Sumaya Abdullah
Sumaya Abdullah

Junior Environmental Engineer

Actively looking · Member since 28 Oct 2026
Location
Chicago, United States
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid / Full Time
Experience level
Junior

About

Professional summary

I am an Environmental Engineering graduate with a strong foundation in water infrastructure design, hydraulic modeling, wastewater treatment systems, and environmental monitoring. I am interested in applying engineering principles to improve public infrastructure and environmental outcomes.

I have hands-on experience designing water and wastewater systems through academic projects, including pilot-scale filtration, sludge control, automated dissolved oxygen monitoring, and municipal-style pipe network design. My work has involved hydraulic calculations, fluid mechanics, system testing, field data collection, and technical reporting.

I am proficient in engineering and technical tools including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, Arduino, and Microsoft Excel. I use these tools to support engineering calculations, data analysis, documentation, and system design.

My professional experience includes product and systems design, program coordination, maternal health research, and environmental research. I have collaborated across teams, improved workflows, maintained data accuracy, coordinated stakeholders, and supported operational process improvements.

I bring strong communication, leadership, and project coordination skills developed through managing interns, leading workshops, and serving in student organizations. I am seeking an entry-level environmental engineering opportunity where I can contribute to sustainable water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects.

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Experience

Career history

Product & Systems Design Intern Laith Inc

Optimized workflow systems using Notion and ClickUp to improve team coordination, task visibility, and operational efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify workflow inefficiencies and support process improvements.

Program Manager & Coordinator Loyola Civic Leadership Program

Oversaw more than 25 high school interns placed across 15 nonprofit sites, managing onboarding and weekly civic workshops.

Coordinated program logistics, communications, and progress reporting among interns and site supervisors. Developed leadership and professional readiness curriculum to strengthen community engagement outcomes.

Research Assistant Engineering and Maternal Fetal Medicine

Monitored pregnant participants through bi-weekly telehealth sessions and collected physiological data throughout patient monitoring stages.

Maintained data accuracy and protocol compliance from 20 weeks of pregnancy through six weeks postpartum. Analyzed maternal health trends to support early risk detection.

Research Intern Chicago Botanic Garden

Conducted genetic diversity research on an endangered Hawaiian plant using DNA extraction and PCR techniques.

Analyzed laboratory results using data tools and presented findings that contributed to conservation efforts. Completed an environmental justice course connecting scientific research with social impact.

Education

Learning history

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering. Relevant coursework includes Water and Wastewater Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics and Hydraulics, Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Systems I-III, and Electronic Circuits and Devices. Participated in the Society of Women Engineers as Marketing Chair, Minorities In Tech as Treasurer, and the East African Student Association as President.

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