Cate Kraska, Pe, Env Sp
About Cate Kraska, Pe, Env Sp
Cate Kraska is a Civil Engineer currently working at Arup in Seattle, Washington. She has a diverse background in civil engineering with experience at various firms and a strong educational foundation from the University of Washington and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Current Role at Arup
Cate Kraska holds the position of Civil Engineer at Arup, where she has been working since 2022. Located in Seattle, Washington, she contributes her engineering expertise to various projects in the region. Her role involves designing and overseeing civil engineering projects, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and client expectations.
Past Experience at KPFF Consulting Engineers
Prior to her role at Arup, Cate Kraska worked at KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle. She served as a Civil Design Engineer from 2019 to 2022, where she was involved in the planning and execution of civil engineering projects. Additionally, she gained initial experience at KPFF as a Civil Intern in 2019 for five months, supporting various engineering tasks and contributing to ongoing projects.
Internship Experience
Cate Kraska has accumulated diverse internship experiences in the civil engineering field. She interned at Arup in the Greater Los Angeles Area for three months in 2018, gaining practical knowledge and professional insights. In 2017, she interned with City of Atascadero Public Works Department for six months and Kimley-Horn in Pleasanton, CA, for two months. Earlier, she also interned with Clune Construction Company, L.P. in San Francisco, CA, in 2016 for two months.
Academic Background
Cate Kraska has a strong educational foundation in civil engineering. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington, completing her studies in 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2018.
Involvement with American Society of Civil Engineers
Cate Kraska served as the President of the Cal Poly ASCE Student Chapter from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she led student activities related to civil engineering, fostering professional development and engagement within the academic community at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.