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CSA Group Joins the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA) with Tom Lewis on the Board

We’re proud to announce that CSA has officially become a corporate member of the Disaster Recovery Coalition of America (DRCA). This prestigious affiliation underscores our commitment to serving communities in need and enhancing disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  Adding to this momentum, Thomas “Tom” Lewis, PE, JD, CSA’s Senior Vice President for Utilities and Federal Markets, has been named to the DRCA Board of Directors! With over two decades of Emergency Management experience and his exceptional credentials in Civil and…
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CSA’s Tom Lewis Participates in Elite Global Workshop to Advance Early Warning Systems

CSA Demonstrates Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Resilient Infrastructure New York, NY — 06/08/2025 — CSA is proud to announce Thomas “Tom” Lewis, PE, JD, Senior Vice President for Utilities and Federal Markets, was selected to participate in the prestigious Global Workshop “From Perceptions to Saving Lives: Using Data to Improve Early Warning Systems.” Organized by the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) and University College London (UCL), this exclusive, invitation-only event convened fewer than 20 internationally recognized subject matter experts. Tom Lewis’s participation is…
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CSA Showcases Groundbreaking PR-52 Congestion Management Project at Mega Viernes Civil

Transforming Puerto Rico’s Transportation Landscape Through Pioneering Engineering Solutions On May 10th, the CIAPR Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico hosted its highly anticipated annual event, Mega Viernes Civil, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. Widely recognized as the premier educational gathering for the Instituto de Ingenieros Civiles del CIAPR, Mega Viernes Civil brought together approximately 1,600 industry professionals, including leading academics, private sector experts, and government officials, to collaborate, learn, and advance the future of civil engineering in Puerto Rico….
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CSA Leaders and Partners Shine at NYPA Supplier Diversity Expo, Earning Mentor-Protégé Certification

CSA Leaders Earn Mentor-Protégé Certification, Affirming Commitment to Innovation and Future Leadership in the Energy Industry CSA Group proudly participated in the esteemed New York Power Authority (NYPA) Supplier Diversity Expo, held in White Plains, NY. The event brought together a distinguished delegation from CSA, featuring Senior Vice President for Utilities and Federal Markets, Thomas “Tom” Lewis, PE, JD; Vice President of Business Development in North America, JJ Suarez Jr., CCM; Vice President of Energy for North America, Salvatore Prestano, PE; Vice President of Business…
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CSA Welcomes Dr. Raed M. El-Farhan as VP Business Development – Deputy Water & Federal Market Sector

CSA is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Raed M. El-Farhan as Vice President of Business Development – Deputy Water & Federal Market Sector. Dr. El-Farhan joins CSA with a distinguished reputation and a track record of transformative leadership in the environmental engineering industry. Bringing Dr. El-Farhan on board marks a significant milestone in CSA’s ongoing commitment to sustained growth and the delivery of impactful projects that transform communities. His expertise and leadership will further strengthen CSA’s strategic direction and position…
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CSA’s Fernando Padilla to Lead Discussion at CREF 2025: Pioneering Puerto Rico’s Path to 100% Renewable Energy

CSA is proud to announce that CSA’s Vice President of Energy, Fernando Padilla, will be a panelist at the 17th annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), taking place from May 7-9, 2025, at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami, Florida. Fernando will join key energy leaders, Nick Pastrana Power Solar Commercial Developments Director, and María Hilda Rivera LUMA Director of Grid Modernization, on May 9th to discuss the topic: “Puerto Rico: Utility-Scale vs. Distributed Generation – An Unexpected Path to 100% by 2050?” #CREF is the premier annual gathering for…
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Hans X. Figueroa Sweet to Share Sustainability Expertise at NJ WEA Annual Conference

CSA Group Continues to Lead Innovation in Water and Resiliency New York, NY — 05/06/2025 — CSA Group proudly announces that Hans X. Figueroa Sweet, PE, BCEE, ENV SP, Corporate Water & Resiliency Practice Leader, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJ WEA) Annual Conference. Building on his impactful presentations at the AWWA New Jersey Section, Puerto Rico Water & Environment Association (PRW&EA), and National Watershed and Stormwater annual Conferences, Hans will once…
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CSA Group Welcomes Steven Marsich as Discipline Manager of Civil-Water Engineering for the Northeast

Industry Veteran Joins CSA Group, Strengthening the Firm’s Expertise in Water and Civil Engineering CSA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Marsich, P.E., as Discipline Manager of Civil-Water Engineering for the Northeast region. Steven’s addition to the team underscores CSA Group’s commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continued leadership in civil and water infrastructure solutions. A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Civil and Water Engineering, Steven brings over 20 years of industry experience, spanning Water and Wastewater…
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CSA and Hazen and Sawyer Present Sediment Management Solutions at 2025 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference

Industry Leaders Address Water Supply Reliability for San Juan Metropolitan System San Juan, PR — 04/10/2025 — CSA’s Corporate Water & Resiliency Practice Leader, , Hans X. Figueroa Sweet, PE, BCEE, ENV SP, and Hazen and Sawyer’s Director of Water Resources Innovations, Josh Weiss, took center stage this week at the 2025 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference, delivering a pivotal presentation titled “Carraízo Reservoir Sediment Management Study: Securing Water Supply Reliability for the San Juan Metropolitan System.” Their session provided attendees with an in-depth analysis…
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Amah Binde joins CSA Group as a VP of Business Development for the DMV Region

CSA Group continues to grow and add recognized industry leaders to its roster. The company has announced that Amah Binde, PE, PMP, has joined the firm as a VP of Business Development.   Amah holds a BS in Civil Engineering and an MBA and brings exceptional Project and Program Management and Operations to her work at here at CSA.   She has worked for municipalities in the state of Maryland. Amah was the Engineering Bureau Chief/Chief Engineer for Howard County, Maryland, the Chief Project Officer for…
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