NEW YORK — Jennifer Brunton has assumed a key leadership position in the Water business line at WSP USA, a premier engineering and professional services consultancy.
Brunton, a recognized civil and water resources expert, takes over as New York district water business line leader, developing and implementing the firm’s water business strategy. She will draw on the firm’s multidiscipline expertise in water, wastewater and surface water to help clients solve complex urban infrastructure and environment challenges to enhance our natural and built environment.
“I am extremely proud to see Jennifer assume this leadership role,” said Karen Block, WSP USA Water business line executive. “Jennifer is a testament to the in-house leadership we focus on building at WSP, representing the level of professional we aim to attract as we grow our water business in target markets. She brings vision, energy and strategy to the top of our organization.”
Brunton, an 18-year veteran of WSP with 24 years of experience, has been a trailblazer in solving water resource-related challenges. Based in New Jersey, she has contributed to the resiliency planning and protection of dozens of miles of shoreline and the restoration of more than 1,000 acres of natural habitat.
She is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington with a bachelor’s degree in environmental affairs, and the University of California, Berkeley with a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering. Brunton was also the recipient of the 2021 WSP Leadership Award. She is a registered engineer, a certified ecosystem restoration practitioner and a certified floodplain manager.
“The addition of Jennifer to our Northeast leadership is a great benefit to both our growing WSP team and our clients,” said Bernie McNeilly, WSP’s Northeast region president. “She provides a valuable understanding of the unique and evolving water issues facing our clients and brings her particular knowledge and skill to bear in delivering innovative, Future Ready solutions to address those challenges.”
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