Douglas Stepp is an engineering science and mechanics graduate seeking career opportunities who has experience in prototype testing and development, data analysis, CAD modeling, and solving engineering problems. He has worked as an environmental technician operating a reverse osmosis filtration system and has led an undergraduate research project designing and testing an energy harvesting device. Stepp also has significant design, modeling, lab testing, and data analysis skills from his involvement in FIRST Robotics competitions and undergraduate research.

1. Douglas Stepp
3701 Blue Lake Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 | C: (804) 614-5858 | des7engineer@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/DouglasStepp
Summary
 A recent engineering science and mechanics graduate who is searching for career opportunities and is
passionate for design, research, and innovation.
 Experienced in prototype testing and development, data collection and analysis technology, computer
aided drafting/modelling, and real world application of engineering problem solving.
Skill Highlights
Accomplishments
ProChem, Incorporated
 Quickly learned reverse osmosis filtration system technology
 Diagnosed and resolved system failures including clogged chemical pumps, punctured hoses, and valve
issues
Renewable Energy Project Work, 2014 – 2015
 Successfully led Senior Project Design Team resulting in designing and testing variations to an energy
harvesting device intended for use in low flow environments
 Utilized 3D printer to fabricate parts and tested device in recirculating water tunnel
 Managed budget and coordinated schedules for team
 Performed summer undergraduate research study for prototype energy harvesting device
Member of FIRST Robotics Winning Team, 2008, 2009, 2010
 Regional and Chairman's Award winners, 2008, 2009, 2010
 Participated in World Championship, 2008, 2009, 2010
 Responsible for design, build
Passion for Learning
 College credits exceeded graduation requirement, math emphasis
 Accepted into and achieved dual college enrollment while in H.S.
 Advanced H.S. diploma exceeding credit hour requirement by over 30%
Experience
Environmental Technician 09/2015 to 05/2016
ProChem, Incorporated Pulaski, VA
Operated a reverse osmosis filtration system, responsible for monitoring water quality and system
troubleshooting as necessary. (Worked 12 hour night shift while finishing up coursework at Virginia Tech)
Undergraduate Research Assistant 05/2014 to 08/2014
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
Performed testing trials for low flow energy harvesting device design variations
Store Clerk 06/2007 to 01/2009
Ukrops Market,Inc. Richmond, VA
 Significant design and modelling experience
 Experience with lab testing, measurement
equipment, and analysis software
 Experience with operating a reverse osmosis
filtration system and analyzing water
properties
 Advanced Autodesk CAD/ Inventor proficiency
 Project leadership experience
 Excellent problem solving skills and precision
 Results oriented and "team first" attitude
 Operations skills including budgeting,
scheduling, data recording and measurement
 Mechanical, machine shop equipment
expertise

2. Education
Bachelor of Science: Engineering Science and Mechanics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
Graduated December 2015, Math emphasis
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Dual enrollment while in High School
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
Dual credit for Technical drawing/CAD Class while in High School
Certifications
 Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam as of February 2017.
 Verification link: https://account.ncees.org/rn/1702620-991745-0ba8adf
 Currently submitting forms to acquire designation as an EIT (Engineer in Training).