Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Wright, EIT

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Bec, the newest member of our Civil Engineering team, has had a positive impact since day one. She has demonstrated incredible flexibility by contributing to a diverse assortment of land development projects in her short time at Brooker. In addition, her bright outlook and sunny disposition are appreciated by all her colleagues!

 

In her own words:

State your job description:

I work in the civil/land development department. My job tasks vary but include developing conceptual plans for sites and subdivisions, plot plans, and drainage design calculations. I also assist with the compilation of data for drainage and hydraulic reports.

 

What do you enjoy most about working for Brooker Engineering?

I really enjoy the cooperative work atmosphere in the office and the variety of projects that I get to work on. On any given day I can be designing layouts to creating hydrologic or hydraulic models.

 

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?

Running, golf, hiking, travel, cooking, and spending time with my friends and family.

Employee Spotlight: Matthew Trainor, EIT

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With an almost 5-year tenure in our Civil Department, Matt has demonstrated time and again how much he cares about his job, his coworkers, and the company. He is a positive influence to those around him and is rarely seen without a smile on his face.

In his own words:

State your job description:

Staff engineer- design, drafting, review, and inspection of municipal and private site plans.

 

What do you enjoy most about working for Brooker Engineering?

The people, the work atmosphere, and the work/life balance.

 

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?

Hiking, camping, traveling, outdoors stuff.

Employee Spotlight: Nestor Celiz, EIT

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Nestor is about to celebrate his 4-year anniversary with Brooker Engineering, and in that time he has become a major asset to our company.  He recognizes the needs of others and reaches out to lend a helping hand.  Thank you Nestor, for your contribution to the continued operation and growth of our structural team!

In his own words:

State your job description:

Support of Excavation and Structural Project Engineer.

 

What do you enjoy most about working for Brooker Engineering?

Being an engineer and working on the multiple aspect and phases in a project for example, structural design, shop drawings review and inspection reports. There is always something new to learn. I also enjoy the work environment. Everyone is always willing to help one another when in need.

 

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?

I enjoy getting together with friends, watching and playing soccer.

Employee Spotlight: Elvia Baca, EIT

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In the short time Elvia has been with Brooker Engineering, she has proven herself to be an integral member of the Structural Engineering Department. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude is welcomed and much appreciated!

In her own words:

State your job description:

I’m a staff engineer in training working in the structural department.

What do you enjoy most about working for Brooker Engineering?

I love the diversity of work we have, it creates great learning opportunities for new engineers, such as myself. I really love the staff here, anywhere you look you can find a friendly person who is willing to help you and teach you. I also love that Brian gives young engineers opportunities to work with him which become great learning experiences. Even though I’ve only been working here for 5 months I already feel a sense of belonging.

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?

Spend time with my family, build puzzles, play guitar, practice Tae Kwon Do and watch live Bon Jovi concerts from the 80s.

Employee Spotlight: Ben Levitz, EIT

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Ben is a 28 year old (his birthday is today!) Project Engineer who is currently working in the Structural Department. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering, where his Master’s thesis involved creating numerical simulations for internal building pressures for tornadoes. Happy Birthday, Ben and thank you for your commitment to excellence for the past 2+ years!

 

In his own words: 

State your job description:  I am a Staff Engineer, which entails designing a building’s superstructure for vertical and lateral loads, creating construction drawings, reviewing shop fabrication drawings, and resolving issues with construction in the field.

 

What do you enjoy most about working at Brooker?  I enjoy the broad range of structure types that I have been able to work on (such as concrete masonry, steel, light gauge steel, concrete, etc.).

 

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?  My interests outside of work are playing guitar, cooking, car repair and restoration, and hiking.

Employee Spotlight: Sasha Pokras, CAD Designer

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Sasha has been with Brooker Engineering for 15 years and her areas of expertise range far beyond her job title of CAD designer. Her calm demeanor and get-it-done attitude make her a huge asset to the success of the company.

 

In her own words: 

What do you enjoy most about working at Brooker?

There is a genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals.

I love that I have a great degree of control and freedom within my job. I work full-time on a flexible schedule, and my boss trusts me to produce high-quality work and results. I work hard to maintain that level of trust, which keeps me engaged and excited — but at the same time, I appreciate that my job enables me the time to enjoy my other passions in life. There is satisfaction in feeling a sense of accomplishment when I am up against a deadline. I’m encouraged to excel by having a boss that appreciates the work I do.

 

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?

Travel, food :), skiing, hiking, biking (or just being outdoors), spending time with friends and family.  

 

Employee Spotlight: John “Buzz” Bezuyen, PLS

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Did you know that there is much more to Brooker Engineering than just engineering?  One of the many services we offer is Land Surveying in NY and NJ, and the person who keeps this very busy department running is John “Buzz” Bezuyen. Buzz has been with the company for over 12 years. His personal commitment to quality and dedication to the job makes him an integral, and outstanding, employee.

 

In his own words: 

State your job description:  I am the director of the Surveying Department. 

What do you enjoy most about working at Brooker?  My favorite thing about working here is the friendly atmosphere. 

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work? My interest outside of work is my two grandchildren. I enjoy working on model trains, which my grandchildren love to help with.