Vyomini Upadhyay
Year Graduated: 
2006

Associate Civil Engineer

Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District

Job Description

Job description: Assist Senior Engineer in developing information needed to renew the wastewater discharge permit and implementation of the requirements once the discharge permit is renewed by the State regulatory agency
– Program Manager for long-term surface water quality monitoring program for Lower Sacramento River.
– Review water quality monitoring requirements; develop monitoring plan; estimate cost for the program; make recommendations to stakeholders regarding upcoming constituents of concern; and schedule outreach events.
– Develop information for permit application such as effluent flow projections, calculations for effluent limits and prepare reports/memos for Regional Board.
– Review scientific information and comment on policy implications.
– Developing data processing tools in Excel

What would you say to prospective students who are thinking about applying to this program?

– It is not always about the data driven analytical skills – acquiring “soft skills” such as written and oral communication skills, working in team, conflict resolution are also inherent part of working. – Gaining experience in varying fields increases your marketability … consider this for long term plans. – Giving back is good! Individual contributions amount to bigger goals.