Beyond Technical Design: What Engineers Need to Know at Work

Industry professionals will share practical insights on defining project scope, managing timelines and budgets, communicating with clients, navigating regulations and policies, and responding to unexpected challenges. Panelists: Emma Wolff, PE | GAI Consultants | Senior Engineering Manager, Water and Wastewater Management Justin Kerns, PE | MS Consultants | Technical Services Manager in the Water Resources Group Robert Horvat, PE | KLH Engineers | Vice President Claire Abele, EI | GAI Consultants | Senior EIT, Water Resources, floodplain management (HEC-RAS) Melany Allison, PE | Mott MacDonald | Principal Engineer The event is open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from all departments. CIT undergraduates may use this event toward experiential learning credit. Light refreshments will be provided, with time to connect with the panelists after the discussion. Please complete the registration form by October 15 to submit questions for the panelists and help us plan refreshments. Hosted by CMU’s Environmental & Water Resources (EWRI) student chapter and EWRI PGH.