Kerrie Greenfelder Appointed President-Elect for Society of Women Engineers

• Kerrie Greenfelder, PE will take the role of SWE president in July 2026
• She has also been appointed as the president-elect for Society of Women Engineers

Recently, Kerrie Greenfelder, PE has been appointed as Society of Women Engineers’ (SWE) president-elect. She will be undertaking the role of SWE president in July 2026.

She is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in water / wastewater treatment processing and landfill design and construction. Currently, she is the Past President of KSPE- Kansas Society of Professional Engineers which she joined in 2018 as Secretary. Besides, she is also serving as the Engineering Director, Water at Burns and McDonnell from 2015, obtaining various roles since then. Earlier in her career, she has also been a part of SWE as Director – FY22/23 for two years and Director – FY20/21 for over two years.

In addition, Kerrie is a chemical engineer, focused on critical infrastructure development. She brings specialities like Personnel and Team Management, Environmental Engineering, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Planning, Wastewater Conveyance, Water Reuse, Water Reclamation, Water Use Optimization, Water Supply, Water Treatment, Solid Waste and Environmental Services.

In a statement, she said, “Throughout my entire career as a professional engineer, I have made it my mission to inspire and empower others. I love what I do as an engineer, I love sharing my passion with those contemplating a career in engineering, and I love watching those who have jumped into the profession change the world. For 75 years, SWE has inspired me and women everywhere to excel in the field of engineering. I can’t wait to carry forward that mission.”

Furthermore, Burns & McDonnell CEO chair says Leslie M. Duke, PE stated, “Kerrie’s selection is a recognition of her enthusiastic and remarkable leadership, but also demonstrates the continued need to elevate and support women in our profession. In our company, women are not only entering the profession at a significantly faster rate, they are driving our business to reach new levels of success every day.”