Heather Guillen, PE, ENV SP
Houston, Texas, United States
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About
Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in diversified aspects of civil engineering…
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The 2024 TFMA Technical Summit in Dallas this week was a huge success! Not only was it the largest attended TFMA Conference, it also included 7…
The 2024 TFMA Technical Summit in Dallas this week was a huge success! Not only was it the largest attended TFMA Conference, it also included 7…
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We are very proud to have been a part of this award winning project along with our partners at Walter P Moore. Congratulations to Gensler and the…
We are very proud to have been a part of this award winning project along with our partners at Walter P Moore. Congratulations to Gensler and the…
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Plan, elevation, and section views of my new Freese and Nichols 130th anniversary sneaks!
Plan, elevation, and section views of my new Freese and Nichols 130th anniversary sneaks!
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Experience
Education
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University of Alabama
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Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society, Chi Epsilon - Civil Engineering Honor Society
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Vice Chair for Parks, Art, Recreation, Culture, and Streetscapes (PARCS) Board
City of Sugar Land
- Present 9 years 11 months
The board’s duties are to provide input, feedback and advice on projects and programs to enrich the visual and aesthetic environment of the City and to advise on other matters relating to long-term goals and objectives for parks, recreation and cultural activities, streetscape and urban forestry programs, as requested by the City Council or referred to the board by the city manager.
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Vice President for Educational Affairs
ASCE - Texas Section
- 1 year
Science and Technology
Promote and coordinate the transformation of future civil engineers, engineering students, and young
engineers into professionals within the Texas Section. Oversee strategic programing and projects that
support Student Chapters, Faculty Advisors, Practitioner Advisors, and Younger Members and increase
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Vice President for Educational Affairs - Elect
ASCE - Texas Section
- 1 year 1 month
Science and Technology
Promote and coordinate the transformation of future civil engineers, engineering students, and young
engineers into professionals within the Texas Section. Oversee strategic programing and projects that
support Student Chapters, Faculty Advisors, Practitioner Advisors, and Younger Members and increase
careerlong engagement with the Texas Section and the Society. -
ASCE Texas Section Student Activites Committee Chair
American Society of Civil Engineers
- 3 years 8 months
Lead and encourage participation of students in ASCE activities to prepare them for future leadership roles. To provide support and assistance in the planning of the annual ASCE Texas Student Symposium which is intended to be a student-centered experience, with ASCE Texas Section-related activities to provide information and to discuss advancement from student to professional engineer and related issues, by participation in networking, leadership development and soft skill training…
Lead and encourage participation of students in ASCE activities to prepare them for future leadership roles. To provide support and assistance in the planning of the annual ASCE Texas Student Symposium which is intended to be a student-centered experience, with ASCE Texas Section-related activities to provide information and to discuss advancement from student to professional engineer and related issues, by participation in networking, leadership development and soft skill training opportunities.
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City/HOA Maintenance Responsibilities Citizen Task Force Member and Vice Chair
City of Sugar Land
- 2 years 3 months
The City of Sugar Land along with other organizations are responsible for providing services to residents. In an effort to maintain the “Sugar Land Way,” this project aims to define and clarify responsibilities of the city and the different organizations involved in order to continue to provide a high level of services to residents.
These services include the maintenance of the right-of-way, streets, trees, irrigation, street lighting, aging infrastructure and facilities, and constantly…The City of Sugar Land along with other organizations are responsible for providing services to residents. In an effort to maintain the “Sugar Land Way,” this project aims to define and clarify responsibilities of the city and the different organizations involved in order to continue to provide a high level of services to residents.
These services include the maintenance of the right-of-way, streets, trees, irrigation, street lighting, aging infrastructure and facilities, and constantly improving the appearance of the community - all while maintaining a focus on the value for resident's tax dollars.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in community dialogue and education process regarding City/HOA maintenance concerns and to attend public roundtable discussions.
Help identify any gaps in service relating to public infrastructure.
Review current policies and provide input and direction on policy and ordinance changes.
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Houston Branch Vice President Administration
American Society of Civil Engineers
- 1 year
The primary responsibility of the Vice President Administration is to oversee the preparations for and execution of Branch meetings, including meeting hosts and sponsorships.
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Houston Branch Treasurer
American Society of Civil Engineers
- 2 years
To serve as the chief financial adviser for the Branch and oversee the annual budget, Branch investments, reserve funds, operating funds, and provide long-term financial planning. The Treasurer position is established as a two-year term.
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Sugar Land 101 Alumni
City of Sugar Land
- 4 months
Class participants learn about the city of Sugar Land and the function of its government.
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Houston Branch Secretary
American Society of Civil Engineers
- 1 year
Prepare meeting agendas/minutes for board meetings and carry out other ASCE-related business as requested by the Branch President.
Projects
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Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
- Present
$84M Entertainment Venue consisting of 200,000 SF and a seating capacity of 6200 located on a 21 acre site in Sugar Land, Texas.
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Midtown Park
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$48M 3-acre park (including entertainment venue, water features and children’s play area) with 360 space underground parking garage located in Houston, Texas. Landmark project created to become a pedestrian-friendly area within an urban environment. Opened in time for SuperBowl LI in Feb 2017.
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George R. Brown Convention Center and Avenida De Las Americas Renovation
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$175M redevelopment project including 97,000-sf, park-facing pedestrian plaza and 650,000 SF additional exhibit halls and meeting space at the GRBCC in central business district of Houston, Texas.
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River Oaks District
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14-acre Mixed-Use Development comprised of 252,000 SF of retail (restaurants, café, cinema, shopping), 92,000 SF of office space, 279 residential units, & 495,000 SF 6-Level Parking Garage. Construction Cost: $178M
Honors & Awards
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2021 ASCE Texas Section Professional Service to Students Award
ASCE Texas Section
The Texas Section Award for Professional Service to Students is conferred on a subscribing member of the Texas Section for meritorious service to Student Chapters or Clubs through the Texas Section or through one or more of the Section's Branches upon recommendations of the Honors Committee.
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2016 Rising Stars in Civil + Structural Engineering
Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine
The Rising Stars in Civil Engineering and Rising Stars in Structural Engineering recognizes 25 professionals, 40 years old or younger working in the United States, who have shown exceptional technical capability, leadership ability, effective teaching or research, or public service benefiting the civil engineering profession, their employers, project owners, and society.
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ENR: Top 20 Under 40
ENR: Engineering News Record
ENR Texas & Louisiana’s 2016 class of Top 20 Under 40 winners have been chosen, and deemed the best-of-the-best young construction professionals by an independent panel of judges.
Firms from across the region submitted 60 entries into this year’s contest—from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas—which required the judges to be highly selective in choosing our winners.
Organizations
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TSPE PE Leadership Institute (PELI)
Member of Class 06
- PresentTSPE PELI: Helping shape the future of the engineering profession in Texas
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Leadership Houston
Alumni of Class XXXIII "Best Class Ever"
- PresentLeadership Houston Class XXXIII and S.H.A.P.E. Community Center have partnered together to revitalize the community center that has served children and families in 3rd Ward for 45 years by renovating the center's library and computer lab. https://youtu.be/8pJTQ754zXM
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ASCE
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