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The Art of Project Management Suha Atiyeh masters the complexities of project management in civil engineering, ensuring seamless delivery of ambitious initiatives. Her licenses as a Professional Engineer in Washington DC and Virginia, plus UK Chartered Engineer, bolster her command in this domain. Roots in Education and Experience Suha Atiyeh’s Clemson University degree in Civil Engineering provided management basics, expanded through consulting stints where she learned to orchestrate teams and timelines. Managing High-Profile Endeavors In DC, she oversaw Wheeler Road and MLK Jr. Avenue projects, balancing budgets and risks. St. Elizabeths and Kenilworth Courts involved multi-team coordination for sustainable results....

Water management has long been framed as a battle — cities versus stormwater, engineers versus runoff. Suha Atiyeh rejects that framing entirely. In her practice, stormwater isn’t the enemy; it’s one of the most underutilized urban resources available. That reframe has tangible consequences in the neighborhoods she serves. Across Washington DC, her projects have converted corridors that once absorbed flood damage and blight into green infrastructure systems that deliver multiple benefits simultaneously. Wheeler Road now captures and slowly releases tens of millions of gallons of stormwater annually through bioswales and permeable paving — water that once overwhelmed combined sewer infrastructure...

Engineering for People and Planet The best cities serve both residents and the environment, and Suha Atiyeh is proving how that balance can be achieved. As a licensed engineer in Washington DC, Virginia, and the UK, her projects exemplify how urban growth and environmental responsibility can coexist. A Solid Educational Foundation Atiyeh began her journey at Clemson University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Her studies in structural systems, hydrology, and environmental engineering gave her the technical foundation to tackle real-world urban challenges. Transforming Washington DC Atiyeh’s work in the nation’s capital includes the Wheeler Road redevelopment, where...