Burns Expands Aviation Civil Engineering Practice

Burns continues to grow our aviation practice with the welcomed addition of Chris Gubeno, PE; Dale Russell, PE; Eric DeDominicis, PE; and CJ Rufo, PE – expanding our civil engineering team.

The addition of these industry leaders reaffirms Burns’ commitment to delivering highly technical solutions to solve our aviation clients’ most complex infrastructure challenges for airports of all sizes across the United States. Utilizing deep operational insight and construction expertise, Burns’ civil practice overcomes the most complex project hurdles with proactive awareness of the ever-changing regulatory environment and permitting processes to keep people, vehicles, and aircraft moving.

“These hires are a key part of our strategy to deepen our technical capabilities and position Burns as a top firm in the industry. Chris, Dale, Eric, and CJ bring decades of experience and a proven track record of success,” said Vice President of Aviation Kevin Shertz, PE.

“This is an exciting time for Burns’ aviation practice,” said Senior Vice President of Aviation Brian Phillips, PE, LEED AP. “We’re investing in the leadership talent that will position Burns to meet the evolving needs of our clients nationwide.”

From runways to CONRACs, stormwater management to utility coordination, Burns brings a deep bench of knowledge to every phase of civil aviation engineering. We understand the demands of today’s infrastructure and are uniquely positioned to deliver constructability-forward solutions without costly surprises.