Zara King

Work History

Junior Water Resources Engineer and Project Manage

WSP Canada Inc.

09.2022 - 08.2023

George Nelms Park Fieldhouse and Office, Manotick, ON, Canada: Completed a conceptual hydrogeological model, literature study and pump test for the design of an on-site sewage system to service a fieldhouse and office. The study results will be incorporated into the design of an advanced sewage treatment system in support of the proposed new development.
Golden Town Apple Products, ON, Canada: Prepared a preliminary conceptual hydrogeological model and literature study to characterize the shallow groundwater flow across the Golden Town Apple site. This was done to support the assessment of the source of additional influent in a nearby watercourse and to characterise the effluent being discharged to the environment.
Emily Provincial Park, City of Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada: Completed a conceptual hydrogeological model and literature study for the proposed sewage system replacement to service the Trailer Sanitary Dumping Station and Gatehouse.
Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Peterborough, ON, Canada: Conducted literature study and developed conceptual hydrogeological model to support in the submission of a pre consultation letter to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to conduct a geotechnical investigation and advise on a replacement system for the existing sewage system at the Park. Cedar Beach Sewage Works Inspection, Aurora, ON, Canada: Inspected and assessed wastewater disposal systems on site and reported on the location of various septic tanks in support of developing a site plan of the existing sewage works for the trailer park.
Septic Re-Inspection Program, Minden Hills, ON: Coordinated team of 4 inspectors to conduct inspections of approximately 1600 on-site wastewater treatment systems by fielding property owner technical inquiries and scheduling requests. Acted as a liaison between the Township of Minden Hills, the inspectors and property owners and provided guidance to a student intern regarding project management.

Project Coordinator

Black And McDonald Ltd.

09.2021 - 08.2022

Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines, delegating tasks and adjusting workflows.
Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Managed and provided scheduling, planning, organizing of labour, subcontractors and materials for building maintenance contracts for local and remote sites, acting as the primary point of contact for the client and dispatch team.
Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
Assisted in preparing asset lists, pricing, environmental impact assessments and tasking for proposals based on various mechanical and electrical building schematics.

Project Coordinator Intern

Black and McDonald Ltd

05.2021 - 09.2021

Implemented online forms for Backflow Preventer tests, improving record keeping and the scheduling process for backflow testing
Managed invoices, change orders and equipment lists for various sites
Developed Project Safety Plans, ensuring health and safety standards were met or exceeded prior to installation work being done
Attended site visits and investigated equipment to develop solutions to customer concerns
Applied Projects

Technical Exhibition Team Lead

Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race

04.2020 - 04.2021

Designed a reusable, foldable wooden crate on AutoCAD to transport a toboggan used in competition.
Developed a sample three-dimensional display model of the crate and corresponding presentation showcased at the 2021 competition
Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.

Capstone Project Team Lead

Carleton University and Guaranda Public Works

09.2020 - 04.2021

Responsible for supporting a team of 10 to deliver a design solution for a wastewater treatment pant in the cities of Guaranda and Guanujo through task delegation, acting as a liaison between the Project
Supervisor and team members
Assessed a decommissioned wastewater treatment plant and proposed drawings for suitability to meet current and future wastewater treatment demand rates
Developed strong client relations as lead speaker in bilingual presentations to the client and the mayor of Guanujo, ensuring this Capstone project will continue to be available for students in future years
Translated technical documents and construction plans from Spanish to English to improve efficiency in developing design solutions by better understanding the client’s needs.

Team Captain

Troitsky Bridge Building, Carleton University

04.2020 - 03.2021

Designed an arc suspension bridge within competition constraints which competed in both the 2020 and 2021 competitions
Lead a team of 6 in the construction and physical assembly of a small model of bridge, as well as developing a drawing in Civil3D and AutoCAD
Acted as positive role model to set tone for program and enhanced leadership credibility with teammates and coaches.
Presented bridge design and described technical specifications of the structure in to a panel of civil professional engineers and designers

Summary

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Work History

Junior Water Resources Engineer and Project Manage

Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator Intern

Technical Exhibition Team Lead

Capstone Project Team Lead

Team Captain

Education

B.Eng - Environmental Engineering

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