Robert J. (Joe) Burns, PE, has joined EBA Engineering, Inc. (EBA) as operations manager of the firm’s water systems engineering practice. In this challenging role, he will oversee the department’s daily operations, as well as manage client relations and business development activities. He is based in Laurel, Maryland.

“Joe combines decades of experience in utility design and management for the local water and wastewater industry with technical prowess, project success, and a sincere commitment to his clients and teammates. We are delighted to welcome him to the EBA family,” said EBA President and CEO Rizwan Siddiqi, PE.

Burns brings more than 40 years of experience in water systems engineering and land development to his new role with EBA. In addition to his extensive project management experience for public and private clients, he specializes in design for stormwater management, storm drains, new and rehabilitated/relocated water and sewer mains, utility vaults, pumping stations, and treatment facility upgrades.

He earned both bachelor of science in engineering and master of environmental engineering degrees from The Johns Hopkins University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and he holds certifications in erosion and sediment control and the NASSCO pipeline assessment and certification program (PACP).

Burns can be reached at 240.547.1136 or at joe.burns@ebaengineering.com.

About EBA Engineering, Inc.

EBA began in 1981 as a small civil engineering company committed to providing exceptional, client-centered services and delivering results.

In its 35 years in business, EBA has grown to 250 employees in five offices, providing a wide range of engineering services to public, quasi-public, and private clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, but its focus on excellence remains unchanged. EBA is listed among Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms for 2016.

EBA’s professional services include civil/site, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, water resources, and water systems engineering; construction management and inspection; asset management; surveying and mapping; materials testing; and geospatial technologies.

For more information about EBA, visit www.ebaengineering.com.