Brianna Atherton PE MBA PMP

Brianna Atherton has over 20 years of work experience in various roles and companies. Brianna currently serves as the VP of Plant Design and Manufacturing at Global Thermostat since May 2023. Prior to this, from November 2021 to May 2023, Brianna worked as the Corporate & Federal Services Director at Shimmick Construction. Brianna also held the position of Federal Services / Program Manager at Shimmick Construction from January 2021 to November 2021.

Before joining Shimmick Construction, Brianna worked at AECOM from 2005 to 2020, where they held various roles including Civil Construction Pursuit Manager from March 2019 to December 2020, and Operations & Risk Management from February 2017 to March 2019. Brianna also served as a Project Manager / Project Engineering Manager for the Nuclear & Environment Group where they executed high hazard, first-of-a-kind EPCM projects. During their time at AECOM, they developed project plans, performed baseline management, risk management, and change control for multi-discipline engineering teams.

Additionally, Brianna has experience working as an Engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory from March 2005 to September 2005, where they were responsible for performing ASPEN simulations for biomass co-products. Brianna also worked as a Process Engineer at Washington Group International from July 2002 to March 2005, providing technical support to U.S. Chemical Demilitarization Facilities.

Brianna has a diverse range of experience, having worked as a Process Engineer Independent Contractor at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a Process Engineering Intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a Laboratory Teaching Assistant at Colorado School of Mines, and a Chemist at CoorsTek.

Overall, Brianna Atherton has a strong background in project management, engineering, and technical support, with experience in the construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Brianna Atherton holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering & Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines, which they obtained from 1997 to 2001. Brianna then pursued an M.B.A. in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Colorado Denver between 2004 and 2007. Prior to their college education, Brianna attended North High School from 1993 to 1997, but no degree or field of study was specified. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career, including the CRIS certification from the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. in December 2018. Brianna also holds a Professional Engineer certification obtained in July 2007. Furthermore, they have pursued additional certifications such as Construction Management: Technology on the Jobsite from LinkedIn, and they are a Project Management Professional, although the specific institution and completion dates for these certifications were not provided. Lastly, they hold a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.