STV hires Santiago to accelerate growth in Newark area

STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today named Miguel Santiago, PE, vice president and Newark area manager for its transportation northeast operating group. Santiago will spearhead local business development and growth initiatives with a focus on enhancing project delivery, boosting staff engagement and driving financial performance.

“Miguel’s structural engineering expertise as well as his achievements with business development and project management will propel our Newark team forward,” said Kenneth Burkhardt, vice president and area manager for the transportation northeast group at STV. “His innovative approach to problem-solving and commitment to mentoring talent will not only enhance our projects but also strengthen our team’s capabilities, positioning us for continued success in the region.”

Santiago is a seasoned structural engineer with over 29 years of experience managing and designing various types of structures, such as railroad and highway bridges (fixed and movable), retaining walls and sign structures. His expertise extends to construction support services, constructability reviews, specification development, value engineering and leading public information sessions. Santiago has also managed various client marketing groups, overseeing strategic planning, client outreach and proposal development, while successfully leading several high-profile pursuits.

Santiago holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Rutgers University. He is a member of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority committee for the American Council of Engineering Companies New Jersey (ACEC NJ).

STV has a long-standing track record of providing a wide range of engineering design, program management and construction management services supporting transformative transportation infrastructure programs in the area. Select marquee projects include the Gateway Program Hudson River Tunnel, Second Avenue Subway Phase II, Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A and Portal North Bridge Replacement.