Akash Udhayasuriyan

Environmental Engineer @NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

Queens, NY, US

Performing inspections and preventive maintenance on NYC Water Tunnel Shafts, operating pumps, valves, andsafety systems to ensure reliable flow to the city’s distribution network delivering 1.4B gallons/day.• Monitoring and maintaining shaft assets, including 100+ year-old infrastructure, while coordinating withcontractors and documenting findings that informed $10M+ in preventive repairs and upgrades.• Collaborated with the design team on new shaft construction, reviewing civil and mechanical drawings andevaluating multimillion-dollar contractor bids to ensure regulatory compliance, and cost-effective procurement.