Idaho Environmental Coalition
Chris Graham has a diverse work experience that spans from 2012 to the present. Chris began as a Summer Intern at Hardinge Inc in 2012, where they developed a new design for unloading finished parts from CNC turning centers.
In 2014, Chris was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Cornell University, where they led discussion sessions for a Dynamics class and held office hours for students seeking help. Chris also emphasized problem-solving and communication skills.
Chris then joined Novelis as an R&D Engineer from 2014 to 2016, where they developed technical innovations in the processing of aluminum into sheet ingot. Chris had the opportunity to design experimental prototypes, fabricate and test them, and travel abroad for extended periods.
From 2016 to 2019, Chris worked for North Wind Group as a Mechanical Engineer. Chris supported the Idaho Cleanup Project by designing and testing robotic solutions for remote cleanout of high-level radioactive waste. Chris was later hired as a lead mechanical engineer for the Calcine Retrieval Project.
Currently, Chris works at the Idaho Environmental Coalition as the Technical Lead for the Calcine Disposition Project design group.
Chris Graham obtained a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 2014. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 2013. In 2016, they obtained the certification of Engineer Intern from the Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
Idaho Environmental Coalition
In 2021, the Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC (IEC) was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage cleanup operations at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site under a ten-year, $6.4 billion contract. IEC is led by Jacobs and includes North Wind Portage as a partner. IEC’s team of integrated small business subcontractors includes Navarro, ORT and Spectra Tech. Together we offer DOE a team with a history of accelerating cleanup at the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) to reduce DOE’s environmental liabilities and to enhance the INL mission. The ICP scope includes legacy wastes generated from World War II-era conventional weapons testing, government-owned research and defense reactors, spent nuclear fuel reprocessing, laboratory research, and defense missions at other DOE sites. The ICP is funded through DOE’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) and focuses on reducing risks to workers, the public, and the environment, and protecting the Snake River Plain Aquifer, a sole source aquifer that sustains Idaho’s agricultural industry. IEC’s vision for ICP is rooted in the values of integrity, safety, and sustainability of our parent companies. We have deep ties to INL and Idaho Falls, with more than 25 years of continuous presence in the community and on the Site. DOE and IEC remain committed to meeting all existing and future milestones and Site cleanup commitments to facilitate the INL’s ongoing missions. We are a joint venture of Jacobs (jacobs.com) and North Wind Portage and have deep ties to INL and Idaho Falls, with more than 25 years of continuous presence in the community and on the site.