BRIGITTE BELANGER
Worcester,MA
Summary
Student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pursuing a B.S. in chemical engineering. Interests include chemical processes in environmental engineering, water treatment techniques, and emerging contaminants.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer Intern
Tata & Howard, Inc.
Marlborough, Massachusetts
01.2026 - Current
- Conducting on-site drinking water quality sampling and analyzing laboratory results.
- Creating as-built drawings in AutoCAD to reflect accurate project specifications.
- Reviewing submittals and helping to coordinate transmittals with subcontractors.
- Strengthening technical writing skills through formal project updates for clients.
Engineer Intern
Tata & Howard, Inc.
Marlborough, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Selected to work on several client-facing projects, including water treatment plant design, water main installation, and lead service line inventory.
- Applied material balance and chemistry skills to help develop a PFAS removal and manganese filtration system for a municipal water supply in Massachusetts.
- Visited several job sites and received hands-on training in percolation testing, water treatment plant operation, and fire hydrant testing.
Shift Lead/Barista
New City Microcreamery
Hudson, MA
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Communicated with and served hundreds of guests per shift.
- Managed all employees on shift and helped keep track of finances and profits.
- Responsible for solving problems that transpired relating to customers, internal hospitality, safety, and the welfare of the shop.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05-2026
Skills
- Drinking water treatment
- PFAS/Emerging contaminants
- Chemical plant design
- Bench scale and pilot scale unit operations
- Laboratory techniques and procedures
- Chemical process safety
- Process dynamics and controls
- Technical report writing
- AutoCAD
- GIS
Projects
Major Qualifying Project - Identifying Treatment Techniques for TFA and TFMS, AUG 2025 - PRESENT
- Developing ion chromatography standards and calibration curves for PFAS compounds.
- Evaluating different adsorption media using batch equilibrium testing.
- Exploring cost-effective alternatives to traditional LC-MS/MS detection.
- Designing a conceptual ultrashort chain PFAS treatment system able to be integrated into existing water treatment plants.
Interactive Qualifying Project - Vertical Gardening: Growing the Community from Seeds to Sustainability, OCT 2024 - DEC 2024
- Designed and built vertical garden structures and an irrigation system using locally sourced materials while navigating accessibility constraints and water scarcity.
- Conducted community-driven research through interviews and focus groups.
- Delivered measurable impact by increasing food production and improving long-term garden sustainability.
Leadership/Activities
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Omicron Iota Chapter (Fellowship Vice President, Pledge Trainer, Fundraising Chair, Recruitment Chair, Annual Service Chair), American Institute of Chemical Engineers, WPI Alpine Ski Team
Timeline
Engineer Intern
Tata & Howard, Inc.
01.2026 - Current
Engineer Intern
Tata & Howard, Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Shift Lead/Barista
New City Microcreamery
07.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute