We are excited to share that Rima Abisaad has been recognized with a Rising Star in the AEC Industry Award by Civil + Structural Engineer magazine! The award recognizes younger professionals whose exceptional technical capability, leadership ability, effective teaching or research, or public service has benefited the design professions, their employers, project owners, and society. Congratulations, Rima!

Rima is a civil/transportation engineer whose work focuses on developing safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation systems. She has played an integral role in EnTech’s design work for the expansion of the Van Wyck Expressway for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), as well as the modeling of landside utilities to support the development of the new Terminal One at JFK International Airport for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ).

She demonstrates a passion for continuous learning and research, which drove her to earn her PhD in Transportation Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). In conjunction with her studies there, Rima was heavily involved in numerous student organizations, and served as president of the Women’s Transportation Seminar, dedicated to the global advancement of women in the AEC industry.

Rima is currently featured on the Civil + Structural Engineer Media website and will appear in the May 2022 issue of Civil + Structural Engineer magazine. She will be honored at the 2022 Elevate AEC Conference and Awards Gala in September.