Heather Hildebrandt

Heather Hildebrandt is an experienced transportation and environmental engineer currently serving as the Statewide Initiatives Group Supervisor at NCDOT since December 2013, where responsibilities include overseeing the development of key transportation plans and managing air quality programs. During a previous role as Interim Director of the Integrated Mobility Division, significant contributions were made in transitioning the division to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic and administering CARES Act funding for North Carolina transit systems. Prior to NCDOT, Heather held various engineering positions at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality from 1996 to 2013, focusing on conformity analyses and environmental compliance. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Environmental Programs and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both obtained from North Carolina State University.