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