Alexandra Pedersen
About Alexandra Pedersen
Alexandra Pedersen is a Junior Water Resource Engineer currently employed at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2021. She has a background in Environmental Engineering, having studied at The University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia, and has held various engineering positions in British Columbia.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Alexandra Pedersen has been employed at Ducks Unlimited Canada as a Junior Water Resource Engineer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on water resource management and conservation efforts. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of wetland conservation and sustainable water management practices in Canada.
Previous Experience in Environmental Engineering
Prior to her current position, Alexandra Pedersen worked at Golder as an Environmental Engineer in Training (EIT) from 2020 to 2021. Her responsibilities included assisting with environmental assessments and engineering projects. She also held a position at West Fraser, where she participated in Spark Watch and Weekend Cleanup from 2014 to 2015, gaining practical experience in environmental stewardship.
Education in Environmental Engineering
Alexandra Pedersen studied Environmental Engineering at the University of Northern British Columbia, where she earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education at The University of British Columbia, completing an additional year of study in Environmental Engineering from 2017 to 2018, which culminated in another Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc).
Co-op Experience at DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
In 2019, Alexandra Pedersen completed a co-op placement at DWB Consulting Services Ltd. for three months in Prince George. This experience provided her with hands-on exposure to engineering practices and project management within the environmental sector, complementing her academic background.