Scott De Neale
About Scott De Neale
Scott De Neale is a Water Resources Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2014. He manages projects funded by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy, overseeing a diverse team and budgets exceeding $2 million annually.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Scott De Neale has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2014 as a Water Resources Engineer. In this role, he serves as a project manager, overseeing a diverse team of staff and subcontractors. His responsibilities include managing projects funded by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy, with combined annual budgets exceeding $2 million. He acts as a principal investigator, ensuring that project sponsor expectations are met while planning and directing various NRC-funded projects related to precipitation, flood, and dam safety hazards pertinent to U.S. nuclear power plants.
Education and Expertise
Scott De Neale holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His undergraduate studies spanned from 2007 to 2011, followed by his graduate studies from 2011 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in water resources engineering, particularly in energy-water systems modeling, hydropower research, and flood estimation.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Scott De Neale worked at ORAU as a Water Resources Engineering Postmaster’s Research Associate from 2013 to 2014. He also held roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, serving as a Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Assistant from 2009 to 2010 and as an Environmental Engineering Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Materials Engineering Technician for the Federal Highway Administration in 2010. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in water resources engineering.
Project Management and Technical Support
In his role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Scott De Neale provides technical project support for various projects funded by the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. His work involves energy-water systems modeling and analysis, as well as deterministic and probabilistic estimation for precipitation and flooding. He is also involved in international engagement related to these projects, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in water resources engineering.