EMILY BARNETT, PE
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Involvement
IES Member
Board Member, Women in Lighting Design (WILD Denver)

WHERE IS YOUR HOMETOWN?
I’m from Houston, TX. The same hometown as Queen Bey!

WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DO THE WORK YOU DO?
Humans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Working in construction allows me to make a difference in people’s everyday life through the built environment that I design.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?
“You are responsible for your own happiness.”

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY?
I enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, rafting, kayaking, skiing (downhill, water ski, jetski), snowshoeing, snowmobiling, nature photography, and just generally soaking up the sun.

WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULDN’T GUESS ABOUT YOU?
In college, I worked one summer in Alaska as a white water rafting photographer. The sun never set and the outdoor adventures never ceased. Easily this was the best summer job I’ve ever had!

WHAT’S THE BEST PLACE YOU HAVE EVER VISITED?
Europe! While I was studying abroad in Ireland, I solo backpacked through many European cities and loved exploring the multitude of cultures. I can’t wait to go back!

WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELIEVE STRESS?
Sleeping - nothing relaxes me more than a long snooze.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT?
Maroon Bells. As the forest matures, the aspen will slowly disappear while the evergreens take over.