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Pavithra Ethi Rajan

San Francisco Bay Area

Summary

A results-driven program manager with over six years of experience leading complex environmental and sustainability initiatives across manufacturing, R&D, and consulting sectors. Combines a strong project management foundation (PMP) with deep technical expertise in environmental engineering, and an MBA. Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, develop data-driven strategies for carbon and emissions reduction, and communicate technical insights to diverse stakeholders. Adept at navigating regulatory landscapes and driving programs that align with corporate sustainability objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior EHS Engineer

QuantumScape Battery, Inc.
San Jose, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Led the collection, analysis, and management of carbon footprint, utilities, and emissions data to support corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and strategy.
  • Managed cross-functional environmental programs, ensuring compliance with air quality regulations (BAAQMD) and overseeing abatement selection and operational management.
  • Drove pollution prevention initiatives by analyzing waste streams to identify reduction, conservation, and recycling opportunities, contributing to broader decarbonization goals.
  • Translated complex environmental data into actionable insights, providing input on equipment design, process reviews, and installation projects to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
  • Utilized Jira and Confluence to manage EHS projects, track corrective actions from internal audits, and ensure timely closure of action items across distributed teams.
  • Trained and implemented usage of a new ESG software platform to streamline data collection and reporting for sustainability metrics.

Project Consultant

Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc
Monroeville, PA
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed projects involving the compilation and completion of Air Permit Applications and renewals for Title V sources, requiring extensive data analysis and regulatory interpretation.
  • Analyzed facility data to prepare and submit comprehensive Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports for power plants, turning raw data into compliant reports for regulatory bodies.

Environmental Engineer

IDEM Office of Air Quality
Indianapolis, IN
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Drafted and reviewed complex Air Permits for Title V sources, coordinating with compliance and enforcement branches on monitoring and emissions testing requirements.
  • Evaluated technical data and engineering plans for permit modifications and New Source Reviews, ensuring alignment with state and federal regulations.

Environmental Engineer Intern

Seva EHS, Inc.
Remote
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Managed Underground Storage Tank regulations (EPA - part 280/281) compliance and monitoring timeline by coordinating with various state DNRs and DEQs.

Software Automation Engineer

IBM
Chennai, India
08.2014 - 12.2014

Education

Master's - Business Administration

Trine University
Allen Park, MI
12.2024

Master's - Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022

Master's - Environmental Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
12.2016

Bachelors - Chemical Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, TN, India
05.2014

Skills

  • Program & Project Management: Cross-Functional Leadership, Project Planning & Execution (PMP), Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Change Management (Jira, Confluence)
  • Sustainability & Carbon Strategy: Carbon Accounting & Footprinting, ESG Reporting, Emissions Data Collection & Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Regulatory Compliance (BAAQMD, NESHAP)
  • Data Analysis & Communication: Environmental Data Analysis, Sustainability Metrics Management, Technical Reporting, Data-Driven Recommendations, Abatement & Emissions Calculations
  • Engineering & Research: Chemical & Process Engineering, Materials Science, Air Pollution Control, Data Analysis (GC-MS, PTR-MS), New Methodology Development and Implementation

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered in the schools of Indiana, representing IDEM on account of Earth Day. Created awareness about recycle reduce and reuse among young minds.
  • Participated as a food prep volunteer in Food Drives.
  • Participated in several beach clean-up drives.

Publications

  • Watching Paint Dry: I/VOC Emissions from Architectural Coatings and Their Impact on SOA Formation., ChemRxiv, Cambridge: Cambridge Open Engage, 2021
  • Advanced buffer materials for indoor air CO2 control in commercial buildings, Indoor Air, 27, 6, 2017, 1213-1223
  • An alternate method to synthesize zeolites for biological applications, Materials Today: Proceedings, 5, 8, 3, 2018, 16461-16465

Affiliations

  • Best Student Paper Award in 8th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston 2016

Certification

  • Introduction to SEMI S2, Salus Engineering International | Issued Oct 2024
  • Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO), The Laser Institute | Issued Sep 2024
  • ESG Training Completed, EcoOnline | Issued Sep 2024
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), uCertify | Issued Oct 2023
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) | Issued Jan 2016

Timeline

Senior EHS Engineer

QuantumScape Battery, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Project Consultant

Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc
05.2022 - 12.2022

Environmental Engineer

IDEM Office of Air Quality
07.2017 - 01.2020

Environmental Engineer Intern

Seva EHS, Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2017

Software Automation Engineer

IBM
08.2014 - 12.2014

Master's - Business Administration

Trine University

Master's - Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Master's - Environmental Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Bachelors - Chemical Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

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