Andrew Patterson : Council of Outstanding Early Career Engineers - 2022

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Andrew Patterson
Andrew
Patterson
Award Year
2022
Graduation Year
2022
Department
Civil and Construction Engineering
Nominating Department
Civil and Construction Engineering
Biography

Global Manager of Marketing and Business Development, Business Manager of Heavy Civil, Bechtel Infrastructure

Andrew Patterson considers himself an individual who is passionate about infrastructure and energy projects that have a high social dividend. He loves being involved in the implementation of energy transition projects, electrical and autonomous vehicles, vertical transportation, and faster and cleaner public transport technologies.

Patterson attended Oregon State to pursue a degree in construction engineering management. He says that the professors, leadership, and technical and practical knowledge gave him the skills and knowledge to support his career. Although the College of Engineering is often seen as a place to learn technical applications, he emphasizes that building individuals’ core competencies and knowledge goes well beyond this. Skills such as team-building, understanding external variables and influences, and how to apply these in the real world are just as important as the mathematics.

Patterson started working with Bechtel in Florida, and has travelled to nearly 100 countries, living in seven, while being involved in over 50 megaprojects including motorways, metros, international airports, ports, new cities, hydro and pumped storage, renewables, and telecommunications. He is proud to be part of an industry that makes an impact on people’s lives by connecting and powering communities, and improving economic and social opportunities. He is honored to be working with a global leader with a 125-year history in engineering and construction, one that continues to be at the forefront of new infrastructure solutions, construction techniques, and technologies.

Patterson believes that the possibilities of engineering are infinite, and that we are experiencing an accelerated transformation in electrical, mechanical, civil, and other engineering skill sets. He adds that we are also seeing a long overdue and significant positive shift in the perception of what an engineer is. The industry is becoming more diverse and inclusive, and we are seeing more women lead some of the most complex engineering and construction projects in the world.

“While my career has taken me places that I never imagined during my time at Oregon State, my studies gave me a solid foundation to be successful in this environment, such as when I was part of the team that won the regional ASC and AGC student competition and went on to compete in the national. ”

Degrees

  • B.S. Construction Engineering Management, 2002