Sean Abel
Support Team Member
Sean Abel is an Ecosystem Restoration and Water Resources Engineer in Michael Baker’s Denver office. He has experience in stream restoration design, hydraulic and stormwater management design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and stormwater master plans.
Most of Sean’s work has focused on flood recovery projects in Boulder County, an area which was heavily impacted by major flooding in 2013. Through this work, he has been able to connect with citizens who were present during the floods and work to design a stream restoration project to address their concerns.
Sean has volunteered throughout college and his professional career, including science mentorships and working with ASCE and numerous other volunteer groups. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping and mountain biking.
What is it like building a bridge in Bolivia versus building a bridge in the U.S.?
The bridge-building process in Bolivia required a lot more manual labor than in the U.S. The local engineers devised creative ways to build a bridge with a small budget and limited resources. Working with the locals gave me a new appreciation for the hard work and determination it takes to make a project like this a success.
