Engineers Week

Behind many of the National Park Service’s (NPS) most impactful projects are dedicated engineers working to preserve and enhance our nation’s landscapes. As part of this year’s Engineers Week theme of “Designing a Brighter Future” we are highlighting the remarkable professionals who shape the future of our parks - including Jen Baker of Denver Service Center.

Get to know National Park Service Engineer, Brent D’Angelo of the Denver Service Center Transportation Branch

Meet National Park Service engineer, Brent Nagen, Portfolio Manager, Design and Construction Division, Denver Service Center (DSC).

Engineer Week spotlight on National Park Service employee Chris Carpenter, P.E., Portfolio Manager for Grand Canyon National Park Denver Service Center (DSC) Infrastructure Projects.

Denver Service Center (DSC) Project Manager Doug Denk was selected as the National Park Service (NPS) Engineer of the Year. He will be recognized at the 2023 National Society of Professional Engineers award ceremony February 24.

Engineer Week spotlight on National Park Service employee Amy Hribar, Project Specialist with the Denver Service Center (DSC) Transportation Division.

Engineer Week spotlight on National Park Service employee, Wayne Emington, Transportation Safety Program Manager, Park Facility Management Division.

Meet engineer, Christina Watson, Project Manager, Denver Service Center (DSC) Design and Construction Division

Engineer Week spotlight on National Park Service employee J. Michael Will, PE; Project Manager, Transportation Division, Denver Service Center (DSC).

The National Park Service offers a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else. You get to work on the Nation’s treasures with people who are passionate about protecting resources and enhancing visitor experiences.

Successful engineering projects in national parks rarely happen in isolation. Read more about strong teamwork, effective communication and collaborative spirit that help make for successful park projects.

Restoring the San Joaquin Bridge was not an easy engineering project - one that the The Denver Service Center played a pivotal role in. This project showcases how engineering helps to preserve and enhance our national parks in real-time and demonstrates the remarkable ingenuity of engineers at the NPS.

Step into the future and read about a journey to preserve the timeless beauty and historical significance of the Ahwahnee, a majestic lodge nestled within Yosemite National Park.

Imagine standing on the shores of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. surrounded by the iconic cherry blossoms and historic landmarks. It’s a scene that captures the essence of our national’s capital, but beneath the surface lies a challenge that demands our attention: aging seawalls struggling to withstand the pressures of time, rising sea levels, and poor drainage.

It’s April 26, 1928, and the two-lane Tamiami Trail is finally complete. For the first time ever, people can travel easily by car from Tampa to Miami, hence the name Tamiami. The road was great for the economy of Southwest Florida and allowed this part of Florida to become a center for real estate, business, and tourism. It was disastrous for the Everglades ecosystem. But there’s a happy ending to this story.

On December 4, the National Park Service (NPS) will completely reopen the rehabilitated Arlington Memorial Bridge to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The $227 million rehabilitation project, one of the largest infrastructure projects in NPS history, is a momentous accomplishment for the Department of the Interior and its federal partners that will extend the bridge’s useful life for 75 years.

How does Grand Canyon National Park provide water to its millions of visitors and residents? The answer: an amazing amount of engineering. Learn more about efforts to replace the park's 1960s-era pipeline with a modern water treatment system.

Sometimes the best engineering idea doesn’t result in an actual structure. That’s the case in Everglades National Park in Florida, after the National Park Service completed the Flamingo Master Plan and Design Program for the park.