Stephen R. Muschiano has been named environmental project manager at Crossman Engineering Inc. in Warwick. He is a registered professional environmental engineer in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with multiple specializations. He has a B.S. in environmental engineering from Roger Williams University, an M.S. in civil/environmental engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and a J.D. from Roger Williams School of Law.
PBN: How did you get your start in environmental engineering?
MUSCHIANO: My first experience came through the Bishop Hendricken’s senior experience program. I was placed into an environmental engineering firm for a semester and became interested in the hands-on problem solving and design aspects of the profession.
PBN: What interests you about the profession?
MUSCHIANO: The work is diverse and often involves highly complex matters. I am continually learning by trial and error. To me, that is American innovation at its finest. Globally, this profession allows for direct contribution to myriad political issues that are prominent in society today. Environmental engineers will undoubtedly contribute to solving [these] problems.
PBN: What are some of the projects will you be responsible for at Crossman Engineering?
MUSCHIANO: Crossman Engineering has evolved from a traditional land development and transportation design firm into a full-service engineering firm. My role here will be most clearly defined at the interface of regulation and innovation, where I will hopefully provide clients with insight and added-value in areas such as brownfields redevelopment, renewable energy development and the integration of sustainable design and development into their decision-making processes.
PBN: What challenges have you faced as an environmental engineer?
MUSCHIANO: I learned early on that one of the most challenging aspects of the environmental field is the necessity for a sound knowledge base in science-engineering and law. My approach to this challenge has been to spend a considerable amount of time learning both professions through traditional avenues in hope that I might further the co-evolution of the two fields. My analysis of environmental problems now utilizes both learned technical and legal tools.
