David Clapper

David Clapper is a civil engineer specializing in railroad track design and construction, currently serving as the Sr. Manager of Track Design at Amtrak. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Railroad and Railway Transportation from Penn State University, David worked in various design and construction roles across the Northeast Corridor. Their experience includes rail planning and design, asphalt design and testing, and material analysis, utilizing skills in software such as Bentley Open Rail Designer and Civil 3D. Prior positions include roles at AECOM and Michael Baker International, as well as serving as a Research Assistant at Penn State.