Report Highlights How to Bring More Women into the Transportation Workforce
A new 40-page report released by the Mineta Transportation Institute on Feb. 11 examines ways to recruit and retain more women in transportation, offering 11 recommendations to help improve both female- and minority-focused hiring practices. [Above photo by Oregon DOT.] The group’s report – entitled Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry and authored by MTI Research Associates Jodi Godfrey and Dr. Robert Bertini – found that while the proportion of women aged 16 and...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Kicks Off Engineering Mentorship Program For Local Youth and Universities
Long Beach, CA - Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc., a leading U.S. pollution abatement firm, announced today that it has launched an Engineering Mentorship Program for local high school, undergrad, and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the engineering, environmental, or other STEM-related fields. The program, which kicked off early this month and will continue through 2019, aims to raise environmental awareness, educate youth about the importance of pollution control technologie...
AISC to Honor Eight Leading Design and Construction Professionals at the 2019 NASCC: The Steel Conference
Row one, left to right: Michel Bruneau, John Cross, David B. Ratterman, Doug Rutledge; Row two, left to right: Matthew Yarnold, Matthew Hebdon, Heather Gilmer, Francesco M. Russo. Chicago, IL - Eight leaders from across the structural steel design, construction and academic communities will be presented with prestigious awards by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) at the 2019 NASCC: The Steel Conference (April 3-5 in St. Louis). The awards presentation and opening keynot...
Roberto “Carlo” Adair joins HNTB in Lake Mary as ITS section manager
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Roberto “Carlo” Adair, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as intelligent transportation systems section manager, based in the firm’s growing Lake Mary office. Adair has more than 15 years of experience, primarily focused on ITS design and project management, with extensive project work throughout Florida. “A patented inventor and avid professional, Carlo is using his extensive experience to lead a team that provides transportation solutions focused on innovative applications and...
Accomplished Conveyance Project Leader Joins Stantec’s US Pacific Water Practice
Walnut Creek, CA, NYSE, TSX: STN: Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed a strategic addition to its water team in the US Pacific region – Joseph (Joe) Ortiz, PE. Ortiz joins Stantec with more than 30 years of experience in design, construction, and management of water systems, including water treatment plants, large diameter pipelines, pumping stations, and groundwater development projects. Based in Walnut Creek, California, Ortiz will support the growth of the wate...
Environmental Impact Expert Jennifer Barringer Joins Cardno's Houston Office
Houston, TX - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Jennifer Barringer has joined the firm as Senior Consultant in the company’s Houston, TX, USA office. Jennifer brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in due diligence, environmental permitting, environmental litigation support, and environmental and social impact assessments. Jennifer is an accomplished health, safety, and environmental (HSE) professional with experience in the implementation of HSE management systems and b...
Casado, Fernandez, Lapinski, Shober, and Vaghti Named Gannett Fleming Stockholders
(Harrisburg, Pa.) Gannett Fleming is pleased to announce its newest stockholders: Luis Casado, PE; Alina Fernandez, PE; Agnieszka Lapinski, PE; Bryan Shober, PE; and Stewart Vaghti, PE, CFM, ENV SP, LEED AP. Casado is a senior vice president and Water Business Line director with more than 25 years of experience on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the southern U.S. and Central and South America. Based in the firm’s Miami office, he is responsible for overseeing the operation...
Cardno Promotes Kate Ross-Smith to Business Unit Leader in California
Sacramento, CA - Professional infrastructure and environmental services firm Cardno is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Ross-Smith, PhD to Business Unit Leader in Northern California. In her new position, Katie will serve as a leader within the company’s natural resources business, guiding the implementation of the unit’s business plan, focusing on client relationship management, project management, and new business opportunities. She will be leading a group with multiple servi...
HNTB Announces New Officer Appointments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – HNTB Corporation announced 91 new officer appointments firmwide, including 17 to senior vice president and one to executive vice president. They include: Mike Sweeney, Eastern Region president, to executive vice president. Nick Antonucci, Arlington office leader, to senior vice president. Len Becker, Tampa office leader, to senior vice president. Gary Bua, Massachusetts office leader, to senior vice president. Stephen Dilts, New York office leader, to se...
Kaman Announces Appointment of Lea Ann Smith as Technical Sales Specialist
Middletown, CT – The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance position measurement systems, announces the appointment of Lea Ann Smith as Technical Sales Specialist. She will be based in the Colorado Springs, Colorado facility. Mrs. Smith will focus on customer application engineering and integration. She will also help customers with product conceptualization and design, as well as configuration. In addition, she...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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February Issue 2026
