Environmental Engineering Go Back Contact Information E-mail: priya@nmt.edu Target Work Locations: #1 - Sioux Falls, SD #2 - , Willing to Relocate? Yes Date Available: 10/03/05 Resume: PRIYA. NATRAJAN (972)- 343 - 8752 priya@nmt.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ OBJECTIVE Seeking an entry-level position in Environmental Engineering, providing the opportunity to make a strong contribution to organizational goals through continued development of professional skills. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY •Around 2 years of research experience in environmental field with specialization in water quality. • Around 2 years of experience as a civil engineer in construction Industry. • Hands on Experience with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. • Have Knowledge of FESEM, Gas Chromatography, and Ion Chromatography. • Extensively used FITEQL 4.0 to determine chemical equilibrium constants. • Used STANMOD 2.0 for evaluating solute transport in porous media. • Familiarity with software model Arc View GIS 3.2, Surfer 6.04. • Used Water Quality Modeling Tool QUAL2E, risk analysis tools like BMDS 1.3.2, SCEM, Crystal Ball 4.0. • Extensively used structural analysis and design tools like STADD III, STRAP. • Proficiency with drafting and design tools which include AUTOCAD 2000, CADKEY workshop V21.5.02, 3D Home Architect. • Strong communication, interpersonal and time management. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Master of Science - Environmental Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico, USA. GPA 3.45 (Expected graduation: May 2005) Thesis: Treatment of CBM Produced Water for use in Irrigation. Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering, 1996-2000, Periyar Maniammai College of Technology for Women, Thanjavur, India. Percentage 74% Thesis: Design and Analysis of an Auditorium using STADD III. COURSES TAKEN Advanced water chemistry, Chemical kinetics, Environmental risk assessment, Heat and mass transfer, Industrial water and wastewater treatment, Physicochemical and biological processes, Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering, Water quality management. EXPERIENCE Research Assistant (Aug 2003 - present) New Mexico Institute of Mining and technology, Socorro, NM. “ Treatment of Coalbed Methane Produced Water for use in Irrigation” •Developed batch, equilibrium adsorption experiments for removal of sodium using zeolite clinoptiolite. • Designed bench scale ion-exchange column. • Performed sodium and magnesium analyses using atomic absorption spectroscopy and calcium analysis by EDTA titration. • Used gas adsorption techniques to study the physical characters of zeolite. • Used STANMOD 2.0 to estimate the transport properties of the zeolite packed columns. • Performed comprehensive literature research on topics including coal bed methane chemistry and treatment methods, arsenic mobilization in groundwater and soils, effect of pharmaceutical and personal care products and its by-products on water bodies. Research Assistant (May 2003 - Aug 2003) New Mexico Institute of Mining and technology, Socorro, NM. “ Surface Chemistry of SANS” • Performed acid and base titration to study the surface chemistry of SANS. • Used FITEQL to determine the chemical equilibrium constants. • The mechanism of removal of arsenic by SANS was studied. Teaching Assistant, (Aug 2002 - May 2003) New Mexico Institute of Mining and technology, Socorro, NM. •Graded environmental engineering class papers. • Managed water and wastewater laboratory. Junior Engineer, (Aug 2000 – Aug 2002) Asia Engineering Company, Chennai, India. • Involved in various ad hoc engineering duties including field visits, surveys and design calculations. • Prepared a complete set of detailed reinforced concrete (RC) drawings for construction of a number of apartment blocks. Prepared schedules for RC constructions. • Prepared AutoCAD drawings for road infrastructure surrounding an airport in Trichinapalli. • Experience in preparing technical reports, checking and comparing tenders from contractors. • Assisted in the preparation of schedules, bid preparations, cost estimation, structural design, sanitary design, land development design, and other Civil Engineering designs. • Responsible in monitoring the project, review and proof checking of the drawings submitted by the consultants. I was also responsible for day-to-day co-ordination with Consultants and subcontractors in project execution. • Designed a four-bedroom independent house, with all facilities like swimming pool, clubhouse, and gymnasium. Presentations Priya N., Hema S., “ Recent Techniques in Design of Hydraulic and Irrigation Structures”, Oral Presentation in a 2-day National Civil Engineering Students’ Technical Meet EDIFICE 1999, Jan 1999, Pondicherry, TN, India. Won second prize. Priya N., Sudha S., “Cost Effective Building Materials”, Oral Presentation in a 2-day Southern Regional Level Technical Symposium CEATS 1998, Feb 1998, Dindigul, TN, India. Underwent training in sugar plant erection site, Kottur, TN, India, (June 1998 –July 1998) Professional Associations Member, Environmental Engineering Club in NMIMT-member Student Member, American Society of Civil Engineers. Student Member, American Water Works Association. Student Member, Indian Society for Technical Education Computer Knowledge Languages Java, C, C++. Operating Systems Windows 2000/NT/98/95, Linux. GUI MS Visual Basic 6.0, Dream Weaver. Other Tools MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MATHLAB 7.0 References Will be provided on request.