Irene W. Chu, PE
Associate Vice President
Irene has expertise in wastewater treatment plant design and optimization with emphasis on process evaluations, field testing, and process modeling. She has completed several nutrient removal planning studies, and recently coordinated a multidisciplinary team for the Union Sanitary District's Secondary Treatment Process Improvements project. Prior to joining Hazen, she supported the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Wastewater Enterprise.
- Areas of Expertise
- Wastewater facility evaluation and optimization
- Wastewater treatment plant design
- Pilot studies and full-scale demonstrations
- Combined sewer overflow (CSO) mitigation
- Design services during construction (DSDC)
- Project management
- Professional Activities
- Chinese American Environmental Professionals Association (CAEPA)
- California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
- Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- Education
- MS, Environmental Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
- BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
- Certification/License
- Professional Civil Engineer
