Arielle Dobrowolski
About Arielle Dobrowolski
Arielle Dobrowolski serves as the Director of Engineering at Petra, where she leads projects aimed at improving infrastructure resilience in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various engineering roles, she focuses on implementing solutions to protect infrastructure from natural disasters.
Work at Petra
Arielle Dobrowolski has served as the Director of Engineering at Petra since 2019. In this role, she leads engineering projects focused on improving critical infrastructure resilience in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work emphasizes the implementation of underground power and fiber lines, which aim to protect infrastructure against natural disasters. Under her leadership, Petra has advanced its initiatives to enhance the reliability and safety of essential services in the region.
Previous Experience
Before joining Petra, Arielle Dobrowolski worked as an R&D Engineer at Traverse for a brief period in 2019. Her responsibilities included contributing to research and development projects. Prior to that, she was employed as a Pipeline Engineer at Golder from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on pipeline systems in Walnut Creek, California. Additionally, she gained experience as a Facilities Intern at Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings in 2016, where she worked for three months in Fontana, California.
Education and Expertise
Arielle Dobrowolski earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing her studies from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in engineering, particularly in the areas of infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. Her expertise is reflected in her focus on implementing innovative solutions to enhance the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.
Focus on Infrastructure Resilience
Arielle Dobrowolski is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work involves the strategic implementation of underground power and fiber lines, which serve to protect critical systems from the impacts of natural disasters. This focus aligns with broader efforts to ensure that essential services remain operational during adverse conditions, contributing to the overall safety and stability of the region.