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Rachel Albrecht, PE, LEED® AP, has had over twenty years of structural engineering design and project management experience. She has worked on several award winning projects.  

She has earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA in 1993 and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2001.

Evelyn Bravo is a structural engineer with over ten years of experience in the design of multi-story buildings, custom residential, and renovation. Her experience includes timber, steel, concrete, and masonry structures. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Tulane University in 1999 and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 2000.

Rachel Tyler is a Project Manager in the Structural Engineering group at Albrecht Engineering. She is experienced in solving complex structural engineering problems for a variety of client types and in market sectors particularly government, education, and commercial. Ms. Tyler’s design and project management experience includes new construction as well as renovation of existing and historic structures.

Ms. Chalmers has over 14 years of experience as a Structural Engineer and Project Manager of multimillion dollars projects. She has performed structural analyses of commercial, industrial and residential buildings as well as managing Municipal Water Facilities projects. She obtained her BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2004.

Mitchell Kavanaugh EIT is a structural engineer with experience in steel bridge design, geotechnical shoring, structural shoring, and building design. Mitchell is capable in 2D and 3D CAD software, FEA software, and weldment design. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Maryland College in 2019.

Maita Pang is a project engineer with over 20 years of experience in the wastewater and water resources industries. She has project experience in sewer rehabilitation, wastewater processes, stormwater management and quality management.

Gabrielle Ahlgrim has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Messiah College. She is a certified engineer in training with experience in GIS software. While in college, Gabrielle co-managed the installation of a water purification system in Oaxaca, Mexico. The project team’s collaborative drive was to find economical solutions to provide clean drinking water to communities in need that are functional and sustainable.

Mr. Price has is an Inspector with over 17 years of experience combined inspection and management of water resources and environmental projects involving storm water management, erosion/sediment control, and drainage. His inspection experience includes the construction of new water and sewer main installation, new and renewed service lateral connections, water and sewer relocation, and installment of erosion and sediment controls. As a resident Inspector he assisted in the development of construction site plans and ensured compliance and approved plans as well as preparing cost estimates for contractors.

Mr. Pour has over 15 years of experience in the field of construction inspection. He is familiar with SHA construction inspection procedures and protocol. He is ACI certified by SHA’s Office of Construction and is experienced in soil testing and bridge replacement inspection. His experience includes waste water treatment plants, pumping stations, structural repairs, concrete pours, pipe connections, and material testing. He has experience specific to Baltimore City and the CM14 requirements for documentation. He is experienced in conflict resolution, working through issues and providing solutions. He possesses excellent technical experience, leadership abilities, partnering, and general management.

Mr. Kirschner's experience includes the inspection of cured-in place (CIPP) lining of sanitary sewers, sewer cleaning and closed circuit (CCTV) inspection, sanitary sewer replacement manhole and rehabilitation work, replacement of existing sanitary sewer manhole with new sanitary manholes and installation of new sanitary manholes, new manhole and cleanout installation work concrete placement, and concrete finishing. He is also skilled in the inspection of associated wastewater by-pass pumping or controls of flows of sewers as well as manholes to be repaired, replaced, constructed or rehabilitated and continuous monitoring of the by-pass operation.

Mr. Jones has over 9 years of experience combined in inspection of various water and wastewater projects. His experience includes inspection of concrete construction, including formwork, reinforcing, concrete placement, and concrete finishing.

Mr. Trigueros has over 6 years of experience combined construction, construction safety and inspection Baltimore City Projects. He has experience specific to Baltimore City and the CM14 requirements for documentation. Mr. Trigueros’ varied experience with safety, organization skills, ability to motivate, and problem solve will contribute to a successful project.

Syvaz is well versed in the inspection of various on-call projects in the Baltimore City area. Previous experience includes inspection of the preparation and repaving of asphalt, utility cuts performed by others with bituminous concrete or Portland cement. The milling and resurfacing of roadways, installation of pavement markings, the placement or restoration of various size and types of concrete and masonry sidewalks. Inspection of curb replacement, combination curb and gutter, and monolithic medians, restoration of granite curbs, furnishing and installation of unit pavers, erosion and sedimentation control measures as required.

He has experience specific to Baltimore City and the CM14 requirements for documentation.

Kevin Price has had over 30 years of experience in construction inspection, surveying and drafting design. Mr. Price has performed AutoCAD design for site plans, water and wastewater treatment plant design, survey stakeouts for construction and utilities, as-built surveys and plans, safety compliance, onsite inspections, and preparation of daily construction reports. Kevin Price is also an associate member of the Maryland Society of Surveyors. He also has completed the OSHA Outreach Training for Construction, Maryland Erosion and Sediment Control Training, NASSCO PACP/MACP/ LACP Certification, ITCP CIPP Certification, and is an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1.

Karen Walker is the business development manager. She has over thirty years of marketing, business development, and human resources experience. She has been providing guidance for the strategic growth of Albrecht, as well as maintaining collaboration with clients and agencies for meeting WBE goals for various projects.

Ms. van Alphen has over 40 years of experience with office administration, accounting, and supply chain management. She has experience as an office manager in addition to providing administration and management services as an owner’s representative including: budget development, contract preparation, personnel reviews, bid proposal services, supply chain management, and warehousing. She holds certifications in port and homeland security, and maritime transportation logistics.