Brett Sauter, a graduate of Valparaiso University and of the University of Illinois-Chicago, leads Ciorba’s Structural Group. Brett joined Ciorba in 2004 with three years of experience in bridge inspection and design. Brett’s design experience now encompasses a large variety of bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects including steel, concrete, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete structures with complex geometry. Mr. Sauter is a NBIS qualified Program Manager and Team Leader for bridge inspection. Brett also leads efforts for structural assistance during construction, either with design or construction support. He has authored technical papers, presented at various conferences and is an active in professional societies. He was named the ASCE Illinois Section Young Engineer of the Year in 2014. Brett is also an Associate owner of Ciorba Group