This document is a resume for Megan K. Hixon, who is expected to graduate in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Maine - Orono. She has relevant coursework in environmental engineering, groundwater hydrology, and other civil engineering topics. Her professional experience includes internships with the Brunswick & Topsham Water District, where she designed safety programs, performed water testing and analysis, and updated GIS records, and with the Bath Freight Shed Rehabilitation Project, where she researched and designed renovations while preserving historical factors. She also participated in the DeepCwind Consortium's floating wind turbine design challenge.

1. MEGAN K. HIXON
megan.hixon@maine.edu
Current Address (207) 522-3922 Permanent Address
295 Main Street 2 Bedford Street
Orono, Maine 04449 Bath, Maine 04530
EDUCATION University of Maine - Orono, ME ​ ​expected May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, GPA 3.05
RELEVANT ​Environmental Engineering, Groundwater Hydrology, Soil Mechanics, Materials, Surveying,
COURSES Structural Engineering, Hydraulics, Wastewater Treatment Design, Water Treatment Design,
Geotechnical Design, Geology, Transportation Design, Engineering Graphics
PROFESSIONAL Engineering ​I​ntern
EXPERIENCE Brunswick & Topsham Water District – Topsham, ME 5/2016 - Present
● Examined site plans and conceptual drawings for the three district stations to design
specific Lock/Tagout Safety Programs and Safety Manuals for each wastewater/water
treatment facility
● Performed comparative cost analysis and research, and produced written reports
● Produced weekly disinfection by-product reports and analysis while performing
chlorine residual tests for water samples collected in the field
● Maintained hydrants and flushing of water mains throughout the cities
● Performed inspections for underground utility and infrastructure improvements
● Located items in the field using Trimble Geo 7 Series to update GIS infrastructure
records
● Maintained public relations with customers and collaborated with contractors while
inspecting new installation for code compliance and during maintenance on existing
water supply systems
Designer/Intern
Bath Freight Shed Rehabilitation Project – Bath, ME 5/2013-8/2013
● Researched, designed, and proposed shed door renovation while preserving historical
factors, and generated scale technical drawings of structure for proposal
● Served as student representative during initial planning sessions with community and
director
Designer/Team Member
DeepCwind Consortium’s Windstorm Challenge - Orono, ME ​Spring 2013
● Designed and constructed a floating wind turbine platform that is cost efficient,
functional in its environment, and stable to pitch and heave
● Tested and analyzed ballast, weight, buoyancy, and payload capacity of platform
● Created and delivered the formal business plan and sales pitch
SKILLS Computer
▪ CADD (AutoCAD): Five years of experience designing 2D/3D real world products,
architectural preservation structures, and transportation site plan designs in addition to
traffic flow, parking lot, and road work design in coursework
▪ Microsoft Excel
Environmental Design
▪ Designed wastewater and water treatment systems and expanded water quality
knowledge through internship and coursework
Water Resources
▪ Surveyed and designed storm water drainage for parking lots in design team work
ACTIVITIES American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter, Treasurer/Member 2014 to present
American Water Works Association, Member 2016
Society of Women Engineers, Member 2014 to present
Bath City Planning Board, Student Board Member 2011 to 2013