ROSS
VOLKWEIN

PE
GISP

Delivering technical solutions driven by emerging technologies.
Expertise in H&H Modeling, GIS, and Python.
Technologist • Geospatial & • Pittsburgh

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Technical Toolkit

Set of tools, platforms, and technologies.

InfoWorks ICM
InfoWorks ICM
PCSWMM
PCSWMM
EPA SWMM 5
EPA SWMM 5
InfoSWMM
InfoSWMM
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
HEC-HMS
EPANET
EPANET
InfoWater Pro
InfoWater Pro
WaterGEMS
WaterGEMS
HydroCAD
HydroCAD
SSOAP Tool
SSOAP Tool
Optimizer
Optimizer
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
ArcMap
ArcMap
QGIS
QGIS
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Enterprise
ArcGIS Enterprise
ArcGIS Dashboards
ArcGIS Dashboards
Experience Builder
Experience Builder
StoryMaps
StoryMaps
Field Maps
Field Maps
Survey123
Survey123
QuickCapture
QuickCapture
Trimble GPS
Trimble GPS
Python
Python
JavaScript
JavaScript
SQL
GitHub
GitHub
VBA
VBA
Google Apps Script
Google Apps Script
Generative AI
Generative AI
Antigravity
Antigravity
Advanced Excel
Advanced Excel
Power BI
Power BI
SketchUp
SketchUp
Lumion
Lumion
Navisworks
Navisworks
WinCan
WinCan
Civil 3D
Civil 3D
Infraworks
Infraworks
Flow Monitoring
Flow Monitoring
Hydrant Testing
Hydrant Testing

Professional Journey

Wade Trim

444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Role Overview

Leading Hydrologic & Hydraulic modeling projects for large utilities, including task leadership for Pittsburgh Water's Wet Weather Program. Developing innovative tools under the Office of Applied Technology while supervising and mentoring staff.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

  • Serve as Hydraulic Modeling Task Lead for Pittsburgh Water’s Wet Weather Program.
  • Conduct Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling for large utilities in multiple metro areas.
  • Plan and manage flow monitoring program comprised of 130 flow monitors.
  • Collaborate with staff and consultants to build tools under the Office of Applied Technology.
  • Establish and lead new GIS Community of Practice to promote and implement the latest technology.
  • Develop time-saving scripting tools and applications for use company-wide.
  • Supervise, instruct, and develop staff across hydraulic modeling, GIS, and automation workstreams.

Roles & Highlights

  • Hydraulic Modeling Task Lead — Pittsburgh Water Wet Weather Program
  • Supervisor
  • 2024 Innovator of the Year 🏆
  • GIS Tech Lead
  • Optimization & Data Science Lead
  • Sewers of the Future Lead
  • AI Task Force Member
  • Leadership Academy Alumni

Leadership Growth Timeline

Leadership Academy Alumni

Explore each lane to see when responsibilities began and how roles evolved in parallel across project leadership, formal leadership tracks, and organizational contributions.

Project Leads

Formal Roles

Other Roles

Hydraulic Modeling Task Lead visual
Project Leadership

Hydraulic Modeling Task Lead

Pittsburgh Water Wet Weather Program

Lead hydraulic modeling strategy, technical review, and delivery coordination for one of Pittsburgh's most complex wet-weather initiatives.

Since Jan 2024

Recognition, Awards & Insights

Recognitions, awards, and public-facing contributions across innovation and technical communication.

Innovator of the Year Award
Career Highlight

2024 Innovator of the Year

Awarded for outstanding contributions to innovation and technical excellence.

Wade Trim
Leadership Academy highlight

Leadership Academy

Wade Trim

Leadership

2024-2025

Selected for intensive leadership development program

Dale Carnegie Graduate highlight

Dale Carnegie Graduate

Independent

Public Speaking

2008

Effective Communications

1st Place Technical Writing highlight

1st Place Technical Writing

Student

Award

2011

ASCE EWRI Conference

Publications & Speaking
Co-Presenter

Building a More Accurate AI Chatbot for Engineering

OneWater 2025 - Cleveland, OH
3 Rivers Wet Weather 2025 - Monroeville, PA
ICWWMM 2025 - Toronto, Canada
Lead Presenter

GIS-Driven Hydraulic Model Expansion

PA KeystoneGIS Conference - State College, PA 2024
Presenter

PWSA Model Expansion Case Study

IMGIS 2024 - Palm Springs, CA
Presenter

Lessons Learned Project Prioritization of a Manifolded Force Main System

Optimatics North America Users Conference - Denver, CO 2024
EWRI Congress 2011 - Palm Springs, CA

In the News

Recent features, mentions, and updates from across the web.

Wade Trim Accelerates Material Design and Simulation
Dell BlogFebruary 2026

Wade Trim Accelerates Material Design and Simulation

Discover how Wade Trim accelerates high-fidelity simulations with Dell Pro Max workstations and NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs, reducing runtimes from 48 to 8 hours.

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SWAN Americas Research Project: Agentic AI in Water
SWAN ForumDecember 2025

SWAN Americas Research Project: Agentic AI in Water

Contributing to the SWAN Americas Alliance research project focusing on the role of Agentic AI in the water sector.

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Khan and Volkwein Boost Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Expertise
Wade Trim News2021

Khan and Volkwein Boost Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Expertise

Khalid Khan and Ross Volkwein joined Wade Trim's Water Resources Group in Pittsburgh, bringing expertise in H&H modeling and stormwater management.

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Swanson Student Awarded First Place in Nationwide ASCE Competition
Pitt Engineering NewsFebruary 2011

Swanson Student Awarded First Place in Nationwide ASCE Competition

A Swanson School student earned first place in a nationwide ASCE competition, highlighting standout engineering talent.

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Project Portfolio

A collection of projects showcasing work in Hydraulic Modeling, GIS, and custom software solutions.

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