Kira Peterson

Engineer

 kira@umn.edu | 612-624-4653

Kira’s professional passion lies at the nexus of wastewater treatment plant optimization and environmental sustainability. Kira has five years of previous consulting experience in wastewater treatment, from energy and cost sensitive initial options evaluations through design, start-up and operation of wastewater treatment plants. As a currently registered Class C wastewater operator, she brings to the table an operator’s perspective for implementation of improvements. She will be using her extensive experience directly interfacing with a large variety of wastewater treatment facilities to lead energy efficiency training for wastewater treatment operators throughout Minnesota.

Education / Training

• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering
• Class C Wastewater Operator (Minnesota)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Minnesota)