LOCAL NEWS | Lee Inducted into Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Senior Principal Michael Lee was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni for The University of Texas at Austin's Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering department on October 3, 2024.

"WJE is well represented in this exemplary group of accomplished engineers who have served the profession well," he said.

Michael joins WJE colleagues Chuck Larosche, Lee Lawrence, and Don Meinheit as members of the Academy.

Since graduating from UT in 1983, Michael has investigated hundreds of buildings, parking garages, and other structures that have experienced structural deterioration, collapse, construction deviations, and facade damage. His structural expertise encompasses precast, post-tensioned, two-way, composite, and long-span systems. He joined WJE in 1994.

The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was established to recognize the professional achievements and contributions of UT graduates. The members of the Academy also serve as leaders and role models among alumni and students. Learn more about the Academy.