Mechanical Mavericks: Todd Semonite

Retired Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, former Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has joined WSP USA, an engineering and professional services consultancy, as president of the firm’s Federal Programs business.

Semonite will lead a multi-disciplinary team that delivers dynamic engineering solutions for U.S. government agencies; developing and delivering timely, cost-effective projects that foster sustainable communities and protect national and natural resources. Federal Programs supports clients in facilities design, master planning, national security programs, logistics and emergency management, environmental services and overseas integrated development. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Semonite shares his experiences leading the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers, details the duties of his new role with WSP, and much more in the latest episode of our Mechanical Mavericks video series.

Herb Woerpel is a senior editor with Engineered Systems and The ACHR NEWS as well as editor-in-chief of Today’s Boiler. He is committed to delivering practical, insightful information in an accessible, engaging way. Herb joined BNP Media in 2011. Before joining BNP Media, he worked as a reporter with the Advance Newspapers, a subsidiary of MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. He holds a bachelor’s degree in news editorial journalism from Central Michigan University and boasts 16-plus years of professional journalism experience. Contact him at 248-786-1583 or woerpelh@bnpmedia.com.