Don De Grand
About Don De Grand
Don De Grand is a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and Client Liaison at Mead & Hunt, where he has worked since 2014. He has nearly 40 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater treatment systems, providing instruction and support across various municipalities in the United States.
Work at Mead & Hunt
Don De Grand has served as the Senior Water / Wastewater Engineer and Client Liaison at Mead & Hunt since 2014. In this role, he instructs operators, supervisors, and engineers who manage municipal water and wastewater treatment systems across various municipalities in the United States. His responsibilities include assisting clients with regulatory compliance, storm water treatment, and ensuring safety in water and wastewater systems. De Grand's expertise contributes to the effective management and operation of these critical infrastructure systems.
Education and Expertise
Don De Grand earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University, where he studied from 1972 to 1977. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in water and wastewater engineering. De Grand possesses detailed process design experience for water and wastewater treatment plants, particularly in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin. His academic and professional training equips him with the skills necessary to navigate complex engineering challenges.
Background
With nearly 40 years of diverse professional experience, Don De Grand has worked in both the public and private sectors, as well as in the mining industry. Before joining Mead & Hunt, he held the position of Senior Municipal Infrastructure Engineer at Wilcox Professional Services, LLC from 2010 to 2012 in Escanaba, Michigan. His extensive background includes a significant tenure with the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, where he spent 25 years in the Community Drinking Water Regulatory Program.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Don De Grand has gained extensive knowledge of the technical and managerial operations of drinking water systems. His work has involved instructing various stakeholders in the effective management of municipal water and wastewater treatment systems. De Grand's contributions to regulatory compliance and safety in water and wastewater systems have been instrumental in enhancing operational standards across multiple municipalities.