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Liam Thomson

Concord

Summary

Environmental engineer with dynamic system process experience, and proven expertise in optimizing water treatment systems, focused on PFAS remediation and enhanced operational workflows. I am skilled in process optimization, regulatory compliance, and have experience in new design integration to improve efficiency and safety. While trained in data analysis, project management, and report drafting, I thrive in collaborative environments, driving impactful results in engineering projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-Time Systems Process Engineer

Aclarity
Medway
08.2024 - Current
  • At Aclarity, I operated and optimized large pilot-scale water treatment systems,
  • Made design modifications, and developed new systems to integrate with existing infrastructure
  • Enhanced operational workflow by deploying upgraded inventory control mechanism.
  • Traveled to customer sites to set up and commission systems.
  • Analyzed existing processes and identified areas of improvement.

Asbestos Project Monitor

Environmental Health Inc.
Cambridge
05.2023 - 09.2025
  • Coordinated compliance efforts with varied standards for air quality and asbestos management on construction projects.
  • Worked with team members to identify the best methods in compliance with regulations, while allowing for safe and efficient removal.
  • Prepared for weekly safety meetings to inform clients about hazards and important information needed to comply with regulations.

R&D Engineering Intern

Aclarity
Medway
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Reviewed project plans and provided recommendations based on best practices.
  • Finished projects on time and within budget.
  • Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
  • Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.

Lab and Field Intern

Yankee Engineering & Testing
Worcester
04.2022 - 08.2025
  • Worked in the field to collect samples and assist other technicians during in-field testing.
  • Worked in the lab running concrete compression testing, and soil testing, such as permeability.
  • Set up and implemented a new storage system to store concrete cylinders that increased efficiency and storage volume.

WPI MQP PFAS Study

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted a treatability study on PFAS and ammonia in landfill leachate, using both synthetic and real leachate samples.
  • Collaborated in testing, data collection, and analysis of contaminant concentrations.
  • Presented findings at the NEWEA Conference in Boston.
  • Received the CEE Advisory Board MQP Award.

IQP – Educational Robotics

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rabat
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Designed and implemented a curriculum to teach problem-solving through robotics.
  • Conducted field research and analyzed student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Proposed improvements to STEM teaching strategies in Moroccan schools.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
05-2024

Skills

  • Water Treatment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Optimization
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Documentation
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Test Driven Development
  • System Design
  • Design Validation

Timeline

Part-Time Systems Process Engineer

Aclarity
08.2024 - Current

R&D Engineering Intern

Aclarity
05.2024 - 08.2025

WPI MQP PFAS Study

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
08.2023 - 05.2024

Asbestos Project Monitor

Environmental Health Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2025

IQP – Educational Robotics

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
01.2023 - 05.2023

Lab and Field Intern

Yankee Engineering & Testing
04.2022 - 08.2025

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Liam Thomson