Aisha Calvert
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
Pittsburgh,PA
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Language
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Certification
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years of professional experience
I am a passionate civil engineer currently pursuing my master's degree in geotechnical engineering and preparing to complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. I am very skilled at engineering design, planning, and report writing as well as analyzing drawings and experimental data. My goals are to design safe and sustainable infrastructure, obtain my professional engineering license and tackle environmental challenges
Work History
GIS Specialist
2 Years 7 Months- Assists professional engineers in preparing contract specifications, reviewing engineering submittals and deliverables, performing calculations, coordinating utility site meetings, processing permits, and developing critical project maps
- Creates interactive StoryMaps as well as GIS newsletters to lead educational outreach within ALCOSAN, focusing on training stakeholders to effectively use web-based mapping tools
- Collaborates and coordinates with colleagues throughout the organization, consultants, and agencies regarding wastewater asset management decisions and activities
- Researches, collects data, conducts GIS mapping, prepares demographic reports, and analyzes public works planning documents for compliance with the ALCOSAN Consent Decree
- Manages, edits, and maintains wastewater system datasets
- Validates and edits sewer network data based on data acquired through field activities
- Assists in database design, advanced GIS analysis, and modeling
- Keeps up with the latest technology by conducting research and attending trainings
Help Desk Analyst
2 Years 10 Months- Awarded a work-study position as a help-desk analyst for Hillman Library
- Built, set up, and sanitized computers
- Maintained and ensured proper operation of all library technology systems, including computers, printers, and network equipment
Geotechnical Engineering Intern
3 Months- Performed calculations and report writing for several civil, environmental, and geotechnical investigations
- Provided engineering and planning services for the Uptown EcoInnovation project
- Surveyed the sidewalks of Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood, specifically documenting obstructions of the sidewalks and deterioration of the concrete
- Met with stakeholders to discuss desired improvements for the Uptown neighborhood
- Created labels for bottles used in soil sampling
- Conducted field identification of stormwater management infrastructure, including inlets, culverts, and drainage features
Environmental Engineering Intern
3 Months- Investigated whether ethanol can moderate climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
- Cultivated microbial strains in petri dishes to evaluate their ethanol‑producing efficiency and tolerance under varying environmental conditions
- Operated centrifuges to separate biomass, clarify fermentation samples, and prepare high‑purity supernatants for analytical testing
- Utilized a high‑performance liquid chromatographer (HPLC) to quantify ethanol concentrations and assess byproduct formation to evaluate overall fuel production efficiency
- Practiced careful work with lab equipment to help avoid contamination, produce accurate results, and maintain health and safety compliance, as well as an organized lab
- Cleaned and sterilized laboratory glassware
Structural Engineering Intern
3 Months- Conducted analysis utilizing the FEAP program to perform finite element simulations for the destruction of a hybrid masonry structure, given different connector lengths, and under the strength of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake
- Post-processed results by producing heat maps illustrating the range of damage incurred by the earthquake over the entire building structure
- Developed a manuscript titled, “Responses of Hybrid Masonry Structure in 1994 Northridge Earthquake Simulated using Finite Element Analysis Program,” which was later published in the Ingenium Undergraduate Engineering magazine of the University of Pittsburgh
- Delivered a poster presentation of research findings at a University of Pittsburgh academic symposium
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Foundation Analysis and Design & Experimental Soil Mechanics
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
- Relevant Coursework: Environmental Engineering Processes & Construction Management
Skills
AutoCAD
MATLAB
Revit
C++
Bluebeam
FEAP
ArcGIS Pro
Python
InfoAsset Manager
SQL
Microsoft Suite
Adobe Suite
Certification
NASSCO certified for manhole, pipeline, and lateral assessment condition coding.
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
GIS Specialist
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Sci-Tek Consultants Inc.
05.2016 - 08.2016Read More
Help Desk Analyst
University of Pittsburgh
02.2016 - 12.2018Read More
Environmental Engineering Intern
University of Pittsburgh
09.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Structural Engineering Intern
Rice University
05.2015 - 08.2015Read More
The University of Texas At Arlington
Master of Science from Civil Engineering
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University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science from Civil And Environmental Engineering
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Awards and Achievements
- Honored with the Segal Americorps Education Award for completing 300 hours of service with Jumpstart Americorps, where I promoted language, literacy skills, and quality learning for kindergarten children in under-resourced neighborhoods
- Earned an "A" on my Special Projects research report, "Weather Transformation and Terrestrial Adaptation due to Climate Change: A Case Study of Texas Storm of February 2021"
Leadership and Campus Engagement
Summer Math Days, Rice University
- Spoke and mentored high school students on college applications, financial aid and career planning
Event Coordinator for the Pitt Arabic Language and Culture Club
- Organized events involving activities, food and drink, performances, booths, advertisements, and guest invitations
Professional Memberships
- Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA), Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Study Abroad
Brazil, Engineering for a Better Environment
- Explored energy conversion, conservation, delivery and end-use in Brazil
- Discovered the energy infrastructure, use of hydropower, and emerging technologies utilizing renewable energy
Community Service and Volunteering
ALCOSAN Litter Clean Up Day
- Collected litter to improve environmental quality and appearance of local areas
ALCOSAN Open House
- Distributed activity books to kids aiming to inform them about the purpose of the wastewater treatment plant and its treatment processes
- Helped kids navigate a maze aimed to teach them how wastewater travels to the water treatment plant, avoiding grease deposits, trash, fallen trees, etc., while also trying not to spill into the river
- Communicated the purpose and benefits of the regional conveyance system to community members, explaining the transfer of sewer infrastructure ownership to ALCOSAN to support wastewater system upgrades and reduce combined sewer overflows
PITT Make a Difference Day
- Assisted with landscaping area outside of living facility for children with special needs
Interests
Interest in art, foreign languages, and culture heightens my capacity to develop abstract thought, making way for innovative engineering solutions.