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Natalie Wilson<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Natalie is the Area Market Sector Leader for Western Canada and a process engineer focusing primarily on wastewater treatment.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Our People Spotlight series<\/a> gives you an inside look at our technical experts around the country. This week, we are highlighting a process engineer from our Water business line in Canada and providing insight into their civil engineering inspiration and work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Natalie is a project manager, and process engineer based in the Winnipeg, Manitoba office. As the Area Market Sector Leader for Western Canada, her focus is mainly on wastewater treatment. Natalie completed her master\u2019s thesis in civil engineering on deammonification in 2017 while on maternity leave. She and her family are avid camping enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tell us about what inspired you to join the industry.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I fell into the water industry by accident. I had originally entered engineering thinking that I would be mitigating environmental degradation through Environmental Impact Assessments, following my mother\u2019s footsteps as a soil conservationist. In 2016, a co-op position within AECOM\u2019s Winnipeg water department changed my mind, when I was able to work alongside inspiring people on a few interesting projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n I had originally entered engineering thinking that I would be mitigating environmental degradation through Environmental Impact Assessments, following my mother\u2019s footsteps as a soil conservationist. <\/p>\n

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What is your favorite AECOM project that you\u2019ve worked on and why?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been lucky and very grateful to work on many projects where I\u2019ve been challenged with stretch goals, and worked with interesting clients on diverse infrastructure concepts. I enjoy alternative delivery projects that allow for extensive collaboration with owners and the construction team. This collaboration allows for \u2018project-best\u2019 decisions, with the entire team prioritizing the project\u2019s best interests. The upgrades at the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of Winnipeg have enabled our team to deliver each phase in the most effective way for the project. AECOM is the Owner Engineer, and we help the City determine the delivery method first before moving forward. As the program manager, I enjoy building an AECOM team from around the globe; being able to reach out and bring expert support for this upgrade is very rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, we\u2019ve been deploying over 100 AECOM staff per month to support our 8 active projects within the program. From designers and managers to wastewater operators, quality reviewers, DB advisors, cost estimators, and project controls, we leverage a wide range of expertise within AECOM. Having such a diverse team allows us to approach problems from different angles and develop solutions that mitigate risks. This project has made me very proud to work for a company that truly values our various levels of technical expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The upgrades at the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of Winnipeg have enabled our team to deliver each phase in the most effective way for the project. AECOM is the Owner Engineer, and we help the City determine the delivery method first before moving forward. As the program manager, I enjoy building an AECOM team from around the globe; being able to reach out and bring expert support for this upgrade is very rewarding. <\/p>\n

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Tell us a story of how your work positively impacted the community. <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When I started working full-time after graduation, I was given the opportunity to relocate to Trinidad to help a team on the design of two new wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems that AECOM had been awarded. I was able to help but also learn on every project aspect. In addition to the facilities\u2019 design, we encountered challenges that are likely unique to developing countries. For example, there were no proper as-builts on some of the sewered portions so we had to build our own \u2013 popping manholes and measuring. It was personally eye-opening to see how wastewater collection and treatment had been previously handled. Almost every community had potable water, but wastewater was either overflowing into drainage ditches or running through abandoned or neglected treatment facilities. Although it took a while for construction to begin, the impact that AECOM\u2019s team has made on improving the wastewater infrastructure and overall environment in Trinidad cannot be overstated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The impact that AECOM\u2019s team has made on improving the wastewater infrastructure and overall environment in Trinidad cannot be overstated.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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Share a piece of career advice.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Never stop asking questions, and don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help. It\u2019s through setting those stretch goals for yourself and figuring out how to achieve them that you can meet some incredible people within AECOM and our industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also try to get involved in a professional organization outside of work. Help organize an event, meet up with the local young professional (or old professional!) group, provide mentoring, and just get out there and meet your peers from other companies. Share your passion for doing what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featured Spotlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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People Spotlight:<\/h4>\n

Meet Anastasia Squirrel<\/h2>\n

Anastasia is a civil engineering technologist working in Indigenous engagement in Canada.<\/p>\n

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People Spotlight:<\/h4>\n

Meet Ryan King<\/h2>\n

Ryan is the market sector leader for North & Indigenous communities from our Water business line in the Canada region.<\/p>\n

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People Spotlight:<\/h4>\n

Meet Daniel Charbonneau<\/h2>\n

Daniel is a proud Anishinaabe Algonquin and a reconciliation project manager in Canada.<\/p>\n

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