Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has recently hired Mark Pearson, PE, a senior associate and senior engineer based in the firm's Raleigh, North Carolina, office. He will be responsible for managing the transportation structures practice in Raleigh, mentoring young engineers and overseeing projects of all sizes throughout North Carolina, including Raleigh and Charlotte.

Pearson brings more than 34 years of experience in structural design experience that encompasses highway, pedestrian, and railway bridges, cut-and-cover tunnels, spillways, box culverts, retaining walls, railroad shoring, water and wastewater facilities, and a variety of building facilities. Prior to joining Dewberry, Pearson served as the bridge technical practice group leader at AECOM, as well as a structures department and a design-build project manager for the southern states.

"I am very excited to be at Dewberry and part of a dynamic, growth-oriented, client-focused team," says Pearson.

Pearson has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Clemson University and a master's degree in structural engineering and mechanics from North Carolina State University. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association. He is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia.