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  • Name: Eva Koester

    Preferred Name: Eva

    Pronouns: She/Her

    Company Name: SmithGroup

    City: Chicago

    Job Title: Sustainability Specialist

    Professional Industry Category: Engineering|Architecture

    Bio (for inclusion in the member directory): My passion is designing sustainable infrastructure to improve human wellbeing and reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. I have worked with both commercial and municipal clients on projects ranging from LEED-certified campus development to roadway design. My roles have included designing underground utilities and surface grading in Civil 3D, creating construction plan sets in AutoCAD, calculating bid quantity estimates, and facilitating community feedback on designs. During my studies at the University of Michigan, I worked in a variety of roles including energy efficiency research for a non-profit in Detroit, sustainable agriculture assessment for an NGO in Nicaragua, and manufacturing and marketing strategy for a private equity firm in Pennsylvania. As a result, I am able to utilize a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving; synergizing technical excellence, business acumen, and social engagement.

    LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-koester-pe-249bab105/

    Professional Credentials: LEED Green Associate