Lincoln, RI-John P. Shevlin, P.E.-senior vice president for Pare Corporation was named 2013 Engineer of the Year by the Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers (RISPE) at the Providence Engineering Society’s annual awards dinner in February. The RISPE Engineer of the Year Award recognizes an engineer who has made significant and lasting contributions to the Rhode Island engineering community.
RISPE is an organization representing over 150 members from all engineering disciplines including civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and fire control engineers throughout Rhode Island and the New England region in.
Shevlin started his professional career with PARE in 1987. With the exception of a three-year period working on the Boston Central Artery “Big Dig” project for its program management consultant, Shevlin has worked his entire career at PARE, rising from entry-level engineer to senior vice president in charge of PARE’s Transportation Division. His experience includes design and management responsibilities for a wide variety of noteworthy projects throughout New England.
In addition to his professional accomplishments as an engineer, Shevlin was also recognized by RISPE for his continued service to the community at large. From 2004 to 2008 Shevlin served in various officer positions on the Board of Directors of the Providence Engineering Society, ultimately serving as President in 2008. Currently, he is Secretary on the Board of Rhode Island Consulting Engineers, and he is a member of their active Transportation Liaison Committee.