Francis Mahaney, P.E.

Senior Engineer, WSP USA Inc.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
State University of New York at Buffalo

Francis has over five years of experience as a project engineer and lead inspector for transportation and civil/site engineering projects. He has expertise in site layout and grading, storm and sanitary sewer systems, highway design, and construction support services. His construction management and inspection expertise includes research, collaboration, cost estimating, code review, submittals, RFIs , and punch lists. He is proficient with MicroStation/InRoads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MURK reporting, and is familiar with MS Project and Synchro. He is skilled in the development of project design plans, specifications, permits, and reports.

From Legos as a child and high school service projects to $4 million road reconstruction and $100 million healthcare projects, Francis has always had a passion for building & improving his community and the lives of others. He continues to foster a culture of learning, improvement and life balance in all that he does.

Francis plays an active role in his community through numerous non-profit organizations. He is currently the Treasurer of the UB Engineering Alumni Association, member of the Young Alumni Leadership Council at UB, and was a member of the Young Alumni Board for UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Francis took his passion and involvement in the ASCE Student Chapter at the University at Buffalo (UB) to the professional section. In February 2018, he organized the Multi-Region Leadership Conference for ASCE as part of the Eastern Region Younger Member Council, which brought over 400 engineering and industry professionals to downtown Buffalo for leadership training and networking. Through his involvement with both UB and ASCE, he has been able to provide mentoring and training to both students and peers in a variety of manners. ASCE has acted as a bridge to connecting with colleagues, clients and lifelong friends.

Francis has a passion for promoting healthy/sustainable eating and living. His hobbies include working out (CrossFit currently), martial arts, and extreme/adventure sports such as skiing, hiking, climbing, rafting, bungee jumping, skydiving (still looking to achieve this one). He hopes to bring the same viracity and vivaciousness to his work as he does to these hobbies and achieve a high level of competence in all categories.