OPAL award for design consultancy President 19 Aug 2014

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announces Nick DeNichilo, President and CEO of engineering and design consultant Hatch Mott MacDonald, as one of five winners of its prestigious OPAL awards.

Nick DeNichilo

The award, which stands for Outstanding Projects and Leaders, recognizes the contribution of civil engineering leaders whose lifetime accomplishments and achievements have made significant differences in one of five categories – construction, design, education, government and management. DeNichilo receives his award in the management category, and will receive the honor at a special ceremony in March next year

Announcing the award, the ASCE said, “DeNichilo is responsible for the success and sustainability of the firm’s entire operation, which encompasses all of North America. Under his leadership, Hatch Mott MacDonald has more than tripled in size, from a staff of 866 in 2002 to a staff of 2,700 in 2014, working from 76 offices across the US and Canada - and has emerged as an important player in the premier league of North American consulting firms.

“Hatch Mott MacDonald also has achieved more than a six-fold increase in profitability primarily through internal growth, and is ranked 31st on the 2014 Engineering News Record’s list of Top 500 Design firms during Mr DeNichilo’ s tenure as CEO.”

DeNichilo has been licensed as a Professional Engineer in seven states and the District of Columbia, and is a member of numerous engineering societies. He is a leading voice on behalf of safe engineering practices, technical innovation, and the importance of designing for resiliency in a time of increasingly severe climate conditions.