INNOVATING TOGETHER: R&R ENGINEERS SHARE THEIR MOST INSPIRING PROJECTS

Feb 19

At R&R, we take great pride in the engineers who bring our projects to life. National Engineers Week is the perfect time to recognize the talent, dedication, and innovation that define our team. From overcoming complex design challenges to transforming communities, each engineer plays a vital role in shaping the built environment. To showcase their contributions, we asked our team members to share their favorite projects—ones that pushed their skills, fostered collaboration, and left a lasting impact.

Lynn O’Grady, Project Manager

Project Name: 1901 Chestnut Place
Project Client: Focus Corporation
Project Location: Denver, CO
Project Description: An apartment building near Coors Field requiring significant coordination between landscape and building architects.
Why it’s your favorite project: The creative and supportive design team made the process enjoyable, keeping each other motivated through challenges.

Jenny Marks, Design Engineer

Project Name: Spaly Residence
Project Client: DJA Architects
Project Location: Aspen Highlands, Aspen, CO
Project Description: A residential project on a steeply graded lot (2:1 slopes covering over 70% of the site), requiring careful grading and runoff management while maintaining aesthetics.
Why it’s your favorite project: The complex problem-solving aspect and working with a great client and contractor made this project rewarding.

Carlos Barrientos, Design Engineer

Project Name: 35th & Brighton
Project Client: McCaffrey Interests, Inc
Project Location: 1765 35th Street, Denver, CO
Project Description: A 16-story mixed-use residential building with retail space on the first floor and internal parking.
Why it’s your favorite project: It was the first project Carlos worked on at R&R, allowing him to contribute from the early phases through redesign to near approval.

Jenna Perdue, Design Engineer

Project Name: Fountain Valley Salvation Army
Project Client: Fountain Valley Salvation Army Corps
Project Location: 208 Cunningham Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
Project Description: A project to design a new asphalt parking lot to meet county code requirements and address stormwater issues, allowing the Salvation Army to establish youth programs.
Why it’s your favorite project: What seemed like a simple project uncovered critical stormwater challenges, demonstrating the real-world impact of engineering.

Jordan Miller, Design Engineer

Project Name: Mobile Home Park Redesign
Project Location: 1006 W. Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO
Project Description: A redevelopment project transforming an outdated mobile home park into a modern community with 22 prefabricated homes.
Why it’s your favorite project: Designing the new trailer layout allowed for creative problem-solving while revitalizing a community space.

Jake Powell, Design Engineer

Project Name: Mayberry PUD 2
Project Location: El Paso County, CO
Project Description: A phase of a new community development integrating residential, recreational, and future commercial areas.
Why it’s your favorite project: Jake’s first major project at R&R, providing hands-on experience in refining plans and adhering to streetscape requirements.

Engineering a Brighter Future

Each of these projects highlights the dedication, creativity, and expertise of our engineers. Whether tackling complex site grading, navigating urban development challenges, or designing for community impact, our team brings a spirit of innovation to every project. This National Engineers Week, we celebrate their contributions and look forward to many more groundbreaking projects ahead!

Looking for a dedicated and diverse civil engineering team to partner with you on your next project? Let’s Chat or call us at (303) 753-6530 with questions on how we can best serve you and elevate your project.

Diana DeJonge