Steve Benham

Steve Benham is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive project management experience in the oil and energy sectors. Currently serving as Principal Project Manager at Kestrel Engineering, Inc. since January 2022, Steve has previously held senior project management roles at Eichleay, Inc. and owned Granite Consulting Incorporated, where a diverse portfolio included managing projects valued at $288 million for major clients like ConocoPhillips and BP. Additional experience includes serving as Project Engineer/Manager at Anvil Corporation overseeing multiple projects at the Shell Puget Sound Refinery and working on new power plants at the National Energy Production Corporation. Early career experience at Christenson Engineering involved managing oil field and refinery projects for industry leaders in Alaska. Steve earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University between 1987 and 1990.