Michael Ottensmann

Head of Environmental Department, Kaiserslautern Office in the Soil and Groundwater Division responsible for all civil and environmental engineering work in the Kaiserslautern office, holding the company’s market sector with US DoD clients, and managing environmental engineering team. Also employed by URS from 2001 - 2003

Developed a cistern rapid sand filter and a cascade rapid sand filter for small villages in Uganda. Expanded research on chlorination using a car battery and solar. Mentored two young engineers along for the field work. Developed concepts for treating viruses in drinking water using solar as a heat source and wastewater treatment using papyrus (cash crop).

Developed a prototype salt chlorination system (battery-powered, solar regenerated) for implementation in small villages in the Mityana District of Uganda. Completed successful field testing with a SAME-sponsored, Veolia Foundation-funded team of 8. Reduced bacteria in drinking water from 1000s (TNTC) in most cases to less than 10. Findings published in The Military Engineer Jan/Feb 2017 issue.

Pro Bono Adaptive Engineering in Water Treatment Developed a household-sized slow sand filter using local materials for use in remote villages in Uganda. Created a small-scale salt chlorination unit using a car battery and solar recharge.

Engineering consultation and support to develop facility energy improvement projects, and implement sustainable construction practices. Level 1 facility inspections identifying deficiencies and potential energy savings in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as lighting electrical, and water systems. Developed level 1 audit field data collection sheets based on the ASHRAE standard. Developed water conservation measures, leak detection surveys and water supply security.

Sr Water Engineer providing technical expertise to USAFE Ramstein AB, Germany. Responsible for all permanent water and wastewater facilities. Technical responsibility over toxics, haz waste, air, Open Enforcement Actions, haz mat, solid waste, Environmental Baseline Surveys, pesticides, ODS & pollution prevention programs. POC for de-icing issues. Ober-Wasseringenieur zuständig für alle permanenten Wasser- und Abwasseranlagen der US - Stützpunkte in Europa. Technischer Experte für alle Umwelt-Bereiche.

Engineering manager/construction manager having oversight over all departmental engineering projects, responsible for all design and quality control aspects and engineer of record for most projects. Responsible for providing construction observation services for all company construction projects, and mentoring the company’s engineers and construction observation personnel including on-site training. Responsible for maintaining customer relations and the company’s market sector.