Matt Williams

Structural Engineer/Project Manager

Who Inspires Matt

“My dad is a civil engineer, recently retired, and ultimately he is the reason I ended up as a civil engineer. I’ve always looked up to him as a great role model in all aspects of life.

I considered being an engineer off and on as I made my way through school, although I dreamt of various other careers as well. Yet, being an engineer is something that was constantly on my mind.  I was interested in the work my dad did and found it interesting to go to his office. His shared passion for problem-solving is something we can connect on.”

What Made Matt Want to Become an Engineer

“Growing up, I was into building-type toys, problem-solving, and really interested in math and science in school.  Growing up to be an engineer was always something I could see myself doing. Anything construction-related was something that I found fascinating, so looking back, becoming a civil engineer was the obvious career.”

How Matt Found Himself at BFW/Marcum

“In my junior and senior year of high school, like many, I was thinking about where to go to college and what major to consider. I was considering going into architecture or engineering. After taking some college campus tours, and meeting with college advisors, I ultimately decided to pursue engineering. Once I was into my engineering classes, I determined that civil engineering was the path I wanted, after starting in mechanical engineering. After getting my degree, BFW/Marcum eventually came knocking.

Matt’s Advice to Aspiring Engineers

“There will be a big demand for engineers soon and getting an engineering degree will be a great career path. So, if you are interested in problem-solving, enjoy math and science, then I strongly consider an engineering degree.

Also, don’t feel like you have to figure out exactly what you want before college. I changed majors in college, and I have worked in several industries within the engineering discipline and it all fit into my career path.”

Stacy Earnhart

Resident Engineer/Project Manager

Who Inspires Stacy

“Not until I started my internship in college did I really know any engineers.  However, during my three years interning I was able to work with many engineers who each in their own way were an inspiration to me.  Some in how they passed along their extensive knowledge, some in how that went about doing their job and others in how they treated the people who worked for or with them.”

What Made Stacy Want to Become an Engineer

“I started looking at engineering as a career in high school.  I knew that I was pretty good at math and went from there looking at career options, engineering felt like a good fit.”

How Stacy Found Herself at BFW/Marcum

“I went to a very small high school, instead of an honors program I was able to take classes at a local community college.  I was able to take a variety of courses and figured out that math was my strength.

Looking through courses offered at different schools, the engineering classes really caught my attention, and thought it would interesting.  Also, based on the cost of college the salary looked good to me.  I guess I was figuring return on investment before I knew what it was.”

Stacy’s Advice to Aspiring Engineers

“The hard work is worth it. I look back on my career and the projects I have had the privilege to be a part of and some of the experiences I have had, it has truly been interesting and amazing.”