Committed to Superior Solutions: Annina Hogan 鈥�13 MSChE, PE, RA, LEED AP, Partner, Remington & Vernick Engineers
Annina Hogan 鈥�13 MSChE
On family history: As the youngest of nine children raised in Southwest Philadelphia by a single mom and even more so older brothers and sisters, I learned the meaning of hard work at an early age. Being the baby in a big family gave me a really strong work ethic; I had to work for everything.
Education: A bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemical engineering from UCLA, followed by a 棉花糖直播 master鈥檚 degree in chemical engineering and a certificate in sustainable engineering. I also have my Professional Engineer鈥檚 license, became a Certified Municipal Engineer, pursued my architect license, and received LEED庐 (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) accreditation.
Career milestones: I began my career with Texaco in the oil industry. That job led to a position with Remington & Vernick Engineers, a full-service engineering consulting firm in New Jersey. On January 1, 2017, I was named the first female partner of the firm.
Reflecting on her career: Some of my most challenging work was also the most rewarding. During a school construction project that required a level of project management that was new to my firm, I took on the challenge and learned to make quick, informed decisions while finding the most efficient solutions to keep the project on track. At the end of the 10-week deadline, I was able to watch students walk into their newly renovated school, and it felt great! My client even wrote a letter to my boss saying that the project would have failed without me. That experience taught me about myself and prepared me for future opportunities.
Inspiring the next generation: I like to share my passion with young, aspiring engineers. I teach seminars at local high schools, speak to the Engineering Girls鈥� Club and invite young women to shadow me on the job. I believe it鈥檚 important to demonstrate that it鈥檚 not all just math equations and science. It鈥檚 about running projects, interacting with clients, and learning in the field; you鈥檙e always seeking the best solution to a problem. It鈥檚 hard and rigorous work, but if that鈥檚 what you love, then it鈥檚 worth it!