About Paige

Surf City Hydraulic Engineering – Principal Engineer – November 2023 to Present

Paige started Surf City Hydraulic Engineering in November 2023.

NPS Maricopa – Freelance Civil Engineer – December 2022 to Present

Paige develops grading and drainage plans for residential and commercial projects throughout Maricopa County, Arizona.

Watershed Progressive – Water Resources Engineer – November 2021 to November 2023

In her role as a water resources engineer at Watershed Progressive, Paige was involved in water conservation and stormwater BMP projects throughout the State of California. She also builds geospatial models that identify areas within Ventura County with the most opportunity for in-stream flow.

Project Experience:
– Project Manager for the Twain Harte Meadows Park Project
– Grading and drainage for the Camp SLO Calaveras Avenue Bioswale
– Geospatial Analysis and Technical Support for Integrated Water Strategies and Toolkit Quantification (IWSTQ)
– Thacher 319h Funded Bioreactor Project

Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE) – Project Engineer – March 2019 to November 2021

At PACE, Paige was involved in bank stabilization projects, sediment transport studies, and other stormwater-related projects. She regularly prepared hydrologic and hydraulic models, performed design calculations, wrote technical reports, and developed cost estimates for flood control projects. Additionally, she prepared Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) for several projects.

Project Experience:
– Carbon Canyon Regional Park Flood Control Improvements
– Hasley Canyon Creek Drainage Concept Report and Bank Stabilization Design
– Castaic Creek Drainage Creek Drainage Concept Report and Bank Stabilization Design
– Entrada North Drainage Creek Drainage Concept Report and Bank Stabilization Design
– South Hills Debris Basin Hydrology Study Peer Review
– Dillon Bridge Over Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel Scour Analysis and Bank Protection Design
– Jackson Street Over Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel Scour Analysis and Bank Protection Design
– Commerce Center Drive Scour Analysis and Bank Protection Design
– Atwell by TriPointe Homes Stormwater BMP Design and Hydraulic Modeling
– Perris Valley Channel Design

GENTERRA Consultants, Inc. – Senior Staff Engineer – February 2018 to March 2019

In this role, Paige prepared dam-break inundation studies in compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23 regulations. This involved performing breach analyses and developing two-dimensional HEC-RAS models to route the flood wave through the downstream area. In addition, I inspected dams and prepared annual reports in support of dam surveillance and monitoring programs.

Project Experience:
– San Dimas Dam Break Inundation Study
– Puddingstone Diversion Dam Break Inundation Study
– Castaic Dam Break Inundation Study
– Greystone Mansion Reservoir Dam Break Inundation Study

AECOM – Environmental Engineer II – June 2015 to February 2018

In this role, Paige’s work involved stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and NPDES permit compliance projects. My duties included creating maps and analyzing data using ArcGIS, developing construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, performing design calculations, and preparing technical reports and memorandums. She also provided support for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Highway Stormwater Program (HSP) by updating the NCDOT Stormwater BMP I&M Manual, inspecting structural stormwater BMPs,  and creating educational materials. Finally, She aided in developing watershed management plans and TMDL Action Plans.

Project Experience:
– Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Monitoring Implementation Plan
– North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Highway Stormwater Program (HSP)
– Langley Air Force Base BMP Inventory
– Mount Olive Drainage Study
– North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) R-573 CF Harvey Parkway Extension
– Duke Energy Corporation Stormwater Monitoring
– Eno River Watershed Implementation Plan
– Fort Eustis Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Action Plan
– City of Durham Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Hydraulic Modeling and Design
– City of Durham Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Inspections 
– Duke Energy Steam Station Emergency Spillway Design and Hydraulic Modeling

North Carolina State University – Graduate Research Assistant – June 2013 to June 2015

Paige conducted a research project that quantified the water requirements (evapotranspiration) of turfgrass in the Central Piedmont of North Carolina. Paige was also a teaching assistant (TA) for an undergraduate surveying course.

Indiana Department of Transportation – Stormwater Intern – Summer 2012

As an intern for the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT’s) Environmental Division, Paige collected and organized data for INDOT’s stormwater program. She also delineated wetlands and inspected construction sites for compliance with erosion and sediment control regulations. At the end of the summer, Paige delivered a presentation about her summer internship to INDOT Central Office employees and received positive feedback.

Indiana National Guard – Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2010, Summer 2011

As an intern for Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center’s (CAJMTC’s) Department of Public Works (DPW), Paige provided support in writing Scopes of Work, generating cost estimates, and editing architectural drawings. She also created a map of the installment using AutoCAD and managed a project that consisted of cleaning the ductwork in all of the barracks located on the installment.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological & Agricultural Engineering

– North Carolina State University,  2013 – 2015
– Master’s Thesis – Water Requirements of Warm-season and Cool-season Turfgrasses in the Piedmont of North Carolina. (Under the direction of Dr. Garry Grabow, Dr. Grady Miller, and Dr. Rodney Huffman).

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering

– Purdue University (West Lafayette), 2009 – 2013
– Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) Department
– Concentration in Water Resources

Minor in Soil Science

In addition to her interests in water resources, Paige is passionate about soil science and soil-water relationships. She has taken courses in soil physics, soil fertility, remote sensing, and soil and water conservation engineering. These courses served her well when writing her Master’s thesis at North Carolina State University.

Water Harvesting Practioner Certification Program (2023)

Paige became a certified Water Harvesting Practitioner after completing the Watershed Management Group’s water harvesting course in Tucson, Arizona. The course was comprised of over 40 hours of lectures and hands-on training in the integrated design of cisterns, greywater systems, earthworks, food production, and native plants. At the end of the course, Paige demonstrated her knowledge by completing a graded practicum that involved planning a design for a residence in Tucson.

Surfrider Foundation – North Orange County Chapter Ocean Friendly Garden Program Director – January 2023 to Present

As the Ocean Friendly Garden (OFG) Program Director, I organize events and educate the public on the importance of sustainable landscape practices and incorporating native plants into their gardens.

Toastmasters

Paige has completed her Presentation Mastery Path and is currently working on her Visionary Communication Path. She also serves as the Vice President of Education for Club 179 (HB Rise & Shine).