Women continue to play a vital and growing role in engineering, bringing diverse perspectives and talent to a field that shapes the built world. As of 2024, women represent 15.4 percent of engineering occupations in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau), while nearly a quarter of Galloway’s engineering team are women, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering a more inclusive profession.
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), celebrated annually on June 23, recognizes the achievements and contributions of women engineers worldwide and highlights their essential role in creating a safer, more innovative future.
This year’s theme, Engineering Intelligence, recognizes the expertise, creativity, and judgment behind the systems, structures, and solutions we depend on every day. It celebrates the human skill, technical knowledge, leadership, and innovation that drive the engineering profession forward while recognizing the importance of developing the next generation of engineers. Women contribute to every part of this engineering intelligence through designing, safeguarding, leading, innovating, and helping shape the future.
To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we asked several of Galloway’s women engineers to share what being a woman in engineering means to them and how they see the Engineering Intelligence theme reflected in their own experiences.
Jessica Greenough, PE
Civil Technical Project Manager
Sr. Associate
Being a woman in engineering has meant navigating a constant balance. When I was younger I felt the need to prove my credibility while also being mindful of how I presented myself. Behaviors are often interpreted differently when they come from a man vs. a woman, so early on that felt like walking a tightrope. After more than a decade in this industry, I think my biggest strength is also one that often sets women apart. I lean heavily on empathy and intuition, especially in anticipating my clients’ needs.
Stacy Keiser, PE
Federal Program Manager
Sr. Associate
Although I don’t necessarily feel that being female and being an engineer is an issue for the majority of people I interact and work with (both internally and externally to clients), I think engineering in general has a connotation of being a highly technical subject, so being a licensed engineer is an accomplishment that I am very proud of because I did not let the challenging aspect of it deter me from pursuing it as a career and I feel it has and continues to be a very fulfilling one.
I feel some of the best and brightest engineers I work alongside with and attend industry events with, happen to be female, so it’s a testament that women have become prominent in the industry, are appreciated for what we contribute to the organizations we work for and lead, and that anyone who works hard at their craft can become a successful engineer (or any other occupation) regardless of their gender. I embody this by supporting younger female and male engineers as well as colleagues in our industry to encourage their growth, partly by participating in Galloway’s mentorship program, organizing and encouraging involvement with our diversity and GROW groups, as well as more informal discussions outside of our firm. I had great role models early in my career and am trying to give back what I was given, to do my small part in making our industry as diverse as possible.
Tina Slater, PE
Sr. Civil Project Engineer
Associate
When I first decided to pursue engineering as a career 20 years ago, I was amongst only a few other women that continued to challenge the norms. Predominately surrounded by male colleagues, I felt outnumbered, a little awkward, and out of place. Twenty years later, more women are pursuing engineering careers and bringing fresh insights and diverse perspectives to the table. As a female engineer, I’m proud to say that our presence in this field is not only growing but is now being embraced as the new normal!
Jen Osborne
Sr. Fuel System Design Engineer
Associate
To me, being a woman in engineering means using my skills and passion for problem-solving to help build things that make a difference. Life is full of choices, and I could have chosen many career paths that would have been equally challenging. Engineering was the path that aligned with my interests and strengths, and with determination, effort, and the right approach, I knew I could succeed.
Because women remain underrepresented in engineering, being a woman in this field makes me part of a group that helps challenge stereotypes and demonstrate what is possible. It shows that women are just as capable, intelligent, and innovative as anyone else. I hope that by pursuing my career and demonstrating my capabilities, I can encourage young girls and women to see themselves as problem-solvers, leaders, and future engineers who can help shape and improve our world.
Trystin Oshiro-Sano, EIT
Civil Design Engineer
To me, being a woman in engineering means challenging stereotypes and inspiring the next generation of girls by showing them that women belong in a field that has traditionally been male dominated. As a young female engineer, I’ve learned that civil engineering is rarely what people expect when they ask what I do for work or what I studied in school. Rather than seeing those moments as discouraging, I feel that they are an opportunity to challenge those perceptions.
I hope that by growing in my career, I can help shift what people picture when they think of an engineer. Many girls grow up not seeing many women in engineering, which can make it harder to imagine themselves in those roles. By sharing my experiences and leading by example, I want to show that there is no single path or image of an engineer. I am grateful to have had such a great role-model early in my career who showed me what is possible as a female engineer and helped me build confidence in a field where women are underrepresented. I hope to be that same kind of role model for future generations of girls who want to pursue engineering!
Hailey Reynolds
Civil Design Engineer
Being a woman in engineering means bringing a different perspective and showing that there’s no one “type” of engineer. I like being part of a field where I get to combine technical work with collaboration and creativity. It’s also rewarding to help make engineering feel more approachable and supportive for other women coming into the industry.
To me, “Engineering Intelligence” is about more than just technical skills. It’s about being adaptable, working well with others, and finding practical solutions to challenges. I try to bring that mindset by balancing technical design with communication and teamwork, while always being open to learning something new. Some of the best engineering happens when people bring different ideas and perspectives together.
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