Scott Henrickson Named 2025 NPS Engineer of the Year

Scott Henrickson, P.E., PMP, recipient of the 2025 National Park Service Engineer of the Year Award.

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Scott Henrickson, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Project Management Professional (PMP) based in Seattle, Washington, with the Pacific West Regional Office, has been selected as the 2025 National Park Service (NPS) Engineer of the Year. He has also been nominated by the NPS to compete for the 2026 Federal Engineer of the Year Award.

Scott is recognized for managing a complex portfolio of facility repair and construction projects across 12 national parks in the Pacific Islands, including sites in Hawai’i, Guam, Saipan, and American Samoa. Some of his key achievements include:

• Project Management: Over the last three years, Henrickson successfully managed 50+ projects totaling $21 million.

• Fiscal Responsibility: His expertise in cost estimating and market research led to 23 contract awards in FY25, with every award securing within 10% of the initial budget.

• Critical Infrastructure: He engineered vital solutions for remote sites, including the shoreside dock replacement at the USS Arizona Memorial, drought-resilient water systems at Haleakalā National Park, and storm surge protection for the Kaloko fishpond wall.

Scott is also honored for his resilient leadership in disaster recovery, having directed repairs following recent earthquakes, wildfires, and typhoons across the Pacific region. Beyond his official duties, he volunteers as a technical consultant installing groundwater wells in Zambia and participates in home-building initiatives globally.

Congratulations to Scott for this well-deserved award.

About the Federal Engineer of the Year Award: This annual award, sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Professional Engineers in Government advocacy group, honors engineers employed by a federal agency that employs at least 50 engineers worldwide.