During his more than 20 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Barry Fehl worked on a number of projects that made a difference. They all pale in comparison, however, to the time he spent helping to restore the levee system in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Barry joined URS a few months prior to one of the most difficult times for our 500-plus Gulf Coast employees. As he worked seven days a week to repair the breached levees, his spirits never faltered. His mission was both simple and important: to protect people and ensure that this never happened again.
Within a year of joining URS as a Senior Project Engineer, Barry was promoted in recognition of his hard work. He says, "This was a difficult project, but I have never felt such a commitment to getting a job done."
As employees supported the community, they in turn felt buoyed by the Company's support of them. Barry notes, "URS came through for us, relocating people and finding them housing. Unlike some smaller companies that may not have the resources, URS helped people financially."
Comparing his experience of briefly working for a small firm with that of working at URS, Barry cites another clear advantage by saying, "Because of URS' size, reputation and diverse disciplines, we get to work on the most challenging and prestigious projects."
Today, Barry continues to work with the same intensity on other flood protection projects in the area, with a focus on improving existing levels of protection. Recently, he traveled to Australia to share his expertise in developing infrastructure to withstand catastrophic events like Katrina. He says, "Engineers are charged with supporting communities and keeping people safe. I find personal satisfaction in helping others by doing just that."
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