From Clemson to Masdar City: A Global Career in Sustainable Engineering
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...