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Kim Pierson Named Among Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 40 Under 40 List

Asset management and MEP professional selected for her commitment to the industry and her community.

Kim Pierson

Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Kim Pierson, PE, PMP, LEED Green Associate, has been named among this year’s Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s list of 40 Under 40 winners. Pierson was selected out of more than 100 nominees for her contributions to the engineering industry and her community.

Pierson is an assistant project manager in the firm’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) group, and works as part of the asset management team. She is based in the firm’s Raleigh, North Carolina, office and has eight years of experience. Pierson is an interdisciplinary engineer with a background in new projects and renovations of all sizes and functionality. Her experience includes MEP designs for building systems, construction administration, and technology management.

“I have been passionate about the world of engineering for as long as I can remember, and I’m honored to receive this recognition,” says Pierson. “The built environment is critical to our infrastructure, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to be involved in such an industry.”

Pierson earned a master’s degree in civil engineering (2012) and a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering (2011) from Kansas State University. She is a long-time member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), where she has held various leadership positions and presented at conferences nationwide. Earlier this year, Pierson was presented with ASHRAE’s Distinguished Service Award.

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