2025
Comparably’s Best Company Outlook
* Providing engineering services in these locations through SWCA Environmental Consulting & Engineering, Inc., an affiliate of SWCA.
From the experts we hire, to the clients we partner with, our greatest opportunity for success lies in our ability to bring the best team together for every project.
That’s why:
At SWCA, sustainability means balancing humanity’s social, economic, and environmental needs to provide a healthy planet for future generations.
SWCA employs smart, talented, problem-solvers dedicated to our purpose of preserving natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today.
At SWCA, you’re not just an employee. You’re an owner. Everyone you work with has a stake in your success, so your hard work pays off – for the clients, for the company, and for your retirement goals.
Pat Ahern Promoted to Great Basin Subregion Vice President
Pat Ahern has been selected as Vice President of the Great Basin subregion. In this role, Pat will navigate subregion complexities through strong people leadership and refocus on projects and clients to drive solid performance.
Pat has devoted his career to the study and practice of organizational design and effectiveness, change management, learning and development, leadership coaching, process improvement, employee engagement, and of course, talent acquisition. He holds an MBA from the University of Arizona with an emphasis on managing human capital in changing organizations, and a BA from Weber State University in Utah.
Pat has leaned on his multi-faceted expertise to advance competitive and progressive strategies throughout the organization. He has extensive operational experience within SWCA and understands the needs of diverse working environments from his prior leadership roles in the construction and trucking industries.