SUMMER AT HYPERION

1. Angel Morales Bernabe Reyna SDSU civil engineering anferk33@hotmail.com berniereyna@yahoo.com NSF Grant # DUE0653277 Introduction Conclusion This summer Bernie and Angel had the opportunity to intern at the Hyperion Treatment Plant located at El Segundo, CA. There, they were part of a Project Management Office that managed and oversaw existing projects. As interns, they were gradually integrated into the Los Angeles Wastewater Integrated Network Systems (LAWINS) Project. A project that was started in 2011 with the objective of replacing the outdated control systems that facilitates plant operations through the city of LA. Under the supervision of Professional Engineers, they accomplished tasks for the LAWINS project that employed and expanded their Civil Engineering skills. Being involved in such an extensive project displayed the critical role that project management plays on the efficiency of project deliverables. In addition, the daily interaction with professional engineers allowed us to better understand the approach and ethics that must be employed by a project management team, in order to execute a multimillion dollar project such as this one. Bernie next to one of the clarifiers during a tour of the Hyperion Treatment Plant SUMMER AT HYPERION Los Angeles sewersystem map Results • Exposed to industry work experience • Enhanced technical writing skills • Gained practical experience with “Scheduling Program” • Introduced to technical vocabulary used in industry • Accomplished daily objectives set by Project management Team leaders Acknowledgements Methods We want to thank the National Science Foundation and the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program for providing this rewarding experience; additionally, we would like to thank the Bureau of Sanitation for opening their doors and creating a learning environment. Special thanks to Sam Alavi, Eduardo Perez and the project management team at Hyperion Treatment Plant for their mentorship. • Documented weekly meeting minutes and agenda • - Reviewed project documents • Performed quality assurance on specs and quantity take offs • Carried out administrative tasks • Reviewed and compiled change order request • Assisted with the scheduling and planning The LAWINS project will help maintain a clean environment for years to come. Rendering of future control room at Hyperion Treatment plant