Carissa joined Datum Rios in 2025 she completed multiple engineering internships throughout her undergraduate studies, with a focus on geotechnical, structural, and civil design. Through this experience, she gained hands-on exposure to field testing, foundation systems, and hydraulic modeling, while supporting design teams and contributing to technical deliverables. This work provided a strong foundation in project management practices and industry engineering standards.

Carissa holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Rios Grande Valley.

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Q & A

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What inspires you to work?

“I am driven by the challenge of transforming complex ideas into enduring structures. The opportunity to innovate and make a meaningful impact in my community makes all the hard work worthwhile.”

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Why do you work at Datum Rios?

“I work at Datum Rios because of the diverse and dynamic range of projects we take on. The creativity involved constantly fuels my curiosity for engineering, and having such a great team makes the workday genuinely enjoyable.”

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What are a few top projects you have worked on?

• 24713 Central Health Colony Park

• COSA Kenwood Community Center