Ahmad Habibian Receives ASCE Stephen D. Bechtel Pipeline Engineering Award

RESTON, Va.— Dr. Ahmad Habibian was recently honored with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Stephen D. Bechtel Pipeline Engineering Award for his outstanding achieve­ments in the engineering profession. This award recognizes a member of the ASCE who has made a significant contri­bu­tion to the advancement of pipeline engineering in research, planning, design or construc­tion.

Dr. Habibian currently serves as CDM Smith vice president and global practice leader for water conveyance. He specializes in infra­struc­ture management, pipeline assessment and reha­bil­i­ta­tion, and trenchless technology.

He is the editor-in-chief of the ASCE Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering & Practice, founding chair of the ASCE’s Technical Committee for Trenchless Instal­la­tion of Pipelines (TIPS), and founding chair of the Underground Pipelines Asset Management Committee (UPAM). Dr. Habibian has also served in leadership positions at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and was a trustee of the AWWA Distri­b­u­tion and Plant Operations & Maintenance Division from 2009-2015.

“It is indeed a great honor to receive this prestigious award. My thanks go to all the great profes­sion­als I have worked with and learned from over the years,” said Dr. Habibian.

“Ahmad is an effective leader dedicated to enhancing the practice of pipeline engineering,” said Dr. Sri Rajah, CDM Smith principal and discipline leader for seismic analysis and design. "He has made a lasting impact on the pipeline engineering community and continues to provide exemplary service to the pipeline profession while preparing the next generation of engineers to advance the profession and take the helm of leadership.”

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a leading provider of technical and profes­sional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an author­i­ta­tive source for codes and standards that protect the public. It stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, trans­porta­tion, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construc­tion firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.