Silpa Varanasi

Silpa Varanasi, PE, is a Senior Environmental Specialist at Duke Energy Corporation, focusing on water permitting and compliance since August 2022. Previously, Silpa served as Supervisor of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance and Engineer at American Water, managing water treatment plant infrastructure and capital improvement projects from November 2017 to August 2022. Earlier experience includes a Staff Engineer role at KERAMIDA Inc., providing environmental compliance services, and internships at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bombardier Transportation, where Silpa researched environmental management and developed design considerations for sustainable practices, respectively. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Ecological Engineering from Purdue University.