03/01/2026
✨ Engineering Week—
From Experience to the Next Generation:
Chris Holmes, PE—
Graduate of Colorado State University – Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
Whitten Luker—
Graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin – Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
A Message from Senior Engineer Chris Holmes to Engineers Just Getting Started:
“Engineering will shape you long before you realize it. It teaches discipline, resilience, and responsibility. The details matter — but so does perspective. Learn the fundamentals well, ask questions often, and never stop improving your craft.
To young engineers like Whitten: work hard, strive for excellence, and focus on applying principles in practical ways. Confidence doesn’t come overnight — it’s built project by project. If you stay committed to learning and integrity, this absolutely can be you.”
Engineering is more than a career path — it’s a profession built on mentorship, growth, and passing knowledge forward.