2008-11-05 15:59:29 - From Nuclear Submarines to Environmental Program Initiatives, Sousa Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience to East Brunswick Firm

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Whitman, New Jersey's leading environmental, engineering and management firm, has announced that Bryan Sousa, P.E. has joined the company as a senior engineer. Sousa will assist in environmental due diligence and remedial projects.

Sousa has more than 25 years of engineering experience in a variety of environmental engineering capacities. Most recently, Sousa worked as an independent

environmental and regulatory affairs consultant, performing technical, administrative and engineering reviews for clients pursuing legal action.

Previous to his consulting work, Sousa worked for the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for more than 17 years as an ombudsman and strategic planner for the Commissioner's Office and also as an environmental program supervisor for the Water Management Bureau.

'Bryan brings many years of experience as an environmental engineer and also as an industry expert in the field of remediation, a growing area of our business,' said Barry Skoultchi, president of Whitman. 'Bryan has the experience and industry knowledge to lead projects towards successful completion and his dedication and in-depth knowledge of the regulatory sector will be a significant benefit to our clients and our internal staff.'

Sousa is a graduate of University of Connecticut, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Upon graduating, Sousa served as project engineer for Trident/S8G Nuclear Project, where he assisted in engineering services related to the design and construction of nuclear submarines. He is a licensed professional engineer and additionally earned an Advanced Management certification. He is currently a member of APICS, the Association for Operations Management and Process Improvement.

'I am very excited to be a part of a company that is so dedicated to the environmental engineering field and to incorporating those principles into larger projects,' Sousa said. 'Whitman is well known and highly respected in the industry, and I am thrilled to be a part of this stellar organization. Whitman's professionals are committed to excellence and the highest standards of integrity and I am looking forward to joining such a reputable firm.'






Whitman
Whitman is New Jersey's leading environmental, engineering and management firm, offering expertise in brownfield redevelopment, civil and geotechnical engineering, site assessment, remediation cost recovery, groundwater contamination and recovery, indoor air quality solutions, industrial hygiene and innovative remediation technologies. Since its founding in 1985, the East Brunswick based company has performed over 2,500 site assessments, remedial investigations and remediation designs for all types of development and redevelopment projects, including commercial, retail and residential properties in more than 12 states. Whitman has secured over $30 million in state and federal reimbursements for environmental work for their clients.

In 2007, Whitman acquired Brownworth Engineering, a mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm located in Piscataway, N.J. The acquisition has created one of the largest full-service firms in the state, providing expertise in all areas of environmental and engineering services.

For more information on Whitman please call 732-390-5858 or visit www.whitmanco.com.

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