Scott L. Lussier n Page 2
Scott L. Lussier
40 Harvest Lane n Bridgewater, MA 02324 n
617-513-7089 n Portfolio: www.scottlussier.com
Power Engineering Expert
More than 18 years of professional accomplishments in program management project management, outreach, analysis, and support as Project Manager, GIS Specialist, Environmental Analyst, and Consultant. Certified as GISP. Expertience with the major power utility providers in the Northeastern United States.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER / SENIOR GIS SPECIALIST 2007-Present
R.G. VANDERWEIL ENGINEERS, LLP, Boston, MA
Manage numerous GIS and PLS-CADD projects for electric utilities, including National Grid, NSTAR, Northeast Utilities, VELCO and PSNH. Oversee more than 30 simultaneous transmission line engineering projects for National Grid, handling initial proposals, change orders, project tracking, scheduling, reporting, and closeout according to the National Grid Playbook. Perform earned value management analysis of all National Grid projects. Direct group of four technicians in developing digital geospatial data sets for large electric providers such as National Grid, Northeast Utilities, and Vermont Electric. Deliver technical support of design and construction of high-voltage power transmission lines. Train staff on use of geospatial technologies (software, hardware, and manual data collection techniques). Project Manager on NERC clearance analysis projects for NGRID and NU on their 315 kV, 115 kV, and 69 kV lines.
Achievements
· Garnered repeat business by ensuring reliable budget management and scheduling.
· Won major conversion project from National Grid by managing proposal process and brought in wastewater utility account by pursuing new lines of business in GIS and Smart Grid arenas.
CONSULTANT / FOUNDER / PRESIDENT 2006-2007
ENVISION GEOGRAPHICS, Bridgewater, MA
Designed and created numerous project-specific GIS databases and map deliverables for such environmental clients as Harwich Water Department, Lincoln Water Commission, University of Rhode Island Facilities Department, Town of Bridgewater, Clean the Bay, Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater, and City of Brockton.
Achievements
· Exceeded all client expectations for schedule and budget management.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST III 1998-2006
MASSACHUSSETS DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Municipal Services, Lakeville, MA
Managed State Revolving Fund grant program applications as regional contact; reviewed Chapter 91 license applications. Provided technical, financial, and managerial assistance and outreach to public drinking water systems throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Reviewed and evaluated municipal drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects for State Revolving Loan Fund.
Achievements
· Enabled numerous substandard public water systems to improve performance, finances, and management.
· Developed public water system maps on state GIS for DEP’s Drinking Water Program.
· Located public drinking water systems with DEP’s Trimble Global Positioning System (GPS).
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST II 1993-1998
NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC), Lowell, MA
Managed multi-million dollar Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants, including application, management, and closeouts.
Achievements
· Selected to serve as Interstate’s Workgroup Coordinator for Groundwater, Nonpoint Source Program, Wetlands Workgroups.
· Appointed Public Outreach Coordinator, Nonpoint Source Coordinator, Long Island Sound Study contact.
· Developed extensive array of public outreach materials on diverse water-related environmental issues.
· Organized five regional technical training conferences throughout New England and numerous policy forums.
· Coordinated Runnins River Watershed Study Project (EPA grant) to aid watershed in identifying pig farm as source of pollution and delivering education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTOR / GIS SPECIALIST (Part-Time) 2005-Present
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, Environmental Engineering Program, Boston, MA
Planned courses and instructed students in GIS, environmental, and science courses and laboratories online and in classroom. Managed GIS laboratory, and handled numerous special projects. Prepared and delivered workshops and presentations on campus and at conferences.
Achievements
· Developed and taught Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course/laboratory for environmental engineering majors for more than five years and GIS for non-majors for more than four years.
· Instructed eight sections of The Built World, focusing on engineering and sustainability, and Physical Science 101 lecture and laboratory.
· Designed and constructed Suffolk University’s GIS Laboratory.
· Secured state permit to erect wind turbine at University’s Field Station on Cobscook Bay.
· Developed 3D models of Suffolk’s Boston and Maine Campuses.
· Presented project results at two international GIS user conferences in 2009.
· Contributed to leadership efforts in increasing online course offerings at Suffolk University with technical expertise.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, College of Engineering, Lowell, MA
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MARINE AFFAIRS
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, RI
CERTIFICATION
· Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), GIS Certification Institute, Des Plaines, IL
TECHNICAL SKILLS
· PLS-CADD, ESRI ArcGIS 10.1, AutoCAD 2011, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Google Earth, Google SketchUp 8, Blackboard Academic Suite
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
· Board Member, Natural Resources Trust of Bridgewater, Bridgewater, MA
AFFILIATIONS
· Geospatial Information Technology Association (GITA)
· New England Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)