Professional Resume Template for
Environmental Engineer
Elena R. Vasquez
Denver, CO
(303) 555-0142
elena.vasquez@email.com
linkedin.com/in/elena-vasquez | github.com/elenavasquez-env | elenavasquez.com
Professional Summary
Methodical Environmental Engineer with 6 years of experience designing groundwater remediation systems and managing municipal stormwater compliance initiatives. Technical specialization includes conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and hydrologic modeling using MODFLOW and SWMM. Successfully designed a $450,000 bio-retention system that reduced stormwater runoff volume by 32% and coordinated Phase II remediation projects that extracted over 14,000 pounds of VOC contaminants. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) proficient with ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and EPA regulatory frameworks.
Work Experience
Environmental Project Engineer — Summit Environmental Consulting
Denver, CO | January 2024 – Present
- Designed a $650,000 sub-slab depressurization and soil vapor extraction (SVE) system, reducing TCE concentrations in groundwater by 92% across a 4-acre brownfield site.
- Authored and secured regulatory approval for 18 Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), accelerating project timelines by 15% and ensuring ASTM E1527-21 standard alignment.
- Modeled stormwater runoff and peak flows for a 120-acre commercial development using SWMM, optimizing bioswale layouts to reduce post-development runoff velocity by 28%.
- Managed compliance audits for 6 industrial facility operations, identifying 14 compliance gaps and establishing corrective action plans that avoided up to $120,000 in potential regulatory penalties.
Environmental Engineer — Westrock Engineering Group
Golden, CO | June 2020 – December 2023
- Executed groundwater monitoring programs at 8 municipal landfills, analyzing chemical data from 45 test wells to track contaminant plume migration.
- Designed and implemented a site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for a $12M highway construction project, reducing total suspended solids (TSS) in runoff by 40%.
- Conducted air quality modeling using AERMOD for 4 industrial emission sources, validating compliance with national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and securing permit renewals 3 weeks early.
- Supervised 3 excavation sub-contractors during a 5,000-ton soil remediation project, ensuring strict adherence to OSHA and HAZWOPER safety protocols with zero safety incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO · 2020
Skills
Groundwater remediation, Soil vapor extraction (SVE), Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, Air quality modeling, EPA regulations, RCRA compliance, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, ArcGIS, MODFLOW, SWMM, HEC-RAS, AERMOD, AutoCAD Civil 3D
Projects
Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment
Role: Lead Environmental Engineer
Tools: MODFLOW, ArcGIS, Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) systems
Modeled groundwater flow and designed a dual-phase extraction system that cleared 8,500 pounds of VOCs, achieving regulatory site closure 2 months ahead of schedule.
Municipal Stormwater Infrastructure Overhaul
Role: Hydrologic Engineer
Tools: SWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D
Modeled hydraulic capacity for a 200-acre watershed, designing 3 regional retention basins that reduced peak storm discharges by 35%.
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) (2024)
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification (2020)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Volunteer Work: Active member of Water For People Denver chapter, assisting with community filtration projects
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Environmental Engineer
Job Market Insights
$82,000
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$128,000
Avg:
$105,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Environmental Engineers in the United States is projected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034, driven by a growing national focus on climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure development, and groundwater preservation. As private and public entities face more stringent regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act and EPA guidelines, environmental engineering applications are increasingly required to design stormwater, remediation, and compliance systems. In addition, urban redevelopment of brownfields and the transition to renewable energy will continue to generate steady demand for environmental engineering consultants.
4% growth over 10 years
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