Halana Genest
About Halana Genest
Halana Genest is a Senior Field Engineer at Swinerton in Hawaii, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has previous experience in various engineering roles.
Work at Swinerton
Halana Genest has been employed at Swinerton since 2023, currently holding the position of Senior Field Engineer. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing field operations and ensuring project specifications are met on-site in Hawaii. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Project Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and then as a Senior Project Engineer from 2021 to 2023 within the same company. Her experience at Swinerton spans various engineering responsibilities, contributing to her professional development in the construction industry.
Education and Expertise
Halana Genest earned her Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in civil engineering principles. Her academic training has been complemented by practical experience in the field, enhancing her expertise in project management and engineering processes.
Background
Before joining Swinerton, Halana Genest gained valuable experience as a Project Engineering Intern at Nan, Inc. from 2018 to 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Additionally, she worked as a Network Development Intern at Hawaiian Telcom during the same period. These internships allowed her to develop a diverse skill set and understand different aspects of engineering and project management, which she has applied in her subsequent roles.
Career Progression
Halana Genest's career in engineering began with internships that laid the groundwork for her professional journey. After her time at Nan, Inc. and Hawaiian Telcom, she joined Swinerton, where she progressed from Project Engineer to Senior Project Engineer, and now to Senior Field Engineer. This trajectory reflects her commitment to advancing her career in the engineering sector and her ability to take on increasing responsibilities.