Education
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Texas at Arlington
Registration
Professional Engineer, Texas #100187
Professional Engineer,
Civil Engineering, Hawaii, #13059-C
LEED Accredited Professional, GBCI, #10564556
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Austen Drake, P.E.
Associate, General Manager, Hawaii Island
Two things characterize Austen Drake’s professional activities – the range of skills and experience necessary to fill multiple roles at SSFM, and his deep commitment to the island of Hawaii. Austen serves as Deputy Manager of SSFM’s Hawaii Island operations. He also manages almost every project SSFM undertakes on the island – from rodeo arenas to major roadway projects.
Austen is also a Senior Project Engineer responsible for planning and design of civil engineering projects across all of the Hawaiian Islands. For larger undertakings, Austen manages a collaborative team of SSFM planners and civil engineers. The $80 million widening of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway is typical of the kind of project Austen has managed and designed since joining SSFM.
Austen didn’t just happen to show up at SSFM’s Hilo office. Describing himself as a highly motivated person, he chose to move to the island of Hawaii because “It’s the ideal place to raise my family and indulge in my interest and love for the ocean and outdoor adventures.” Austen was educated and spent the early part of his career in Texas, and interviewed with most of the leading firms when he arrived in Hawaii in 2008. He picked SSFM because “When I interviewed with SSFM it was clear they were, far and away, the most progressive company on the Islands. I appreciate working in a place where you can make a name for yourself if you work hard.”
Austen Drake, P.E.
Associate, General Manager, Hawaii Island
Two things characterize Austen Drake’s professional activities – the range of skills and experience necessary to fill multiple roles at SSFM, and his deep commitment to the island of Hawaii. Austen serves as Deputy Manager of SSFM’s Hawaii Island operations. He also manages almost every project SSFM undertakes on the island – from rodeo arenas to major roadway projects.
Austen is also a Senior Project Engineer responsible for planning and design of civil engineering projects across all of the Hawaiian Islands. For larger undertakings, Austen manages a collaborative team of SSFM planners and civil engineers. The $80 million widening of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway is typical of the kind of project Austen has managed and designed since joining SSFM.
Austen didn’t just happen to show up at SSFM’s Hilo office. Describing himself as a highly motivated person, he chose to move to the island of Hawaii because “It’s the ideal place to raise my family and indulge in my interest and love for the ocean and outdoor adventures.” Austen was educated and spent the early part of his career in Texas, and interviewed with most of the leading firms when he arrived in Hawaii in 2008. He picked SSFM because “When I interviewed with SSFM it was clear they were, far and away, the most progressive company on the Islands. I appreciate working in a place where you can make a name for yourself if you work hard.”
Education
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Texas at Arlington
Registration
Professional Engineer, Texas #100187
Professional Engineer,
Civil Engineering, Hawaii, #13059-C
LEED Accredited Professional, GBCI, #10564556
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)