Wight & Company is pleased to announce that Griselda Monsivais, PE, CFM, LEED GA, has joined the firm’s Transportation and Infrastructure team as Director of Transportation and Water Resources. Ms. Monsivais brings to this position 20 years of experience in infrastructure planning and water and land development in the public and private sectors.
“We know that responsible water management is perhaps the most crucial aspect of creating and maintaining sustainable infrastructure systems, and Griselda brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge in this discipline to our team,” said Mike McMurray, President of Transportation and Infrastructure at Wight & Company. “She is a forward-thinking leader who understands the technical details while being able to situate this work within a broader community context.”
As a transportation engineer, Ms. Monsivais has completed Phase I Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Studies for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and county and local agencies. Her expertise in water resources and hydraulics facilitates planning of complex infrastructure improvements including interchange and roadway reconstruction, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, and local road planning improvements. She has managed dozens of Phase I studies of varying scope and budget to ensure effective mobility and target design approvals were met. These projects have enriched her knowledgebase in FHWA NEPA processes to effectively navigate the balanced approach needed by transportation leaders in today’s industry.
“I was drawn to Wight & Company because of their commitment to proactively plan for the long-term transportation and infrastructure needs of the Chicago region and beyond,” said Ms. Monsivais. “There is an opportunity like never before to comprehensively engage communities in management of water resources, and I’m proud to be part of a team that is working toward that goal.”
Ms. Monsivais’ breadth of experience extends to public involvement. She is trained in Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) as well as ToP Facilitation. A graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology, Ms. Monsivais grew up in Chicago and is a member of the Illinois Association of State Floodplain Managers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and WTS International. She is passionate about sharing her experiences as a woman working in transportation and infrastructure and is a sought-after speaker and mentor in the discipline.
“Griselda brings to our practice important new expertise and a distinct viewpoint,” said Mark Wight, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wight & Company. “She has worked at some of the world’s premiere engineering and transportation firms, and I’m confident she will help drive us to excellence in this work going forward.”
