Joan Reichwein Smith, systems integration lead engineer at the Utility Helicopters Project Office, was selected as the 2013 Alabama Young Engineer of the Year by the Engineering Council of Birmingham earlier this year.
The ECOB is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that coordinates the engineering efforts of 17 member societies and educational organizations. The annual award recognizes contributions to engineering by a professional under the age of 35, including professional accomplishments, scholastic background, technical/professional society participation and civic/humanitarian outreach.