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| birth_date = 05 April 1973<br />
| birth_place = Wellington, New Zealand<br />
| occupation = Civil Engineer Specialist<br />
| organization = Mecer Construction LLC<br />
| website = www.mecerconstruction.com<br />
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'''Brenda Rosalie Harris''' (born 05 October 1974) is a New Zealand-American civil engineer and entrepreneur, renowned for her expertise in infrastructure development, geotechnical engineering, and structural analysis. She is best known for founding Mecer Construction LLC, a civil engineering and construction company based in the United States.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Brenda was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Ivan Harris & Kendra Harris. She developed an interest in engineering and mathematics at an early age, inspired by her parents' encouragement and support.<br />
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Brenda attended Baradene College of the Sacred Heart in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, where she excelled academically and was actively involved in science fairs and mathematics competitions.<br />
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Brenda earned her Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from the University of Auckland in 1999. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a strong foundation in civil engineering, focusing on:<br />
* Structural analysis<br />
* Geotechnical engineering<br />
* Transportation engineering<br />
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She furthered her education at the University of Canterbury, graduating with a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering in 2000. Her graduate research focused on:<br />
* Seismic design<br />
* Soil mechanics<br />
* Foundation engineering<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Brenda began her professional career in 2002 at Beca, a leading engineering and consultancy firm in New Zealand. During her tenure from 2002 to 2004, she worked on various infrastructure projects, including:<br />
* Road development<br />
* Bridge design<br />
* Water supply systems<br />
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In 2004, Brenda joined Tonkin + Taylor, where she spent four years working on high-profile projects, including:<br />
Coastal erosion management<br />
* Flood protection schemes<br />
* Land development<br />
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From 2008 to 2012, Brenda worked at Holmes Group, specializing in:<br />
* Structural engineering<br />
* Forensic engineering<br />
* Building design<br />
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Brenda then joined Geotechnics Limited in 2012, where she spent seven years as a senior engineer, focusing on:<br />
* Geotechnical investigations<br />
* Foundation design<br />
* Soil mechanics<br />
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In 2019, Brenda joined Opus International Consultants Limited, working on large-scale infrastructure projects until 2022.<br />
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== Entrepreneurial Venture ==<br />
In 2022, Brenda relocated to the United States and founded Mecer Construction LLC. As the founder and principal engineer, Brenda leverages her expertise to deliver innovative solutions for:<br />
* Infrastructure development<br />
* Building construction<br />
* Geotechnical engineering<br />
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== Professional Affiliations ==<br />
Brenda holds professional memberships in:<br />
* Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)<br />
* American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)<br />
* New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE)<br />
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== Certifications and Licenses ==<br />
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)<br />
* Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States</div>imported>Slanmedia