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Haussler Recognized with Young Engineer of the Year AwardPosted: Feb 27, 2025
In addition to supervising students at DOTSC, Haussler also is supervisor of the Student Design Center (SDC) at the University of North Dakota. SDC is part of the Transportation Technology Research Initiative (TTRI) there. UGPTI and TTRI work in partnership with the NDDOT to help students understand the NDDOT project development process and learn to apply engineering principles of highway design to NDDOT projects. Haussler is a registered professional engineer in North Dakota and is a project manager with 13 years of experience. Originally from Rutland in Sargent County, ND, Haussler earned his B.S. degree in civil engineering from NDSU and expects to complete an M.S. degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University later this year. Haussler has worked in consulting, government, and academia on projects in North Dakota, Minnesota and Montana, serving in many roles including project management, roadway design, public engagement, consultant support, survey crews, highway and bridge construction, and administration of levee and lift station projects. Haussler has instructed courses in civil engineering at NDSU as an adjunct faculty member since 2020. Projects he has been involved in were recognized in 2015, 2016, and 2020 regionally by Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and nationally by America’s Transportation Awards for positive impacts on quality of life and community development. He was recognized in 2020 by NDSU Track & Field for his contributions to student athletes. In 2022, the NDSU College of Engineering’s Student Ambassadors recognized him during Engineer’s week. In 2023, Haussler coordinated North Dakota’s largest transportation conference with the NDSU-UGPTI and NDDOT. Haussler has been a member of NDSPE since 2014 and uses his passion to encourage younger minds to consider STEM careers through outreach programs. He also is involved with UGPTI’s Transportation Engineering Scholarships and NDSU’s Industry Connections mentorship program. |
Brady Haussler, North Dakota Department of Transportation engineer and supervisor of UGPTI’s Department of Transportation Support Center (DOTSC) recently received the Young Engineer of the Year Award from Chapter 4 of the N.D. Society of Professional Engineers (NDSPE). Chapter 4 includes professional engineers from southeastern North Dakota, including the Fargo-Moorhead area. The award recognizes an outstanding engineer for educational and engineering achievements & professional, technical, civic and humanitarian activities.