June Newsletter – International Women in Engineering Day and Award-Winning Projects & People
June 30, 2025
Paving the Way on International Women in Engineering Day
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, we sat down with one of our transportation staff engineers, Addie, to learn more about her efforts to transform sidewalks across the capital city of Providence, Rhode Island. Through her leadership on this major ADA compliance project, Addie is helping to improve accessibility for thousands of residents while also navigating a career in a traditionally male-dominated field. We wanted to hear more about the challenges and triumphs of the project – and her personal journey as a woman in engineering.
City Pier Project Wins Brownfields Remediation Project of the Year
The City Pier redevelopment project in Fall River has been recognized as Brownfields Remediation Project of the Year, and BETA is honored to have played a key role in this achievement. The project transformed a long-neglected industrial site into a safe, revitalized waterfront destination. By addressing legacy contamination and incorporating sustainable design practices, our team helped pave the way for future development and community use. This award celebrates the power of collaborative engineering in turning environmental challenges into opportunities for renewal and growth.
BETA Honored for Stormwater Solutions in Warwick
BETA is excited to share that we’ve received the ACEC-RI 2025 Engineering Excellence Award for our innovative stormwater improvements in Warwick, Rhode Island. Our team designed and implemented a series of sustainable stormwater management strategies that not only address chronic flooding concerns but also improve water quality and support long-term environmental resilience. This award reflects our passion for creating infrastructure solutions that protect and enhance the communities we serve, blending engineering ingenuity with environmental stewardship.
Tony Garro Honored with NEAPWA Distinguished Service Award
We’re proud to share that Tony Garro, Senior Vice President at BETA, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the New England Chapter of the American Public Works Association—the Chapter’s highest and most selective honor.
Recognized for over 20 years of exceptional service, Tony’s leadership has left a lasting impact on the Chapter and the public works profession. From guiding the Chapter through the challenges of COVID-19 as President, to pioneering data-driven membership growth, to contributing to countless national award-winning initiatives, Tony exemplifies dedication and excellence.
Join us in celebrating Tony’s well-deserved achievement!
Welcome to the Team!
Hannah Davis rejoins the BETA team as a staff scientist in our environmental group. Hannah recently graduated from UMass Amherst with her master’s degree, but she already has previous engineering experience, including her internship with BETA’s environmental group, and MassDER, which supervised her honors thesis on hydrogeologic restoration of golf courses to wetlands.
Justin Perez joins the team as a resident observer in our construction group. Based in our Hartford office, Justin brings useful construction materials testing experience to BETA, including conducting on-site testing of construction materials, such as soil density, concrete, asphalt, and masonry testing, and preparing detailed reports documenting his findings.
Cameron Ferreira, EIT, has joined BETA as a staff engineer in our transportation/highway group. Based in our Norwood office, Cam recently graduated from UMass Dartmouth with his master’s degree, but already brings valuable engineering experience from a previous position where he helped realign major roadways in North Kingstown, RI, and reviewed and approved the drainage structures on RIDOT’s I-95 Viaduct Reconstruction project through the heart of Providence.
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BETA will challenge you with interesting work and offers the potential for growth and advancement. We are currently looking for talented staff across many of our disciplines in offices throughout New England. Browse our current job openings.
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