STEVEN S. LOWE
1168 Englewood Drive
Richland, WA 99352
sb2rlowe@charter.net
(509) 627-3662 [Home] or (509) 521-0559 [Cell]
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seek a challenging project engineer/project manager, process engineer, or environmental engineer position. Prefer fulltime and a contract position is acceptable. Learning opportunities for personal growth are a plus.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
I have 30+ years of experience in groundwater remediation, radioactive and hazardous waste management, and site
cleanup. My background includes a variety of positions in project engineering (new construction and modifications to
existing facilities), environmental engineering, plant engineering, and program management. I offer a strong technical
knowledge, excellent planning and organizational skills, a good awareness of the importance of cost and schedule, and
attention to detail. I am also a registered Professional Engineer (Chemical) in Washington.
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Chemical Engineering
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (Chemical) – Washington, #30143, Expires 6/19/2012
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – California, #56779
WORK EXPERIENCE
CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company
February 1986 – September 2011
(Prior contractors include Fluor Hanford, Westinghouse Hanford Company, and Rockwell Hanford Operations)
Richland, Washington
Soil & Groundwater Remediation Project (S&GRP) – Groundwater Remediation
Project engineer in the S&GRP Groundwater Operable Unit organization. Served as the Buyer's Technical Representative
on numerous projects and for other contracted support. Responsible for scope definition, technical direction, change
processing, permitting, contract initiation and closeout, monitoring work progress, coordination of interfaces with
Operations and support organizations, and management of project cost and schedule.
Soil & Groundwater Remediation Project – Remediation Integration
Environmental engineer lead for the Steam Condensate and Laboratory Waste operable units, responsible for
remediation of those waste sites under CERCLA. Developed baseline planning for RI/FS activities, prepared sampling and
analysis plans, developed field execution schedules and cost estimates, monitored work progress, and reported status.
Also managed sampling of the radioactive solid waste burial grounds. Procured drilling and analytical services, arranged
for field support, coordinated with other site contractors, reviewed analytical data and performed data quality
assessments, prepared technical reports, and provided recommendations to DOE and regulators.
Waste Receiving and Packaging (WRAP) Facility
Provided plant engineering support to managing transuranic (TRU) waste at the WRAP facility. Coordinated nuclear
safety basis changes and implementation of technical safety requirements; conducted management assessments and
tracked corrective actions; performed engineering studies (process improvement, plant throughput); coordinated facility
modifications; prepared plans, reports, and presentations for management, DOE, and the regulators; supported
development of baseline planning; and served as the OUO Subject Matter Expert and Lessons Learned Coordinator.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company (Cont’d)
Waste Stabilization & Disposition (WSD) Project
Team lead for the liquid effluent and solid waste interfaces with the new Hanford Waste Treatment Plant (WTP)
vitrification facility. Developed interface requirements and managed associated documentation. Provided
programmatic and technical support to the Liquid Effluents, Waste Encapsulation & Storage Facility, and Canister
Storage Building. Supported development of the cost, schedule, and technical baselines. Managed subcontractors for
outside technical support to the program. Performed engineering evaluations, plant reliability and availability
assessment, and project prioritization exercises. Provided input to the site environmental report for WSD facilities.
Central Engineering
Senior engineer in the Central Engineering organization. Performed engineering studies in support of tank waste
retrieval, estimation of leak volumes, modeling of leak impacts and transport to groundwater, and the use of subsurface
barriers to confine tank leaks. Supported TWRS Program systems engineering activities and alternatives analysis for tank
waste remediation.
Tank Waste Remediation System (TWRS) – Waste Pretreatment
Engineer in the Tank Waste Pretreatment organization. Responsible for developing flowsheets for treating tank wastes
using the TRUEX solvent extraction process. Coordinated pretreatment plans with Tank Farms, Grout Project, and HWVP
vitrification project; managed process development testing by PNNL; specified characterization requirements for tank
waste sampling/analysis.
Hanford Waste Vitrification Plant (HWVP) Project
Project engineer on the HWVP Project. Responsible for overseeing A/E activities on assigned process systems.
Developed design criteria, prepared statements of work, evaluated A/E work proposals and prepared fair cost estimates,
reviewed work plans, provided technical direction to A/E, coordinated reviews of project deliverables, monitored A/E
cost and schedule performance, and supported development of project safety documentation.
Bechtel National, Inc.
June 1981 – February 1986
San Francisco, California
Design area lead engineer on the Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) vitrification project at SRP. Responsible for
the radioactive liquid and gas sampling systems, remote analytical facilities, mercury purification system, cold chemical
systems, and wastewater treatment systems. Developed design inputs; prepared process flow diagrams and P&IDs;
performed engineering studies and alternative evaluations; coordinated design reviews with client; performed
equipment sizing, specification, and procurement; and prepared as-builts.
Exxon Nuclear Idaho Company
June 1978 – September 1979
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Research engineer at the Idaho Chemical Processing Plant, INEEL. Developed and tested alternative process flowsheets
for treating radioactive liquid wastes; operated pilot-scale fluidized-bed waste calciners to support plant operations;
evaluated dry solids retrieval techniques.
TRAINING
ACTIVITIES











Project Management
Systems Engineering
Environmental Laws & Regulations
Human Performance Fundamentals (HPI)
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Root Cause Analysis
Hazardous Waste Worker (HAZWOPER)
Radiological Worker I
Fishing, snow skiing, reading
Volunteer at Richland Food Bank (2-3 days/wk)
Visiting the Oregon Coast