Wednesday, September 29, 2021
PEORIA, Ill. – The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Central Illinois Section recognized TERRA Engineering, Ltd.’s Senior Structural Engineer Kristen Fields, P.E., S.E. as its 2020 Civil Engineer of Year during the 96th annual meeting and banquet held virtually on Thursday, September 23.
“I am grateful and honored to receive this award,” Fields said. “I’m grateful for this community of engineers and want to thank those who’ve helped and been a part of my growth in this industry.”
Fields, who joined TERRA in 2013, serves as the firm’s senior structural engineer. During her 28-year career, she has focused on the analysis and design, as well as evaluation, of structural systems. Her project portfolio includes buildings, bridges, underground storage tanks, retaining walls, foundations, and various other types of structures. Fields increased her capacity to work in other states by earning licensure in Missouri, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as well as getting her certification as an NBIS Program Manager for Bridge Inspections in 2012. In addition to her wealth of structural engineering knowledge, she also has expertise with multiple modeling software packages, such as STAAD Pro, MDX, Slide, PY Wall, AutoCAD, and HEC-RAS.
TERRA’s Vice President George Ghareeb reiterated that “Kristen’s diligence and attention to details enable her to successfully and thoughtfully serve clients, contractors, and community members making her well-respected within the engineering community. Using these skills, she has become an integral part in the design, planning, and construction engineering phases of various projects.” Ghareeb added, “Kristen’s ability to share her prowess and experience is what truly drives her success in all of these environments.”
Outside of her work within TERRA, Fields also serves as the chair of ASCE’s Structural Committee, and is an adjunct professor at Bradley University, in Peoria, for Senior Engineering Design courses. She also belongs to the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI), as a member, and attends their annual conferences.
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