This month’s My Teenage Me is Dennis Lambert, Ports & Harbors Team Lead for Bowman Consulting!

This month’s My Teenage Me is Dennis Lambert, Ports & Harbors Team Lead for Bowman Consulting!

Dennis Lambert’s career path shows how a foundation in engineering can lead to a variety of opportunities supporting our nation’s waterways. After graduating high school, Dennis pursued a career in civil engineering, beginning as a Civil Engineer Intern with Hartman Engineering, Inc. He continued gaining experience in the field before becoming a Civil Engineer and later Vice President at Moffatt & Nichol.

Dennis went on to found Lambert Engineers, LLC, building his expertise in engineering and leadership. Throughout his career, he has held several roles, including Chief Market Manager at Ben C. Gerwick/COWI, Program Manager and Project Engineer with Plaquemines Parish Government, and Senior Grant Manager with Hunt Guillot & Associates. He also served as a Civil Engineer for the Louisiana Water Resources Commissioner with the State of Louisiana. Today, Dennis serves as the Ports & Harbors Team Lead at Bowman Consulting, where he continues contributing his knowledge and experience to the infrastructure that supports our nation’s waterways.

Dennis’ piece of advice to the next generation of maritime leaders is: “Listen to the old timers.” The people who have spent years in the industry have valuable knowledge and firsthand experience that you can learn from. Take the time to listen to their stories, ask questions, and learn from the lessons they have gained throughout their careers.

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Dennis, and for inspiring the next generation to explore where a career on the waterways can take them!

Does Dennis’ journey inspire you? Every career path is different, and the maritime industry offers opportunities for a wide variety of skills and interests. Whether you’re interested in operations, business, logistics, agriculture, or working directly with cargo, there’s a place for your talents in the maritime industry.

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