Mahina Ah Sam
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated environmental compliance professional skilled in regulatory compliance and documentation management. Experienced in collaborating with field teams to ensure project adherence to environmental standards, ready to drive impactful results in future projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Compliance Intern
SOLV Energy
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted in implementing SOLV Energy's National Environmental Compliance Program across active construction projects.
- Managed and organized environmental compliance documentation, including SWPPPs, NOIs, inspection reports, training records, and project schedules, ensuring that documentation remained accurate and up-to-date.
- Updated and maintained compliance tracking databases in Smartsheet, including permit deadlines, project information, and regulatory requirements.
- Performed QA/QC reviews of environmental compliance documents to verify accuracy, completeness, and consistency with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Researched federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including Construction General Permits (CGPs) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) to support project compliance.
- Coordinated with environmental field teams and internal departments to communicate project updates, maintain compliance records, and support environmental reporting.
- Compiled meeting minutes and supported the development of SOPs.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of San Diego
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted a paid 10-week research project assessing the use of Ulva lactuca as a bioindicator of heavy metal contamination in Mission Bay, CA.
- Collected and analyzed water, sediment, and Ulva samples from 16 distinct sites that included marinas, docks, rip-rap, and beaches to evaluate spatial variation of Cu, Pb, Zn, Fe, Ni, and Cr.
- Utilized Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emissions Spectrometry (ICP-OES), Particle Size Analyzer, and Loss on Ignition (LOI) to quantify trace metals and assess bioaccumulation patterns.
- Calculated transfer factors and applied statistical analyses (ANOVA, correlation) to evaluation U. lactuca's effectiveness as a bioindicator for urbanized estuarine environments.
- Presented research findings at the USD Fall Colloquium 2025 to share results with faculty, students, and the broader academic community.
Environmental Intern
AECOM
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted safe work planning and site inspections for a new city development project to ensure compliance with Phase I Environmental Site Assessment protocols.
- Collected and entered environmental data related to PFAS, water quality, and soil health, supporting the development of technical reports.
- Collaborated with engineers and environmental scientists to evaluate potential remediation strategies and improve field procedures.
Natural Resource Intern
Ho`okua`āina
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed a paid 10-week leadership and resource management internship focused on Hawaiian agricultural practices and food security.
- Engaged in kalo (taro) cultivation using traditional methods, enhancing understanding of Indigenous sustainability practices.
- Facilitated workshops for youth and visitors, strengthening cross-cultural environmental knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2026
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Field data collection
- Documentation review
- Analytical problem solving
Timeline
Environmental Compliance Intern
SOLV Energy
06.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
University of San Diego
06.2025 - 08.2025
Environmental Intern
AECOM
06.2024 - 08.2024
Natural Resource Intern
Ho`okua`āina
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of San Diego