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The Evolution of an Engineering Trailblazer Suha Atiyeh‘s ascent in civil engineering is a story of perseverance and growth. With Professional Engineer licenses in Washington DC and Virginia, and UK Chartered status, she has evolved from a university student to a worldwide influencer. Clemson University: The Starting Point At Clemson, Suha Atiyeh secured her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, absorbing fundamentals in design and sustainability. Faculty guidance ignited her ambition, propelling her into professional realms. Early Career Building Blocks Joining top 500 consulting firms, Suha Atiyeh gained practical insights, managing initial projects that sharpened her acumen for larger undertakings...

The best infrastructure is invisible — it works so well that the people using it never have to think about it. Getting there, however, requires engineers to start with those people rather than ending with them. Suha Atiyeh has centered this philosophy throughout a career that spans two continents, multiple climates, and dozens of communities. On Wheeler Road in Southeast DC, the engineering problem on paper was stormwater management. The human problem was families stranded in their homes during rainstorms, and local businesses losing revenue to recurring flood damage. Atiyeh’s solution addressed both — not by choosing between them but...

Suha Atiyeh’s Environmental Mission Environmental engineering is critical in today’s world, and Suha Atiyeh is a leading figure in this discipline. As a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington DC and Virginia, and a Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) in the UK, she has dedicated her career to creating infrastructure that protects the environment while serving communities. Her work reflects a deep commitment to sustainability and resilience. Expertise in Water Management Suha Atiyeh excels in water-related engineering, with a focus on hydrology and stormwater management. In the UAE, she conducted drinking water audits and led stormwater flood mitigation efforts, improving resource...