Brian Desharnais

Brian Desharnais has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Brian has held various roles throughout their career, starting with a position as a Junior Engineer at Indian Health Service in 1992. Brian then worked as a Lab Assistant at the North Andover, Massachusetts Water Treatment Plant in 1993. In 1995, they were a CAD Tech at Spalding Design Group. In 1996, they worked as an Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory. In 2000, they transitioned into academia and became an Associate Professor at Trine University, a role they held until 2007. From 2005 to 2005, they worked as a Consulting Engineer at Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District. Currently, they are employed as the Vice President at Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. where they lead projects related to wastewater collection/treatment, stormwater, and water resources engineering. Brian brings expertise in hydraulic and process computer modeling and is responsible for various aspects of company operations such as recruitment, human resources, engineering processes, and overall company growth/financial health.

Brian Desharnais has a strong education background in civil engineering. Brian began their educational journey at Merrimack College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from 1989 to 1993. Brian then pursued further education at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, earning a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from 1993 to 1995. Brian continued their academic pursuits at Clemson University in 1995, though the specific degree attained is undisclosed. However, they went on to attend Northwestern University, where they completed their education by obtaining a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, Brian Desharnais holds a certification as a Professional Engineer from the state of Indiana, though the specific date of certification is unknown.