Budoor Al-saadi
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Fulbright Scholar pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in industrial energy audits and advanced water treatment systems. Skilled in utility data analysis, system performance evaluation, and automation-based water quality control across RO, boiler, and cooling tower operations. Experienced in translating field diagnostics and quantitative analysis into cost-effective solutions that improve operational efficiency and environmental performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Engineer- Analyst
UNL-NITAC
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed on-site industrial audits to evaluate energy, water, and material efficiency across manufacturing processes and utility systems.
- Measured and evaluated system operating conditions using calibrated instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, and power) to develop quantitative performance baselines.
- Applied thermodynamic and fluid-mechanics principles to quantify losses and savings from compressed air optimization, boiler blowdown control, and heat recovery.
- Developed engineering economic analyses, including annual savings, implementation cost, and simple payback for recommended retrofits.
- Conducted root cause and performance analyses to identify equipment inefficiencies and operational deviations.
- Evaluated recommendations against DOE, EPA, and industry standards to ensure technical feasibility and compliance.
- Authored detailed technical assessment reports documenting methodology, assumptions, calculations, and projected impacts.
- Communicated technical findings to facility engineers and management, and validated recommendations with operational constraints.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary assessment activities, and managed parallel projects under fixed reporting schedules.
- Produced data-driven sustainability and cost-reduction strategies, supported by quantitative engineering analysis.
- Obtained vendor quotations and equipment specifications to support feasibility analysis and cost justification of recommendations.
Wastewater Lab Technician
UNL- CIVE
Lincoln, NE
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed wastewater quality analyses following standard methods, including sample preparation, testing, and data recording.
- Operated and calibrated laboratory instruments while maintaining compliance with QA/QC procedures.
- Applied laboratory safety protocols, and proper handling and disposal of chemical and biological materials.
- Managed multiple analyses simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and turnaround requirements.
- Documented laboratory data to support technical reports, and communicate findings to supervising engineers.
Chemical Service Engineer
MetiChem
Basra , Iraq
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive water quality testing and analysis for RO, boiler, cooling tower, and closed-loop systems, including physicochemical, microbiological (TBC, SRB), and fouling evaluations.
- Optimized chemical dosing programs using water chemistry modeling tools and field diagnostics to reduce scaling, corrosion, and chemical consumption while improving system performance.
- Interpreted P&IDs and PFDs to evaluate system design, injection points, control strategies, and operational flow paths for treatment program implementation.
- Configured and monitored automation-based control systems (pH, ORP, conductivity, 4–20 mA signals) to maintain key water quality parameters within operational limits.
- Performed corrosion coupon installation, retrieval, and analysis to assess material degradation and adjust inhibitor programs accordingly.
- Delivered technical sales support by proposing treatment solutions, conducting performance reviews with clients, and justifying recommendations through data-driven analysis and cost optimization.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Basra
Basra, Iraq11-2020
Skills
Water Treatment and Automation Systems
- WaterCycle® – industrial water chemistry modeling and cycle optimization,
- Industrial water treatment automation and control systems (METITO4)
- Reverse osmosis (RO) control systems
- Boiler and cooling tower control systems
Laboratory and Field Instrumentation
- Hach DR 900 colorimeter
- Hach digital titrator
- Myron L Ultrameter
- Total suspended solids (TSS) testing
- Microbiological testing (TBC, SRB) kits
- Ultrasonic leak detection equipment
Energy and Utility Monitoring
- Utility consumption analysis (electricity, water, gas)
Commercial Platforms
- Salesforce CRM
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Fulbright Foreign Student Program Scholar, U.S. Department of State (2024–Present)
Affiliations
Volunteer, Wider Circle - Washington, DC (2026).
Timeline
Graduate Student Engineer- Analyst
UNL-NITAC
01.2025 - 08.2025
Wastewater Lab Technician
UNL- CIVE
10.2024 - 12.2024
Chemical Service Engineer
MetiChem
02.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Basra