
Brian Hight
@brianhight
Licensed civil engineer (MI/WI/MD) focused on the intersection of engineering and institutional decision making.
What I'm looking for
At the City of Lansing, I manage the Wet Weather Control Program, which included $27.7 million in construction work during 2025 across four sections of the city. I also supervise environmental projects and review engineering site plans.
At WBK Engineering, LLC, I was lead writer and subject matter expert for the civil engineering section of the BIE School Facility Handbook, its first revision since 2007. I also managed plans for a VA outpatient facility and civil engineering documents for US Army Corps of Engineer Design-Build projects at Fort Bliss.
At the Michigan Department of Transportation, I was the business owner and lead civil engineer for the Transportation Asset Management System. I worked with colleagues to integrate bridge and signal data into VUEWorks and provided training for regional and local staff.
My work has also included infrastructure assessments for the Wisconsin National Guard, sewer and stormwater asset management for Southwest Michigan communities, and 3D model-based delivery for MDOT highway projects. I’m a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Maryland, and I’m open to conversations about infrastructure asset management and federal facility programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant City Engineer - Environmental
City of Lansing, Michigan
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Supervisor of environmental projects within the City of Lansing, including the City's CSO program, landfill management sites, and MS4 compliance. Managing the Wet Weather Control Program, which included $27.7 million in construction work during 2025 with multi-year projects in four sections of the City of Lansing.
Engineering site plan reviewer, including stormwater management and site layout
Engineering Project Manager
WBK Engineering, LLC
Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Lead writer and subject matter expert on the Civil Engineering section of the BIE School Facility Handbook, a bureau-wide guidance document revised for the first time since 2007. This project involved federal stakeholders, multiple design firms and input from tribal community leaders.
Managed development of site development plans for a 19,000-sf VA outpatient facility in Zanesville Ohio, with con
Engineer Manager - Facilities Services - Transportation Systems Maintenance and
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)
Engineer Manager of the Facilities Unit of the Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Bureau of MDOT, managing engineers, technicians, project managers, and a building trades superintendent. Established project assignment and management framework to improve statewide customer service and project coverage across MDOT's seven regions and implemented senior management directives to
Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) Engineer
Sep 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Business owner and lead civil engineer for usage and implementation of the Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Providing technical support for work order implementations and piloting asset management plans for pump stations using the VUEWorks software platform. Collaborated with programmers and IT managers at the Department of Technology,
Licensed Civil Engineer Specialist 3D Model Review and Digital Delivery
Apr 2017 - Aug 2022 (5 years 4 months)
Engineer overseeing review and publication of statewide 3D highway model data and Reference Information Documents (RID) for Michigan DOT projects from internal staff and consultants. Developed and implemented model-based project delivery methods within the Department, including staff and staff and consultant collaboration through Bentley OpenRoads and OpenBridge 3D modeling software. Managed co
Project Manager
Wightman & Associates, Inc.
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Provided engineering analysis and project management for the performance of Storm Water, Asset Management, and Waste Water (SAW) Grant activities for communities in Southwest Michigan. Work included managing televised footage and GIS data of sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer structures, developing Capital Improvement Plan projects based on an inventory of current asset conditions, criticality ana
Installation Status Report Manager (Program Manager: Wisconsin Dept. of Military
State of Wisconsin
Aug 2011 - Mar 2016 (4 years 7 months)
I was the civilian manager of the Installation Status Report (ISR-I ISR-MC, ISR-S) program for the State of Wisconsin National Guard. I conducted and supervised facility evaluations of mission capability and building quality for over 75 National Guard installations within Wisconsin with a combined facility replacement value of over $500 million.
I supervised and analyzed quarterly and performance
Analyzed financial and property documents for underwriting decisions on loss mitigation and home mortgage properties, including determining eligibility for Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and Chase Loan Modification Programs. Developed an interest in financial operations and worked with a diverse team of peers to meet and exceed productivity and quality targets while working on a progr
Project Manager - Short-Term
Roadview, Inc.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2010 (0 months)
Project manager overseeing road collection survey teams and data processing teams developing highway feature inventories and Photolog projects for state Departments of Transportation. I reviewed and approved travel schedules, project collection timelines, and employee expenses.
