About Me
Sea, land, air & Beyond!
Levis Bawit is a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Student at Columbia University with a passion for sustainable technologies. He has experience in mechanical design, robotics, and environmental systems. Recently, he interned aboard the E/V Nautilus as an ROV Engineering Intern, aiding in the exploration of unexplored seamounts in the Northern Pacific Ocean in the Marshall Islands Economic Zone. Additionally, he has also worked with the Guam Waterworks Authority as an Engineering Intern to develop new water storage and transmission infrastructure throughout Guam. As the Project Lead of Columbia University Robotics Club’s Robosub Team, he has experience in leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers to develop an autonomous underwater vehicle.
Work Experiences
ROV Engineering Intern - Ocean Exploration Trust
Piloted ROV Atalanta to aid in the exploration of unexplored seamounts in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Assisted in the biological and geological sampling of deep-sea fish and rocks. Conducted pre-dive and post-dive checks to ensure ROVs are operational and safe for use.
Engineer Intern - Guam Waterworks Authority
Conducted research on equipment for large-scale infrastructure projects, where I evaluated the effectiveness of Cla-Val Surge Anticipator Valves, Grundfos Jet Pumps, and ROMAC Alpha Couplings. Attended meetings covering the life cycle of multiple capital improvement projects throughout Guam. Used AutoCAD and Excel to improve the clarity of electrical site plans by tabulating conduit schedules. Conducted research on Granular Activated Carbon treatment systems for the rehabilitation of PFAS-contaminated water sources.
