Ben Greiner Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

Greater Denver Area

Boulder, Co

Greater Denver Area

− Analyze and categorize materials to train artificial intelligence-based vision systems for materials recovery facilities

Boulder, Co

− Designed, built, and operated rapid small-scale column test (RSSCT) to test activated carbon for 1,2,3-TCP removal, which is a suspected human carcinogen and groundwater contaminant− Conducted computer modeling of adsorption using AdDesignS software− Interpreted results to create breakthrough curves for key water quality parameters at two empty-bed contact times

Boulder, Co

− Researcher in the Scott Summers lab− Investigated thermal regeneration of pine-derived biochar for adsorption of organic contaminants− Designed, built, and operated rapid small-scale column tests (RSSCTs) for biochar and activated carbon− Synthesized data covering a range of water quality parameters, and submitted a journal article with novel findings− Published a communication in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology Presented a poster at UNC Water & Health Conference 2016

− Teaching assistant for Small Community Water and Wastewater Systems (Graduate Course) and Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering (Undergraduate Course)− Evaluated student work, designed grading rubrics, led review sessions prior to exams, and worked one-on-one with students to expand understanding of key concepts

Boulder, Co

− Organized the annual two-day event (~300 registrants) as a member of the planning committee− Recruited keynote speakers, sponsors, and participants− Coordinated event logistics, facilities, and services− Moderated expert panel, Urban WASH: Challenges to water and sanitation service delivery in urban contexts

Buena Vista, Co

− Lead teams of up to 10 guides on ½ to 5 day trips in remote settings− Relate to guests from all walks of life, and provide hospitality for groups of up to 70 guests− Effectively communicate plans of action to inexperienced rafters in high pressure situations− Organize and plan equipment, food, and itineraries with a high degree of attention to detail and self-sufficiency− Respond efficiently to emergencies and adapt to unexpected situations with confidence − Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Swiftwater Rescue − Designed and implemented cloud-based payroll and record-keeping system− Rivers rafted: Arkansas (CO), Gunnison (CO), North Platte (CO), Colorado through the Grand Canyon (AZ), Salt (AZ), Marañón (Peru)

Buena Vista, Co

Made reservations over the phone, through email, and in person in a professional atmosphere, greeted guests, gave orientations, sold and restocked retail, and cleaned.

Gicumbi, Rwanda

− Worked on a multicultural team of Water For People’s freelance engineers, seeking to provide 100% water and sanitation access in the district of Gicumbi− Drafted preliminary design of mechanized water distribution systems for 80,000 residents − Conducted field visits, demand calculations, extensive hydraulic modeling using EPANET and ArcMap (GIS), and cost estimation− Presented designs to district government officials and incorporated feedback from stakeholders− Trained team members on hydraulic modeling techniques

Boulder, Co

− Proposed potable water delivery system based on fire flows and projected demand in EPANET− Analyzed expected flood constraints based on information from three agencies, and modeled water surface and floodplain under existing and proposed conditions in HEC-RAS software− Designed floodplain modifications to allow a new creek crossing and mapped grading modifications along with flood depth in AutoCAD Civil 3D software− Planned stormwater management, including drainage network, detention ponds, and models in SWMM software− Awarded best overall design team in Fall 2015

Boulder, Colorado

− Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Sol-Char Toilet Project in Professor Karl Linden's lab− Designed experimental framework and researched emissions from human waste-derived biochar fuel briquettes− Negotiated with departmental and university offices to institute experimental protocols and apparatus− Presented posters at CU DLA and Norlin Scholars Research Symposiums

Boulder, Co

− University of Colorado Chapter Board Member for one year− Directed Peru program team for two years with 30 active members and an annual budget of ~$25,000, with a total of 8 weeks in-country− Led ongoing monitoring and evaluation of two water distribution systems (gravity-fed and solar-powered well)− Constructed pilot versions of pour-flush, VIP, and composting latrines in rural setting− Coordinated and led preliminary assessment of 4 communities in northern Peru for potential future partnerships− Overhauled organization of cloud-based document storage, record keeping, and knowledge sharing database− Contributed to and edited 15 sets of reports to EWB-USA headquarters including theories of change, log-frames, alternatives analyses, designs & as-built drawings, budgets, Gantt charts, and health & safety plans− Spoke Spanish in community meetings and assemblies including public speaking in front of up to 250 people− Awarded 2015 EWB-USA Premier Project

Jalapa, Nicaragua

− Evaluated ten rural community water systems and prioritized them for action by Second Mile Water, including testing water quality parameters and interviewing community water committees− Built relationships with local and regional government officials, Rotary clubs, and Peace Corps volunteers− Designed alteration to existing water system and presented a plan of action to community leaders− Created water resources management and maintenance recommendations for communities affected by diminishing water supply and quality− Compared competitive construction bids and led contract negotiations

Buena Vista, Co

Master Of Science - Ms, Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering, Gpa 3.97

Thesis: Thermal Regeneration of Biochar for Adsorption of Sulfamethoxazole in the Presence of Dissolved Organic Matter Certificate.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering, Gpa 3.97, Summa Cum Laude With Honors

Activities and Societies: Engineering Honors Program, Engineers Without Borders USA, University of Colorado Triathlon Team, University.

Semester Exchange Program, Hydraulic Engineering, Cultural Studies

Activities and Societies: Intramural Cross Country, Salsa DancingLived with a Chilean family in Santiago Chile for a semester. Experienced.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Student Council, BVHS Varsity Cross Country Team, BVHS Varsity Track Team, Concert Band.