Data included digital photography and GPS information, including coordinate data and elevation. End-user capabilities
Project Engineer
Applied Technologies Incorporated
Mar 2005 - Sep 2009 (4 years 6 months)
Performed Village Engineer functions for Big Bend, Wisconsin. Duties included advising Village Plan Commission, reviewing plats, plans, specifications, and construction of subdivisions,
storm sewer modeling using SLAMM software, development of storm water discharge ordinances, and preparing compliance reports for the Village’s municipal discharge permit.
Designed three annual road reconstructio
Civil Engineering EIT
Hayter Engineering, Inc.
Jul 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 4 months)
I reviewed construction submittals and designed orbital system upgrades for the waste water treatment facility in Winnsboro, Texas, teaming with CAD specialists and engineering equipment suppliers, including hydraulic gate manufacturers.
I designed plans and specifications and developed cost estimates for a project in De Kalb, Texas and a 4,200-foot water line replacement project in Deport, Texas
Substitute Teacher
Plano Independent School District
Jan 2002 - Jun 2003 (1 year 5 months)
Substitute teacher of multiple subjects in the sciences and humanities in Grades 6-12. Instructed students on individual assignments and group projects, which improved my effectiveness at presenting technical information and teaching computer data systems to co-workers and staff members in subsequent jobs. This position allowed me the opportunity to work with diverse student populations, both by s
Substitute Teacher
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Nov 2001 - Jun 2003 (1 year 7 months)
Substitute teacher of multiple subjects in the sciences and humanities in Grades 6-12. Managed students in diverse subjects and with diverse skill levels.
Successfully managed new situations and students on a weekly and daily basis, drawing upon completion and time management standards from the construction profession and combining STEM education and training with liberal arts knowledge to teach
Civil Engineer/Technician
Applied Geographic Technologies
Jan 2002 - Jan 2002 (0 months)
Developed and modified hydraulic water modeling systems using InfoWorks™ software to analyze municipal sewer and storm water drainage capacities. Additional duties included
establishing GIS databases of primary water users using ArcView software, and assisting with the creation and editing of engineering services proposals.
This was a temporary position to complete critical client backlog work in
Project Engineer
WorldCom
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year)
Scheduled project completion dates and coordinated over 40 lightwave fiber optic repeater site expansion projects ranging in cost from $40,000 to $200,000 across the western United States from Texas to California as part of a nationwide capacity expansion project, with many projects requiring condensed completion schedules to meet critical network capacity needs.
Developed project-specific propos
Job Engineer
Lane Construction
Jun 1999 - May 2000 (11 months)
Managed quantity records for a $20 million, 3-mile light rail expansion contract with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) that included multiple overhead bridge crossings, retaining walls, and a
Park and Ride passenger station facility.
Coordinated material procurement, delivery, and invoicing for materials. Worked in conjunction with the project engineer and superintendent to produce quantity recor
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Construction Stormwater Operator
Mar 2025 · Expires Jul 2030
State of Maryland
Professional Civil Engineer
Jun 2025
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Stormwater Management Operator - Industrial Site
Feb 2025 · Expires Jul 2030
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Storm Erosion and Construction Stormwater (SESC)
Mar 2025 · Expires Jul 2030
NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies)
PACP (Pipeline Assessment Certification Program), MACP (Manhole Assesment Certification Program), LA
Feb 2017 · Expired Feb 2020
State of Michigan
Professional Engineer
Apr 2016 · Expires Apr 2027
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Continuing Education
Six Sigma:Total Quality Applications
Oct 2014
University of Virginia
B.S., Civil Engineering
1995 - 1999
Thesis project on heavy truck impact on traffic flows along the US 29 corridor in Charlottesville, Virginia involved traffic counts and CORSIM analysis.
Coursework included multiple classes on transporation engineering and design and economics.
State of Wisconsin
Professional Engineer
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