Environmental Engineer at SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists in Eureka, CA
Redding, California Area
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- Environmental Engineer at SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists
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- Environmental Engineer at RIDOLFI Inc.
- Lecturer at Humboldt State University
- Research Assistant at Hydro Resources International
- Senior Staff Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants
- Senior Quality Assurance Inspector at Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
- Civil Engineer at Solmers Internationale
- Education
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- Humboldt State University
- Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal
- CEGEP de Victoriaville
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Sophie Lagacé, P.E.’s Summary
I am a top-notch environmental engineer, dedicated to being the best generalist available in the field.
I'm a licensed professional engineer, working in environmental remediation, restoration, and impact assessment. I am particularly good at leading interdisciplinary teams; I understand the language of a multitude of specialties and I bridge the gaps between disciplines as well as between clients, agencies, contractors and stakeholders.
I'm versatile, and my strength lies in combining information from various sources to solve practical problems in environmental and civil engineering, appropriate technologies, and environmental health management.
Sophie Lagacé, P.E.’s Specialties:
Environmental impact assessment, environmental data management, water quality, sediment, environmental investigation, constructed wetlands, sustainability, solid waste management, containment systems.
Sophie Lagacé, P.E.’s Experience
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Environmental Engineer
SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists
(Privately Held; Civil Engineering industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Having joined the Environmental Services section a few months ago, I am getting involved progressively more deeply into project management and business development. I aim to develop my own client portfolio this year.
My recent projects have involved such diverse issues as wastewater effluent, over-water construction, former mill site investigation, landfill gas recovery, water reuse, and municipal infrastructure. -
Environmental Engineer
RIDOLFI Inc.
(Environmental Services industry)
May 1999 — May 2008 (9 years 1 month)
Much of my latest work involved environmental impact assessment and the preparation of support documents for permitting processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and similar regulations. I also provided clients with data management expertise, from the creation of dedicated database applications using a variety of software and platforms, to complex data drilling and cross-linking, to information sharing and public outreach via Web sites.
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Lecturer
Humboldt State University
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1997 — April 1999 (2 years 4 months)
I prepared and presented courses on environmental impact assessment and on water quality analysis. I acted as teaching assistant, provided laboratory preparation and supervision, and graded students' work for courses on water quality analysis, water and wastewater treatment, constructed wetlands design, environmental impact assessment, and watershed restoration.
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Research Assistant
Hydro Resources International
(Environmental Services industry)
January 1997 — April 1999 (2 years 4 months)
I collected data and field- and laboratory-tested water quality parameters and macrophyte production. I researched, prepared and edited technical reports and journal articles on watershed restoration, wastewater treatment, and constructed wetlands. I also modelled a variety of related issues including evaluation of constituent removal in wetlands, projection of peri-urban sanitation costs, watershed water balance, etc.
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Senior Staff Engineer
Geosyntec Consultants
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Environmental Services industry)
May 1995 — October 1997 (2 years 6 months)
I designed components of landfills and leachate ponds, focusing on geosynthetics and drainage aspects. I prepared or peer-reviewed design reports, quality assurance manuals, operation and maintenance manuals, construction reports, work proposals, etc. I performed field inspection and quality assurance testing of geosynthetics, soils, and concrete. I sampled groundwater for operation and post-closure monitoring of landfill sites.
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Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
(Construction industry)
February 1993 — December 1994 (1 year 11 months)
I performed field inspection of soils, concrete, geosynthetics, epoxy injection, wood construction, etc. I also performed laboratory testing of geosynthetics and soils. I prepared or reviewed field testing, inspection, construction quality assurance, and laboratory testing reports.
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Civil Engineer
Solmers Internationale
(Civil Engineering industry)
August 1989 — December 1992 (3 years 5 months)
I designed components of domestic waste and hazardous waste landfills, wastewater holding ponds, and leachate ponds. I preped or peer-reviewed design reports, quality assurance manuals, construction reports, work proposals, etc. I performed field inspection and quality assurance testing of geosynthetics, soils, and concrete. I prepared customized quality control and quality assurance programs, and taught seminars on quality assurance and on geosynthetic materials.
Sophie Lagacé, P.E.’s Education
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Humboldt State University
M.S. , Environmental Systems , 1995 — 1999
I worked three jobs and completed my MS at the same time.
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Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal
B. Eng. , Civil Engineering , 1983 — 1987
- Activities and Societies:
- Editor of PolyScope student newspaper (1986), Polyedre, 111e Promotion, editor of 1987 yearbook. Received Kiewit Scholarship.
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CEGEP de Victoriaville
DEC , Pure and Applied Sciences , 1981 — 1983
- Activities and Societies:
- Editor of the student newspaper; hosted a weekly show on the student radio station.
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Sophie Lagacé, P.E.’s Interests:
photography, camping, reading, natural sciences, roleplaying games, travel, art, science-fiction, movies, comics
Sophie Lagacé, P.E.’s Honors:
Company award for quality assurance and attention to detail (2000); Kiewit construction scholarship (1986)
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