Samuel Olmstead, P.E.
About Samuel Olmstead, P.E.
Samuel Olmstead, P.E. is the Director of Utilities at Yale University, a position he has held since 2019. He has a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in utility management and compliance.
Current Role at Yale University
Samuel Olmstead serves as the Director of Utilities at Yale University, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the university's utility operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing utility projects. His extensive experience at Yale includes previous roles that have contributed to his expertise in utilities management.
Previous Positions at Yale University
Prior to his current role, Samuel Olmstead held several positions at Yale University. He served as the Associate Director of Utilities Compliance & Projects from 2005 to 2008, and as the Associate Director of Utilities Engineering from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as the Manager of Environmental Compliance from 2003 to 2005. These roles provided him with a comprehensive understanding of utility operations and compliance within the university setting.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Olmstead earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in utilities and environmental compliance. He also completed his high school education at Litchfield High School from 1990 to 1994.
Professional Experience Prior to Yale University
Before joining Yale University, Samuel Olmstead worked as a Project Engineer at Woodard & Curran from 2000 to 2003. He also gained experience as an intern at the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection from 1997 to 1998. These positions contributed to his knowledge and skills in engineering and environmental compliance.