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Troy Olson

@troyolson

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Civil engineering student focused on water resources, hydraulics, and stormwater design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in water resources or environmental engineering with hands-on design, fieldwork, and research opportunities at organizations valuing sustainability and technical growth.

I am a civil engineering student specializing in hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources with hands-on research and field experience. I consistently apply technical tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MATLAB, and EPA SWMM to deliver practical engineering solutions.

My research includes NSF-funded geotechnical work using centrifuge testing and development of 3D imaging workflows to monitor crack formation and erosion, and I co-authored papers evaluating generative AI for environmental engineering and depth monitoring in centrifuge testing.

I have industry experience producing boundary and topographic surveys, assisting subdivision and stormwater design, and supporting civil infrastructure drafting and CAD tasks. I also served as Environmental Lead on a multi-building dorm capstone project managing stormwater design, ESA Phase I/II, hazardous material removal, and LEED planning.

As a student leader and tutor, I communicate complex concepts clearly, manage outreach and social media for campus organizations, and hold certifications including OSHA 10, Procore Associate, Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate, and Urban Hydrology and GSI training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Undergraduate Researcher

University of California, Davis

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Executed NSF-funded geotechnical research on levee failure using a 9 m centrifuge to simulate field stresses and implemented a 3D RGB-D imaging workflow to monitor crack formation and erosion.

Data Collection Matlab Experimental Design Soil Mechanics

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Case Western Reserve University

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Investigated generative AI models for solving environmental engineering problems across water treatment and pollution control domains and contributed to comparative model evaluation research.

Environmental Engineering Data Analysis literature review Report Writing Matlab Survey Design

Peer Tutor

Case Western Reserve University

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Tutored students in Surveying, Geology, and Environmental Engineering, creating custom study materials and simplifying complex concepts to improve comprehension and performance.

Tutoring Surveying Geology Environmental Engineering Curriculum Development Communication

Survey Intern

Banning Engineering

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Produced boundary and topographic survey deliverables, assisted in subdivision design and stormwater management planning, and contributed to CAD drafting for civil infrastructure layouts.

Boundary Surveys Topographic Surveys CAD Water Resources

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Civil Engineering

Activities and societies: Varsity Track and Field (All UAA Honors); ASCE; Vice President, CWRU Chapter of Ohio Water Environment Association; Social Media/Outreach Chair, CWRU Lifts; Capstone Environmental Lead on dorm stormwater and remediation design; Peer tutor in Surveying, Geology, and Environmental Engineering.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering with a minor in Geological & Natural Sciences; engaged in capstone stormwater and hazardous materials planning and completed relevant coursework in hydraulics, soil mechanics, and water resources.