GAI Consultants’ Engineer Honored by Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA—The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) College of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) department has recognized GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI) Assistant Engineering Manager Todd Wilson, PE, MBA with a 2024 Outstanding Alumni Service Award.

“When I was a student, the late John F. (Fred) Graham mentored the class,” said Todd Wilson. “His career had many highlights, including overseeing the design and construction of the Pittsburgh Airport Midfield Terminal project. The way Fred connected the theoretical college learning environment with his practical career experience was transformational in understanding not just how to apply college skills to the practical world, but also how important it is to give back. I am honored for the opportunity to help with the same class and to provide students with professional-like experience in the academic setting.”

Todd’s award recognizes the pivotal role he played in the success of the CEE department’s undergraduate Traffic Engineering project, for which he facilitated the kickoff event, mentored two student groups, recruited additional mentors, led the project site tour, and attended final presentations. Todd, along with five additional alumni honorees, was presented the award in May 2024, during CMU’s Spring Carnival event.

Todd graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an additional major of engineering and public policy in 2006, and later received his MBA from Point Park University in 2017. On staff at GAI since 2014, Todd specializes in traffic-related civil engineering for transportation projects. He was named a New Face of Civil Engineering by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2010 and one of Pittsburgh’s “40 under 40” in 2011. He was also the recipient of Carnegie Mellon University’s Recent Alumnus Achievement award in 2011. In 2022, Todd was named one of the 20 People to Know in Engineering by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Todd is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Alumni Advisory Council. He is also a published author and has written and presented about the history of transportation and development in Pittsburgh.

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