Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight
How Do You Contribute to OTHON?
I am a Graduate Roadway Engineer at OTHON, supporting the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. My work includes roadway and traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking layouts, traffic control and detour plans, and quantity calculations. I utilize engineering software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, and Excel to support project design and documentation. I approach each project, whether independently or with multidisciplinary teams, with professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to producing high-quality engineering work.
What Inspired You to Pursue Engineering?
My interest in civil engineering began by observing my father, a civil engineer, and seeing firsthand the dedication, problem-solving, and real-world impact of his work. Those early experiences sparked my curiosity about how infrastructure is planned and built and gave me a strong appreciation for the responsibility engineers have in shaping the built environment.
As I grew older, my motivation expanded beyond family inspiration to a broader understanding of how civil engineering directly affects people’s daily lives. Well-designed roads, bridges, airports, and other infrastructure systems improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility for communities.
What continues to inspire me is the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance mobility and safety while supporting economic growth and development. Civil engineering allows me to combine technical knowledge, creativity, and responsibility to help create practical solutions that leave a lasting, positive impact on society.
What OTHON Project is Stuck in Your Head?
It’s difficult to choose a single favorite project, as each project at OTHON has offered valuable learning experiences. However, the New Pediatric Complex project in Dallas stands out. The project involved sign and pavement marking design as well as traffic signal design, allowing me to contribute to multiple aspects of roadway and traffic engineering.
This experience strengthened my technical skills, particularly in Civil 3D, and gave me greater responsibility while still benefiting from guidance and feedback from my manager. Working under tight deadlines also required strong time management, organization, and sound engineering judgment. Overall, the project helped me grow more efficient, confident, and detail-oriented.
What Motivates and Recharges You Personally?
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, creative, and connected to others and nature. I have a strong interest in sports and fitness and regularly participate in activities such as badminton, kickboxing, horse riding, hiking, throwball, and running, which help me maintain a healthy work–life balance.
I value spending quality time with friends and family through board games and social gatherings, and I enjoy creative outlets like playing the piano and painting for relaxation. I also have a passion for collecting antiques, appreciating their history and craftsmanship, and I enjoy traveling to experience new places, cultures, and perspectives.
Being outdoors is especially important to me—whether hiking, walking in the woods, gardening, or enjoying scenic environments, time in nature helps me recharge and stay inspired.
