UMaine Grad Named NH Young Engineer of the Year
Contact: David Munson (207) 581-3777
ORONO, Maine — Sean T. James has been selected as New Hampshire’s Young Engineer of the Year by the New Hampshire section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (NHASCE). James received both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in civil engineering from UMaine, completing his master’s degree program in 1995.
While at UMaine, James assisted civil engineering professor Habib Dagher in the design of a 70-foot covered bridge that is now a popular attraction at the Cole Transportation Museum in Bangor. James also helped to develop strategies for reducing bridge construction costs for the Maine Department of Transportation as part of his master’s thesis project.
Recognized for his work ethic, communication skills and engineering ability, James will be presented the award at the NHASCE Engineer’s Week Banquet in February. He is currently employed by Hoyle, Tanner and Associates, Inc in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he specializes in timber bridge construction