WATERTOWN, MA — Jill Baumbach, PE, was awarded the Young Professional Engineer Award for 2021 from the American Council of Engineering Companies. The Young Professional Award recognizes the accomplishments of young professionals who contribute to the engineering profession, with a resulting impact on society.

Baumbach joined VHB upon graduating from Bucknell University seven years ago. Working within the Water Resources and Environmental department, she quickly made an impact with her peers and the communities she served, leading Baumbach to pursue her Professional Engineer certification.

Baumbach's understanding of complex engineering designs is evident in her project work, recently creating a two-dimensional bridge hydraulic and floodplain analysis for the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans).

Emerging as a natural leader, Baumbach created the Emerging Professionals Group at VHB to help mentor, network, and provide career guidance to young professionals. The group provides a place where junior staff can gain insight about the ACEC industry, company resources, and share their own experiences. The group has opened new lines of communication for employees across VHB.

“Through my work at VHB and in the community, my goal is to provide strong leadership, exercise sound engineering practices, all while promoting a more sustainable future," Baumbach said.