John Osterle

John Osterle is a Senior Vice President at RIZZO International, Inc., specializing in Dams & Water Resources since October 2021, with over 35 years of expertise in dam and water resources engineering. Osterle oversees projects involving inspection, design, analysis, and construction of dams, reservoirs, and flood protection systems, holding professional engineering registrations in 19 states. Previously, Osterle served as a Sr. Lead Consultant at WSP USA and held various roles at RIZZO International, including Vice President, where important projects managed included Bagnell Dam Stabilization and Taum Sauk Upper Reservoir Rebuild. Early career experiences include positions at Crouse and Company and Professional Service Industries, focusing on geotechnical engineering and subsurface exploration. Osterle earned a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.