2018 Promotions

Date Posted: Feb 01, 2018
Location: Dallas, TX

JQ has announced the promotion of Josh Bronstad, PE, ENV SP and Jennifer Ridd, PE to associates with the firm in its Dallas office, according to JQ partner John J. Hoenig, PE, LEED AP.

Says Hoenig, “We are very pleased to recognize these talented individuals and look forward to their continued contributions to our firm’s pursuit of excellence in serving our clients and the community. They are valued members of the JQ team and embody our firm’s culture and values.”

Bronstad is an eight-year veteran with JQ and serves as a senior project manager in the Infrastructure group. Bronstad has expertise in structural engineering for water and wastewater facilities and extensive experience in the analysis and design of deep hydraulic retaining structures, ranging from pump stations over 60-ft deep to cantilevered buttressed retaining walls over 40-ft tall. Bronstad holds a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis from Texas A&M University.

Ridd joined JQ in 2014 and serves as a senior project manager in the Buildings group. With more than 14 years of experience, Ridd has considerable experience in providing structural engineering design, analysis, project management and feasibility studies for concrete, structural steel and masonry structures. Ridd has experience in serving clients spanning diverse markets from higher education academic buildings and athletic stadiums to commercial office buildings to healthcare facilities. Ridd holds a Masters of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Ridd has held various positions on the DFW Chapter Board of ACE Mentoring and remains actively involved with the organization.