Valentina Velez
About Valentina Velez
Valentina Velez is a Water Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design, hydraulic modeling, and environmental engineering.
Professional Experience at Arup
Valentina Velez currently works as a Water Engineer at Arup in Australia, having started her role in 2021. She brings extensive experience to her position, applying her expertise to various water supply and sanitation projects. Her role encompasses designing water and wastewater infrastructure for urban and rural areas, utilizing advanced technologies to ensure sustainable and inclusive solutions.
Previous Employment: Advisian
In 2021, Valentina held the position of Environmental Engineer at Advisian in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, for seven months. Her responsibilities included working on environmental projects and collaborating with team members to develop effective environmental solutions.
Academic Background and Credentials
Valentina Velez has a strong educational foundation with a Sanitary and Environmental Engineering degree from Universidad del Valle (CO), completed over five years from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she holds an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management from Australian Pacific College, achieved in 2021, and a Diploma of Leadership and Management from Cairns College of English and Business, completed in 2020.
Industry Specializations and Technical Skills
Valentina specializes in designing water and wastewater infrastructure, leveraging technologies such as multi-stage filtration. She is experienced in hydraulic modeling and design applications, including EPANET, WaterCAD, and AutoCAD. Furthermore, she is proficient with geographic information system software like ArcGIS and QGIS, enabling her to integrate spatial data into her engineering solutions.
Contributions to Environmental Engineering Community
Valentina co-founded a networking group aimed at supporting young environmental engineers, fostering collaboration to address challenges and share experiences. She is an advocate for environmental education and the co-creation of solutions with communities and stakeholders. By promoting simple and effective environmental practices, she aims to build trust and encourage innovative ideas within the community.