Smitha Raj

Dynamic environmental professional with over 18 years of leadership experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Clearance (EC), and the design of water and wastewater infrastructure. Proven track record in securing regulatory approvals, designing STP/ETP systems, and aligning engineering solutions with commercial and compliance objectives. Extensive expertise across industrial, infrastructure, and institutional projects, fostering effective collaboration with regulatory authorities while leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Well versed in blending technical acumen, regulatory insight, and commercial awareness that drives successful project outcomes.

MANAGER – EC & EIA - Enviro Policy Research India Pvt. Ltd. - Thane, Maharashtra

(2025-07)

• Lead Environmental Clearance assignments for industrial and infrastructure projects
• Design advanced STP systems using MBBR, SBR, MBR, and Phytorid technologies
• Prepare BOQs and detailed cost estimates for tenders
• Oversee statutory compliance and half-yearly reporting
• Engage with regulatory authorities for technical presentations and approvals
• Contribute to strategic proposal development and business growth initiatives

MANAGER – EC & EIA - Building Environment India Pvt. Ltd. - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2024-10 - 2025-04)

• Prepared and reviewed EIA & EMP reports across sectors
• Conducted environmental baseline assessments
• Delivered presentations before statutory authorities
• Mentored and supervised environmental executives

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - Western College Of Commerce & Business Management - Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2016-06 - 2024-09)

• Delivered Environmental Science & Environmental Management curriculum

MANAGER – R&D - APAS Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2011-04 - 2012-12)

• Designed STP & ETP systems for residential and industrial sectors
• Designed RO, DM plants and water softening systems
• Conducted process selection and system sizing
• Prepared techno-commercial proposals and costing sheets
• Led client technical consultations and solution development

ASSISTANT MANAGER – PROJECTS - Enviro Care India Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2009-07 - 2011-03)

• Prepared EIA & EMP for sugar, cement, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure projects
• Designed sewage and effluent treatment systems
• Conducted environmental impact assessments and mitigation planning
• Coordinated environmental monitoring studies

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – R&D - Enzotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2008-07 - 2010-03)

• Wastewater treatability studies & biological treatment trials

SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER - MM Aqua Technologies - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2003-11 - 2005-02)

• Implementation of biofilter & microorganism-based treatment systems

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER - Enviro Science And Engineering Pvt Ltd - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(2001-01 - 2003-11)

• EIA/EMP preparation & pollutant load calculations

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST - STEM - Bangalore, Karnataka

(2000-05 - 2001-11)

• UNICEF-sponsored rural water supply survey & sanitation project support

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST - Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA) - Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(1998-07 - 1999-02)

• Industrial effluent analysis & treatability studies

PROJECT ASSISTANT - Centre For Environment Education (CEE) - Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

(1997-10 - 1998-06)

• Textile industry solid waste assessment project

Ph.D.

Entrance

Test (PET) - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2024-01 - 2024-01)

Advanced Diploma In Industrial Safety - Maharashtra State Board Of Technical Education (2013-01 - 2013-01)

Master Of Science - Environmental Sciences - PSG College Of Arts & Science, Bharathiar University (1997-01 - 1997-01)

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology & Botany - Avinashilingam Deemed University (1995-01 - 1995-01)