Melissa Verwest

Melissa Verwest, P.E. is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in sustainability and structural engineering. Currently serving as the Northwest Regional Sustainability Engineer at Knife River Corporation, Melissa facilitates collaborative sustainability initiatives across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction sectors while focusing on carbon reduction in precast and ready mix concrete. Previous roles include Engineering Manager and Technical Sales Engineer at Knife River, along with various positions in structural engineering and project management at firms such as Coffman Engineers and Oldcastle Infrastructure. Melissa is also active in academia as an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University, contributing to the education of future engineers through project supervision and sustainability-focused courses. Melissa holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University.