Beverly W. Withiam , P.E.

Beverly has been a faculty member in the Engineering Technology Division of UPJ since September, 1982. 

Currently she is the Interim Director of Engineering Technology.   

Industrial Experience:

Facilities Engineer for Abex Corporation in Hollsopple, PA from 1979 to 1982

• Selected to be an engineer at a new railroad wheel facility. Took part in a training program in Calera, AL that included all parts of plant operation.
• Worked with designers and contractors following the construction progress of the new railroad wheel facility.
• Worked with PA Department of Environmental Resources and USEPA personnel during the start-up and testing of necessary equipment. Involved with all water, air quality and solid waste matters at the facility once it was operational.
• Became a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator to operate on-site treatment plant.

Power Engineer for Allegheny Power Service Corporation in Greensburg, PA from 1976 to 1979

• Followed the work of a consultant during the design of fly ash areas at power stations. Conducted site inspections, approved plans and discussed projects with West Virginia Department of Natural Resources.
• Worked on the implementation of coal samplers at various power stations. Worked on the start-up of a new power station for approximately 6 months following equipment installation and testing.

Degrees Held:
     Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA - 1989
     Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 
           Johnstown, PA - 1976

Professional Memberships
     American Society of Civil Engineers
     Educational Activities Committee (Ed AC)

•      Ed AC contact/representative to the national Committee on Technology
             Curricula and Accreditation
•      CET program Evaluator for ASCE for TAC/ABET (1993 - present)
•      Advisor to UPJ ASCE Club (more than 10 years)
•      Member of Environmental and Water Resources Institute
•      1999 ASCE Pittsburgh Section Outstanding Professor of the Year
•      1999 Zone I Faculty Advisor of the Year
•      ASCE Alternate to the ABET Board of Directors
•      Government Affairs Committee

     American Water Works Association
     Water Environment Federation
     National and Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
     Johnstown Chapter, PSPE

•      Past President
•      Board Member
•      MATHCOUNTS Coordinator
•      1995 Engineer of the Year
•      1999 Distinguished Service Award

     American Society for Engineering Education, Campus Representative
     Licensed water and wastewater treatment plant operator in PA