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Kurt N. Ohlinger Ph.D., PE

Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1999
M.S., Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering emphasis), California State University Sacramento, 1993
B.S., Civil Engineering, California State University Chico, 1985
Registered Professional Engineer, California
Certified Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, California

Associate Director, CSUS Office of Water Programs, 2000 - present
Direct development and administration of distance learning programs for operators of drinking water and wastewater facilities.
Manage CSUS OWP Training Group

Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, California State University Sacramento, 2000 - present

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alabama, 1999 - 2000

Senior Engineer, Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, 1986 - 1999, Managed wastewater treatment plant operations support group responsible for plant operations, permit compliance, construction coordination, pilot studies, and process optimization.

Professional Interests: Enhancement of distance learning processes through integration of technology; operations and maintenance training for the water and wastewater industries; engineering and science education.