Eric Bernhagen
Ames,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented Water Resources Engineering Intern skilled in Autodesk Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and ArcGIS. Experienced in team collaboration and applying academic coursework to real-world projects, driving effective solutions in water management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Resources Engineering Intern
Bolton & Menk
Ames, Iowa
05.2025 - 08.2025
• Assisted water resources team in civil design and modeling tasks using Autodesk Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and Microsoft Excel, contributing to project development.
• Engaged with water resources engineering workflows, integrating environmental interests with civil engineering practice to enhance project relevance.
• Applied hydrology and civil engineering coursework to deliver tangible results for agricultural drainage and wetland projects.
AmeriCorps Natural Resources Crew Member
Polk County Conservation
Granger, Iowa
02.2025 - 05.2025
Experienced conservation work, including chainsaw work, prescribed
burns and burn preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University College of Engineering
Ames, Iowa
01.2023 - 05.2023
Assisted Dr. Joe Charbonnet with lab testing and analysis of PFAS fate and transport in water samples from several wastewater treatment plants in the area.
Analyzed PFAS fate and transport in collected water samples.
several wastewater treatment plants in the area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2028
Skills
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- HydroCAD
- Hydrology analysis
- ArcGIS Products
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Water Resources Engineering Intern
Bolton & Menk
05.2025 - 08.2025
AmeriCorps Natural Resources Crew Member
Polk County Conservation
02.2025 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University College of Engineering
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Iowa State University