Emma Sherwin
About Emma Sherwin
Emma Sherwin is a Civil Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in rail projects, including HS2 Phase 2B.
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Emma Sherwin is currently a Civil Engineer at Arup.
Professional Experience at Arup
Emma Sherwin has been a Civil Engineer at Arup since 2016, operating in Birmingham, United Kingdom. She initially joined the Arup rail team in Solihull in 2010 before relocating to the San Francisco office for two years, from 2013 to 2015. Emma returned to Solihull in 2015 and has been integral in various rail projects, including new rail alignments, yard layouts, station relocation, electrification, and line speed upgrades. Notably, she has been part of the design management team for HS2 Phase 2B since May 2017.
Prior Work Experience
Before her tenure at Arup, Emma Sherwin acquired practical experience through multiple roles. From 2010 to 2013, she worked as a Civil Engineer in Birmingham, UK. Her early career included a QUEST scholarship with Network Rail, spanning three summer placements from 2006 to 2009, where she worked in various locations. This diversified experience laid the foundation for her expertise in rail systems and infrastructure development.
Education and Expertise
Emma Sherwin holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background, combined with extensive professional experience, has endowed her with robust skills in developing new rail alignments, yard layouts, station relocation, electrification, and line speed upgrades.
Projects and Initiatives
Within her role at Arup, Emma Sherwin has contributed to significant projects, most notably serving on the design management team for HS2 Phase 2B since May 2017. Her expertise in rail infrastructure is underscored by her involvement in developing essential components such as new rail alignments and station relocations, ensuring the effective and efficient modernization of rail systems.