Joseph Yu Zhang Pe

Joseph Yu Zhang, PE has a diverse work experience that spans several years. Starting in 2018, they worked as an Associate Project Restoration Engineer and Green Team Representative at SWCA Environmental Consultants. In this role, they managed and designed stream and wetland restoration projects, conducted risk management, performed quality assurance on engineering deliverables, and implemented natural stable channel design for multiple streams.

Prior to that, from 2017 to 2018, Joseph worked as a Civil Engineer at WWC Engineering, where they gained experience in civil engineering projects. In 2017, they also worked as a Civil Engineer at 5 Smooth Stones Restoration.

In 2016, Joseph served as a Remote-sensing Water Engineer at USDA, Colorado State University. Joseph conducted research using remote sensing technology to monitor water resources.

From 2015 to 2016, Joseph gained practical experience as a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Intern and a GPS/GIS Technician at the Town of Wellington. Joseph also worked as an Energy Auditor and Water & Energy Corpsmember at Larimer County Conservation Corps during this time.

Starting in 2012, Joseph worked at Colorado State University in various roles including Graduate Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and Customer Service Representative/Cashier. In 2013, they also worked as an Agricultural Environmental Engineer at RiskWise Global Capital Group.

Overall, Joseph Yu Zhang, PE has a strong background in civil engineering, with expertise in stream and wetland restoration, risk management, and remote sensing technology.

Joseph Yu Zhang, PE, holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Environmental Engineering, which they obtained from Colorado State University from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Agriculture degree in Agricultural Resources and Environment, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business English, both from Henan Agricultural University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Joseph has obtained several certifications throughout their career. Joseph became a Professional Engineer (PE) through the State of California in March 2022. Joseph also holds certifications in River Restoration and Natural Channel Design from WILDLAND HYDROLOGY, INC, which they obtained in July 2022. Joseph further enhanced their expertise in river assessment and monitoring, river morphology and applications, and applied fluvial geomorphology through various certifications they obtained from WILDLAND HYDROLOGY, INC between 2019 and 2021. Moreover, they obtained a Class D Wastewater Operator certification and a Class D Water Operator certification from the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board in October 2015. Lastly, Joseph became an Engineer In Training through the State of California in June 2014.