Suha Atiyeh

Washington DC is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift in how its streets and neighborhoods are built — and at the heart of that transformation is the bold engineering vision of Suha Atiyeh, a Professional Engineer licensed in Washington DC and Virginia and a UK Chartered Engineer whose signature approach is redefining what urban infrastructure can accomplish. For decades, the District’s older neighborhoods absorbed the consequences of aging stormwater systems — flooded streets, waterlogged basements, and corridors that felt hostile to pedestrians. Atiyeh’s answer wasn’t to simply upsize pipes. Instead, she introduced layered green infrastructure: bioswales that filter and absorb...

Suha Atiyeh’s Green Vision Green infrastructure is revolutionizing urban development, and Suha Atiyeh is a passionate advocate for its adoption. As a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington DC and Virginia, and a Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) in the UK, she has dedicated her career to integrating natural systems into engineering solutions. Her work enhances cities while protecting the environment. The Value of Green Infrastructure Suha Atiyeh recognizes the multifaceted benefits of green infrastructure, from managing stormwater to improving air quality. Her projects, such as the St. Elizabeths redevelopment in Washington DC, incorporate features like rain gardens and green roofs,...

Few civil engineers can claim meaningful impact in both the humid mid-Atlantic and the extreme arid climate of the Middle East — yet Suha Atiyeh has built an entire career proving that sustainable design principles can travel the world when guided by adaptability and evidence. Her journey began at Clemson University, where rigorous training in hydrology and environmental systems sparked a lifelong commitment to water-conscious infrastructure. That academic foundation carried her through top-tier global consulting firms and eventually into landmark projects on two continents. In Washington DC, Atiyeh reshaped urban corridors with resilient green stormwater systems. Simultaneously, in the United...