ClockSpring|NRI Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Houston – Clockspring|NRI, the leading high-performance critical infrastructure solutions company, today announced that Frank Firsching has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Firsching succeeds Matt Boucher, who is stepping down after leading the transformation of ClockSpring|NRI over the last few years. “We thank Matt for his leadership and laying the foundation for the success of ClockSpring|NRI, including the acquisition and integration of six...
Structural Engineers Foundation Fred Haas Scholarship
Chicago, IL: The Structural Engineering Foundation (SEF) is pleased to announce a new annual scholarship in honor of Structural Engineer, Fred Haas. This scholarship is made by possible by a generous donation from the Associated Steel Erectors, and will be included in the 2020 SEF Scholarship Awards. Outstanding students that demonstrate an interest in Structural Steel Design and Construction will be considered for the scholarship of $2,500. Mr. Haas was a past president and honorary member o...
Susan Martinovich joins HNTB as transportation practice consultant
Former NDOT director serves as a strategic advisor in the West Region Susan Martinovich, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as transportation practice consultant for the West Region and vice president. She is based in HNTB’s new Las Vegas office. Martinovich’s career in transportation spans more than 35 years, including serving six years as director for the Nevada Department of Transportation. “Susan is well-known for her accomplishments and contributions within the transportation industry....
Ostermiller to Lead Northwest Transportation Programs at WSP USA
Brings more than 35 years of highway, alternative-delivery project experience to his new role as a senior vice president with the firm. PORTLAND — Robert Ostermiller has been named a senior transportation program director for the Northwest at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new role as a senior vice president for WSP, Ostermiller will lead a multidisciplinary planning and engineering team to execute a NEPA and permitting strategy and deliv...
Natalie Macdonald Recognized in Engineered Systems 20 Women to Watch in HVAC
Top young professional earns national industry recognition. Engineered Systems has announced that Natalie MacDonald, EI, has been recognized on its list of 20 Women to Watch in HVAC. As a graduate engineer for Dewberry, MacDonald works on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning projects in the building systems group. She has designed building systems for new and renovated buildings, including K-12, higher education, laboratory, and government facilities. MacDonald is based in the firm’s...
Acrow’s Paul Sullivan Delivers Remarks at United States – Kenya Small and Medium Enterprise Roundtable
Event brought together private sector and government leaders (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Paul Sullivan, President - International Business at Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, was a featured speaker at the United States – Kenya Small and Medium Enterprise Roundtable on February 7th in Washington, DC. The event was organized by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Sullivan took part in a panel titled “Kenya commercial cooperat...
Video: AASHTO President McKenna Makes Highway Safety a Top Priority
This AASHTO Presidential Profile video spotlights Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation. McKenna – AASHTO’s 2019-2020 president – has served as MoDOT Director since 2015, managing the seventh largest transportation network in the country. McKenna said his top emphasis area during his one-year term as AASHTO’s president is drawing more national attention to reducing motor vehicle crash fatalities – an issue he characterizes as a “public health crisis” as they clai...
Stantec-led Marine Arctic Ecosystem Study Receives National Award
Multiyear research of Alaskan, Canadian waters recognized for excellence in partnership San Diego, CA - The National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) announced Thursday that the Marine Arctic Ecosystem Study (MARES) is the 2019 recipient of the NOPP Excellence in Partnering Award. The award was presented at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in San Diego, California. The Excellence in Partnering Award is given annually to a NOPP project that best exemplifies the NOPP’s objective of de...
Machala to Lead Buildings Team for WSP USA in Houston
Jared Machala been designing science and technology facilities at WSP for education, government and private clients since joining the firm in 2003. HOUSTON — Jared Machala has been promoted to managing director of property and buildings in the Houston office at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Machala, a vice president, has been a design engineer and project manager since joining the firm 17 years ago. He is a science and technology facility expe...
Molly Johnson joins DLR Group as Chief Human Resources Officer
(MINNEAPOLIS) — DLR Group today announced that Molly Johnson has joined DLR Group in the role of Chief Human Resources Officer. She joins the firm as a principal and will be a member of DLR Group’s executive leadership team. As CHRO, Johnson will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives and outcomes with DLR Group’s business strategies and goals. She will work with firm leadership to improve hiring practices and evolve retention strategies to benefit DLR Group’s 1,200 employees around the g...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
