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GISP

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

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Expertise Profile (Hrs)

Technical Toolkit

Set of tools, platforms, and technologies.

InfoWorks ICM

PCSWMM

EPA SWMM 5

InfoSWMM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPANET

InfoWater Pro

WaterGEMS

HydroCAD

SSOAP Tool

Optimizer

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

QGIS

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Dashboards

Experience Builder

StoryMaps

Field Maps

Survey123

QuickCapture

Trimble GPS

Python

JavaScript

SQL

GitHub

VBA

Google Apps Script

Generative AI

Antigravity

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SketchUp

Lumion

Navisworks

WinCan

Civil 3D

Infraworks

Flow Monitoring

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

Wade Trim

444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Role Overview

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 Roles

Key project, people, and innovation leadership responsibilities across wet weather, GIS, optimization, and AI initiatives.

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.

Current Role

People Leadership

Supervisor

Wade Trim

Mentor staff, guide technical growth, and support team performance through project delivery and career development.

Current Role

Technical Leadership

GIS Technical Lead

Advanced Design Practice

Set GIS direction, standards, and implementation support across projects and teams.

Since 2022

Innovation Leadership

Optimization & Data Science Lead

Office of Applied Technology

Drive automation, optimization workflows, and data-informed engineering decisions.

Since 2024

Strategic Leadership

Sewers of the Future Lead

Wet Weather Practice

Advance strategy and technical pilots that modernize sewer system planning and operations.

Since 2024

Emerging Technology

AI Task Force Member

Wade Trim

Support responsible adoption of AI tools and practical use cases for engineering teams.

Since 2023

Recognition, Awards & Insights

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

Career Highlight

2024 Innovator of the Year

Awarded for outstanding contributions to innovation and technical excellence.

Wade Trim

Leadership Academy

Wade Trim

Leadership

2024-2025

Selected for intensive leadership development program

Dale Carnegie Graduate

Independent

Public Speaking

2008

Effective Communications

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

Lead Presenter

GIS-Driven Hydraulic Model Expansion: A Case Study from Pittsburgh Water

3 Rivers Wet Weather 2025 - Monroeville, PA

Co-Author

Exploration of Model Parameter Optimization Strategies for Improved SWMM Model Calibrations

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

Lead Author

Comparison and analysis of hydrodynamic models for restoration projects: the case of pool-riffle structures

EWRI Congress 2011 - Palm Springs, CA

In the News

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

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 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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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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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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Total Projects

129

Projects Found

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Expertise Profile (Hrs)

Technical Toolkit

Professional Journey

Professional Engineer

Wade Trim

Role Overview

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

Roles & Highlights

Senior Project Engineer

Project Consultant

Project Engineer

Research Assistant

M.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering

Intern

B.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering

Wade Trim

Role Overview

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

Roles & Highlights

Leadership Roles

Hydraulic Modeling Task Lead

Supervisor

GIS Technical Lead

Optimization & Data Science Lead

Sewers of the Future Lead

AI Task Force Member

Recognition, Awards & Insights

2024 Innovator of the Year

Leadership Academy

Dale Carnegie Graduate

1st Place Technical Writing

Building a More Accurate AI Chatbot for Engineering

GIS-Driven Hydraulic Model Expansion: A Case Study from Pittsburgh Water

Exploration of Model Parameter Optimization Strategies for Improved SWMM Model Calibrations

GIS-Driven Hydraulic Model Expansion

PWSA Model Expansion Case Study

Lessons Learned Project Prioritization of a Manifolded Force Main System

Comparison and analysis of hydrodynamic models for restoration projects: the case of pool-riffle structures

In the News

Wade Trim Accelerates Material Design and Simulation

SWAN Americas Research Project: Agentic AI in Water

Khan and Volkwein Boost Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Expertise

Swanson Student Awarded First Place in Nationwide ASCE Competition

Project Portfolio

Total Projects

By Year

Categories

Top Tags

Pittsburgh Water 2025 Annual CSO Stats

LOS Resiliency Analysis

Four Mile Run Model Support

Pittsburgh Water 2024 Annual CSO Stats

Model Toolkit & Flow Data Review Tool

T2 44 Valve Project

Mt Clemens Connection to Great Lake Water Authority

South Beaches Initial Manifold Forecemain Optimization

Sanitary Sewer GIS Data Consolidation

Statewide PA 116 Parcels Synchronization

Python Out File Reader Script

GIS Development and Implementation

CM16 Calibration Review

GIS System Migration and Integration

Hydraulic Model Modernization

3 Rivers Wet Weather - Program Management

Tampa Bay Water - Project Management

GIS Countywide DEM Processing Support

Wade Trim GO! SharePoint/M365 Digital Delivery Platform Support

Smith Creek Landfill - Asset Management

PWSA Wet Weather Program Manager

Alterantives Southerly Tunnel Gate

SWMM Autocalibrator

ALCOSAN Tunnel Program Manager

Saddle Creek Groundwater Monitoring Dashboard

Metropolitan Sewer Authority of Greater Cincinnati - Calibration Reviews

Recalibration of Flow Monitors and Model Review Support

Moon Water Model

WEWJA Comprehensive Plan

McKeesport Long Run Hydraulic Modeling

Corrective Action Plan Engineering Evaluation

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