Chris Lemasters
Graduate Student: Hydrology Science And Engineering
Denver
Summary
Hydrology Science and Engineering graduate student at the Colorado School of Mines looking to further my knowledge and apply my skills to help bridge the gap between science, policy, and sustainable water management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Water Resources Engineer/Hydrologist Intern
RTI International
2024.03 - Current
- Support research for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology. Evaluate the use of new observational snowpack data from the Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB) Monitoring Network to improve the performance of NOAA's SNOw Data Assimilation System (SNODAS).
- Helped support the DUKE Fews and Riverware forecasting project by computing reservoir inflows using TSTool as well as calibrating the Sacramento Soil Moisture Accounting Model (SAC-SMA) for multiple basins to enhance the models hydrologic forecasting abilities.
- Compiled and analyzed extensive streamflow datasets and watershed attributes for over 500 stream gauges within the state of Washington, supporting a flow frequency analysis for the Washington Department of Transportation.
Research Assistant
Colorado School Of Mines
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Assist PHD candidate in their research into the effectiveness of a engineered Geomedium for treating storm water.
- Maintain and collect samples from the ISCO water samplers at the field site.
- Prepare water samples for analysis in lab.
GIS Contractor
AllPoints GIS
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Converted and georeferenced PDF files within ArcGIS Pro, creating new feature classes for each file.
- Cleaned up and updated existing files, ensuring that each file was formatted correctly and contained accurate data.
- Created detailed identifiers for each file to improve organization and streamline future use of files.
Teachers Assistant (Fluid Mechanics/Statics)
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
2020.12 - 2022.12
- Conducted two student help sessions per week.
- Designed lesson plans to better help students understand material.
- Worked with professors and other staff members to identify areas where students are struggling.
- Provided feedback and suggestions to department to improve technical understanding.
Geotechnical Engineering Field Technician
A.G. Wassenaar
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Perform field-testing of construction materials including soil, asphalt, and concrete, primarily in residential housing developments.
- Submitted up to 60 reports per day documenting test results to Contractors, Clients, and Project Manager.
- Conducted Quality control and testing on new construction and repairs to existing infrastructure by private contractors of sidewalks, streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water utility lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering | Minor in GIS
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO 2019.01 - 2023.05
Master of Science - Hydrology Science And Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 2023.08 - Current
Skills
Experience with Hydrologic Modeling
Experience with Python/MATLAB programming languages
Statistical Data Analysis
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro
Experience with Geotechnical Testing in the Field and Lab
Educated in global and U.S. water policies
References
Jon Wanders
Project Manager at AG Wassenaar
(303)-759-8100
Seth Mallet
Professor at MSU Denver
(303)-615-0499
Adrienne Marshall
Professor at Colorado School of Mines
(303)-615-0499
Timeline
Water Resources Engineer/Hydrologist Intern
RTI International
2024.03 - Current
Research Assistant
Colorado School Of Mines
2023.08 - 2023.12
Master of Science - Hydrology Science And Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
2023.08 - Current
GIS Contractor
AllPoints GIS
2023.02 - 2023.06
Teachers Assistant (Fluid Mechanics/Statics)
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
2020.12 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering | Minor in GIS
Metropolitan State University of Denver
2019.01 - 2023.05
Geotechnical Engineering Field Technician
A.G. Wassenaar
2017.01 - 2020.01
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