06/22/2026
Every engineer has a "why." 💡
We're excited to introduce our new series, Why Engineering, where members of our team share the stories that inspired them to pursue a career in engineering.
First up is Ben Barrier, PE, Principal and leader of our Greenville office. When we asked Ben why he became an engineer, his answer was simple:
"It runs in the family."
Inspired by his father and brothers, Ben followed a path that led him from an Optima intern in 2017 to leading our Greenville office today. And now, with his son James joining the family earlier this year, maybe another future engineer is already in the making.
We're proud to share the people behind the projects and their stories. Stay tuned for more in our Why Engineering series!