected Programming Chair 2000-2001
§ Elected Secretary 1999-2000
EDUCATION
Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs/Earth Institute - Biosphere 2 Research Center, Tucson, AZ and New York, NY (June 2002 to May 2003)
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management received May 2003. Key research project: “Water Exposure Patterns in the Southside of Tucson.” GPA: 3.7
The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (August 1998 to May 2002)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biological Engineering with a Minor in Environmental Studies received May 2002. Specialized in Land and Water Resource Engineering. Senior Design Project: “A Rainwater Collection and Control System to Supplement Greenhouse Irrigation.” Graduated with Honors. Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT). GPA: 3.3
Euro-American Institute of Technology, Sophia-Antipolis, France (January to May 2000)
Semester study abroad program with a focus on international engineering studies.
RELEVANT ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
Engineering Core:
Writing and Speaking for Engineers; Mathematical Statistics and Modeling; Statics; Dynamics; Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Hydrodynamics
Advanced Engineering:
Physical and Rheological Properties of Biological Materials; Natural Resource Conservation;
Structural and Environmental Design; Power and Machinery Design; Drainage and Structural Design; Engineering Hydrology; Soil Mechanics; Applied Hydraulics; Computer Methods, Senior Design
Graduate Level:
Climate and Water Studies; Population and Land Use Dynamics; Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology; Microeconomics and Policy Analysis I and II; Financial Management; Political Context of Public/Private Management; Quantitative Methods for Statistical Analysis; Ethics, Values and Justice; Economics of Sustainable Development