Jerry Reed, P.E.

Jerry Reed, P.E. leads the California Program Management Practice in the West and is focused on helping clients deliver capital improvement programs with a specialty in large infrastructure inclusive of dams, large diameter pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities. He has more than 33 years of diverse experience in program management, planning, designing, and overseeing construction for water resource projects.

Jerry recently retired from the San Diego County Water Authority after a 26-year career. During his time there, he led several major projects that contributed to a safe and reliable supply of water for the San Diego region. This included construction oversight of the Olivenhain Dam and San Vicente Dam Raise, as well as the Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant. For the past 6 years Jerry led the San Diego County Water Authority’s Engineering Department where he was responsible for oversight of the design, construction, and program management of their large and complex capital improvement program.

Jerry is well known in the industry as a collaborative leader. He has worked with several regional agencies and professional organizations to share and develop best management practices for delivering large capital improvement programs. He also co-authored several papers with organizations such as United States Society on Dams, Association of Dam Safety Officials, American Water Works Association, and American Society of Civil Engineers.