Dawn Harrison, Pe
About Dawn Harrison, Pe
Dawn Harrison is a Senior Bridge Engineer at Arup and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Design-Build Lead Engineer at the New York City Department of Transportation.
Title and Current Roles
Dawn Harrison is currently serving as the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Design-Build Lead Engineer at the New York City Department of Transportation. She has held this position since 2017. Additionally, she works as a Senior Bridge Engineer at Arup, a role she has been in since 2007.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Harrison holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Structures & Mechanics of Materials from the University of California, Berkeley, which she earned in 2000. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and advanced structural analysis.
Previous Experience
Dawn Harrison has significant professional experience, having worked at several esteemed engineering firms. Her career includes a role as a Bridge Engineer at the Parsons Transportation Group in the Greater New York City Area from 2006 to 2007. Prior to that, she worked as a Bridge Engineer at T.Y. Lin International in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2000 to 2006.
Specialized Engineering Skills
Dawn Harrison specializes in analyzing the nonlinear time-dependent effects of concrete in bridge structures. She has also applied advanced finite element analysis techniques to seismic-isolated structures. These skills highlight her technical proficiency in addressing complex engineering challenges.
Project Involvement and Multidisciplinary Expertise
Dawn Harrison has been involved in large-scale Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects serving as a Lead Project Engineer and Technical Coordinator. She possesses substantial experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and the successful execution of fast-track projects. Her analytical background enables her to deliver high-quality engineering packages.