Chelsey Palmateer

Chelsey Palmateer, PhD, PE, serves as a Senior Engineer at the Minnesota Department of Transportation since June 2016, where responsibilities include managing multiple transportation projects throughout their lifecycle as part of Metro Project Management. Prior experience within the department includes roles as Graduate Engineer 2 and Graduate Engineer Trainee, with responsibilities ranging from plan review for federal aid projects to field inspections and project documentation. Chelsey's academic background includes a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, focusing on Transportation-Distributive Justice, complemented by a B.C.E/M.S. in Civil Engineering. Previous positions held at Metro Transit and various roles during academic tenure further enhance Chelsey's expertise in engineering, project management, and stakeholder communication.