Aaron Kraft has joined engineering, architecture, and consulting firm Stantec as senior principal in the firm’s water practice based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has extensive experience in water/wastewater operations and maintenance (O&M), strategic capital and master planning, and asset management.
Kraft has 25 years of experience leading public and private water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste O&M and capital projects. Over the past five years, he has managed more than $41 million in water and wastewater capital improvement projects as the general manager for a Southern California utility. He is known as an energy champion for the design and implementation of high-efficiency equipment and operations.
At Stantec, he will be focused on supporting and growing Stantec’s Nevada portfolio, as well as regional business development.
“Aaron’s experience building teams and leading projects for utility providers is a clear benefit to our team and clients,” said Clint Rogers, vice president for Stantec’s Water practice. “He is a proven leader with a track record of excellence. Joining Stantec from the client side, Aaron brings a unique perspective and can help as we continue strengthening client relationships and accounts for water and wastewater projects.”
Kraft graduated from the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, before graduating with Master of Public Administration from Iowa State University. He is a member of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, sitting on multiple committees, including Water Quality and Climate & Resiliency.
