Kathryn Wilhelm P.e. (Kate)

Kathryn (Kate) Wilhelm, P.E. has extensive work experience in engineering and project management. Kathryn (Kate) currently serves as the Director of Global Engineering and Project Management Recruitment at ECI Group since 2022. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2022, they worked as a Search Consultant at OneSource Professional Search.

From 2014 to 2017, Kathryn worked at T. Baker Smith as a Senior Project Manager and Principal In Charge, where they provided land development, industrial, public works, oil & gas, and pipeline solutions. Kathryn (Kate) was responsible for urban planning, environmental science, regulatory compliance, surveying, civil engineering, GIS, and mapping.

From 2011 to 2014, they served as the Office Manager for the New Orleans Office at Hatch (formerly known as Chester Engineers). Kathryn (Kate) managed ongoing environmental and infrastructure engineering projects and supervised regional engineers, scientists, and field inspectors.

Kathryn had a significant role as the Vice President of Engineering and Gulf South Operations at The Bioengineering Group (now Chester Engineers and Hatch) from 2006 to 2011. Kathryn (Kate) expanded the engineering capabilities of the company and served as the principal engineer on hurricane protection infrastructure projects for the New Orleans Army Corps of Engineers.

From 2004 to 2006, they worked as the Director of Mechanical, Water, and Wastewater Division at Burk Kleinpeter, Inc., where they provided project management and engineering support for municipal wastewater treatment and civil infrastructure projects.

Kathryn (Kate) has also held positions as a Senior Project Manager at McCrory Williams, Inc. in 2003, a Senior Mechanical/Process Engineer at Orion Engineering, Inc. in 2003, and a Utilities Project Manager at Volkert & Associates, Inc. from 1999 to 2003.

Kathryn began their career as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Herzog Hart Corporation from 1994 to 1999.

Overall, Kathryn Wilhelm, P.E. has a diverse background in engineering and project management across various industries and has held leadership positions in multiple companies throughout their career.

Kathryn (Kate) Wilhelm, P.E. pursued their education at Wichita State University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from 1978 to 1982. This represents their primary academic achievement in the field of Mechanical Engineering.