Jim Barsanti, PE
Senior Associate
Jim has decades of experience in civil and environmental engineering for both the private and public sectors. A long-serving member of both WEF and NEWEA, he is widely recognized for his technical expertise, mentorship, and dedication to advancing infrastructure, operator training, and inclusive leadership in the water sector. In a previous role at Framingham’s Department of Public Works, Jim led a team of 65 staff members, overseeing operations and capital improvements for the city’s water distribution and wastewater collections systems.
- Areas of Expertise
- Project and utility management
- Master planning
- Permitting
- Bidding and construction management
- Public outreach
- Emergency preparedness, business continuity, and risk and resiliency assessments
- Professional Activities
- Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- New England Water Environment Association
- New England Water Works Association
- New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
- Education
- MS, Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- BS, Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Certification/License
- Professional Engineer
- NEWEA Grade IV Collection Systems Operator
- NASSCO Pipeline, Manhole, and Lateral Assessment Certification
