David van Velden
Princeton University Environmental Engineering | Ex-professional Rower | LEED Green Associate | Incoming Arcadis Water Engineer
- Role
- Water Engineer at Arcadis
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David van Velden
As a Civil and Environmental Engineering student at Princeton University, I am passionate about exploring the energy field, and engineering, from every approach imaginable. I am pursuing certificates in Technology and Society: Energy Track, and Sustainable Energy, and gained analytical, leadership, and teamwork skills through various projects and courses. I have also applied my knowledge and skills to real-world challenges, such as expanding the western seaweed market and exploiting seaweed\'s promising properties. As an Operations and Research Intern at The Seaweed Farmers, a start-up company, I conducted environmental impact reports, market research, data analysis, and machine learning, using tools such as QGIS and Python. I learned to work in a self-sufficient, clear, structured, and creative way, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and experts. Besides my academic and professional pursuits, I am a National Team Rower and a varsity oarsman of Princeton\'s D1 Lightweight Rowing team. Rowing has taught me discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, as well as how to balance multiple commitments and excel in a competitive high pressure environment. I grew up sailing and rowing in a small village near Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where I developed a strong connection with the environment, water, and engineering. I am motivated to contribute to the global efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and create a more sustainable future.
Experience
Water Engineer
Sep 2025 — Present · Нью-Йорк, NY, US
Developed a Ruby library to automate hydraulic capacity, cost, and design analysis for NYC drainage infrastructure • Built automated API-based ingestion pipelines to extract live sensor data for hydraulic model calibration • Prepared complex hydrological model results into clear visuals and actionable recommendations for public sector clients
Education
Princeton University
Bachelor of Science and Engineering - BSE
2020 — 2025
Het Damstede lyceum
Voortgezet wetenschappelijk onderwijs
2013 — 2019
OBS de Wijdevogel
Basisonderwijs
2005 — 2013
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