Della Zhang
About Della Zhang
Della Zhang is a Civil Designer at Arup in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in environmental and water resources engineering.
Company
Della Zhang is currently working as a Civil Designer at Arup, a global design, engineering, and consulting firm headquartered in London. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Zhang has been with Arup since 2021. Arup is known for its extensive work in the built environment, offering design, engineering, and consultancy services across a wide variety of projects.
Previous Experience
Before joining Arup, Della Zhang accumulated diverse experience in the engineering field through several roles. She worked as a Water Resources EIT at Hatch in Mississauga from 2018 to 2021, and at AHYDTECH Geomorphic Ltd. in Guelph, ON from 2014 to 2016. Her experience also includes a stint as an Environmental EIT at Terroprobe Inc. in Brampton from 2017 to 2018. In addition, she held positions such as Municipal Engineering Assistant at the Corporation of the City of Sarnia in 2013, and Environmental Technician at Strabag in 2012. Zhang has also worked on various engineering projects for the City of Greater Sudbury, Markham District Energy, City of Toronto, and Hebei Ke Gong Guo Fang Construction Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Della Zhang holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering-Cities Engineering and Management from the University of Toronto, earned in a span of one year from 2016 to 2017. She also completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Environmental Engineering over five years, graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2014. During her undergraduate program, she was part of the Co-operative Program, gaining hands-on experience in the field. Zhang's educational background is complemented by her expertise in water resources and environmental engineering.
Roles in Municipal and Environmental Projects
Della Zhang has held various roles across municipal and environmental projects which have expanded her practical knowledge and skills. In 2012, she was involved in water and wastewater projects as a Project Assistant at the City of Greater Sudbury. During the same year, she worked with Strabag as an Environmental Technician. Her early career also includes roles as a Municipal Engineering Assistant for the City of Sarnia and as an Assistant Engineering Technologist at the City of Toronto's Traffic Management Centre. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of municipal infrastructure and environmental management.