Engineers Week

Replacing North Rim & Roaring Springs Utility Systems at the Grand Canyon National Park
A worker replaces North Rim Roaring Springs utility systems at the Grand Canyon National Park

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At the National Park Service, we're not just preserving the past—we're shaping the future. Our engineers are the driving force behind this mission, using their ingenuity and expertise to create a more sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable experience for millions of visitors at national parks each year.

During Engineers Week February 22-28, 2026, visit national parks to see some of the nation's most iconic engineering feats and engineering in action. Join the conversation or share your favorite national park engineering project using #EngineersWeek.

Engineering in Action

More than 400 national parks across the country are home to many engineering feats that inspire wonder and are iconic parts of a community. National Park Service engineers are involved in designing, constructing, and maintaining these special places for everyone to experience. Learn more about some recent and ongoing engineering projects in national parks.

Fencing around wetlands
Restorative Engineering

An engineering project at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is restoring historic wetlands.

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