Matthew Megill
Anaheim
Summary
Motivated water industry professional with a keen interest in utilizing and further developing skills in economic analysis to contribute to the community of Orange County. Passionate about leveraging expertise to drive sustainable solutions and support the region's environmental initiatives. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and promoting responsible resource management practices within the local community. Excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact through strategic decision-making and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Resources Control Engineer
State Water Resource Control Board
02.2020 - Current
- Oversee regulation of and serve as the main point of contact for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
- Interpret and enforce state and federal drinking water regulations.
- Issue citations for systems that fail to comply with permit conditions or state and federal regulations.
- Conducted a survey of workplace morale and presented my findings at a Division of Drinking Water all hands meeting.
- Serve as a co-leader for the Division of Drinking Water Vulnerability Assessment Workgroup for all water systems in Los Angeles County.
- Inspect water systems and produce reports documenting the inspection and necessary improvements.
- Review Title 22 Engineering Reports for recycled water projects.
- Coordinate scheduling and compile meeting minutes for quarterly meetings between Division of Drinking Water and Metropolitan Water District.
- Review annual reports as well as monthly and quarterly water quality reports.
- As a SDWIS coordinator, correct database errors and update water system information.
- Assisted with survey of areas affected by the Eaton Fire and participated in discussions regarding necessary sampling.
Civil Analyst – Hydrology and Hydraulics
Kimley-Horn and Associates
03.2019 - 08.2019
Hydrology and Hydraulics Intern
Kimley-Horn and Associates
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Used CAD software to create project exhibits, plan-set drawings, and detail drawings.
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using software such as: StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-2, WSPG, and HydroCalc.
- Designed best management practices and storm drains.
- Wrote water quality management plans and source water protection plan reports for land development projects.
- Wrote technical reports and memorandums for submittal to approving agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Resources Engineering
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA12.2018
Skills
- Data gathering and statistical analysis
- Economic analysis
- Policy analysis
- Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau
- Public speaking
- Technical communication
- Reviewing construction documents
Timeline
Water Resources Control Engineer
State Water Resource Control Board
02.2020 - Current
Civil Analyst – Hydrology and Hydraulics
Kimley-Horn and Associates
03.2019 - 08.2019
Hydrology and Hydraulics Intern
Kimley-Horn and Associates
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Resources Engineering
Cal Poly Humboldt
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