Ian Mckenna
About Ian Mckenna
Ian McKenna is a Civil Engineer and Project Manager with extensive experience in railway projects. He currently works at Hatch in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has previously held positions at Parsons Corporation and the Government of Nova Scotia.
Work at Hatch
Ian McKenna has been employed at Hatch as a Civil Engineer and Project Manager since 2018. His role involves overseeing various projects in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has accumulated six years of experience in this position, focusing on the management and execution of civil engineering projects. His responsibilities include contract administration and construction management, particularly in the railway sector.
Previous Experience at Parsons Corporation
Before joining Hatch, Ian McKenna worked at Parsons Corporation as a Transportation Designer for eight months in Burnaby, BC, from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Summer Student at Parsons Corporation for four months in 2016. His time at Parsons provided him with valuable experience in transportation design and project management.
Education and Expertise
Ian McKenna holds a Diploma of Civil Engineering Technology from Nova Scotia Community College, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He furthered his education at The University of British Columbia, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied at Camosun College, achieving a Civil Engineering Bridge qualification in 2015. His expertise includes freight rail grading and drainage, trackwork design and maintenance, and railway grade crossing design.
Background in Government of Nova Scotia
Ian McKenna worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Government of Nova Scotia from 2012 to 2016. In this role, he gained experience in overseeing maintenance operations, which contributed to his understanding of civil engineering practices in a governmental context. His background in this position further enhanced his skills in project management and construction oversight.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Ian McKenna has been involved in a variety of projects ranging from small at-grade crossing upgrades to large multi-discipline design-build initiatives. His work encompasses contract administration and construction management specifically for railway projects, showcasing his ability to handle diverse engineering challenges.