Andrew Nickerson is a distinguished civil engineer, business strategist, and industry advocate with over 32 years of professional experience in engineering design, project leadership, and executive governance. A California-licensed Professional Civil Engineer, Andrew has dedicated his career to building infrastructure solutions that serve both public and private interests while mentoring future engineering leaders and advancing sustainable development policies.
Currently, Andrew serves as a Principal and Vice President at Psomas, a 900-person nationally ranked civil engineering consulting firm, where he has been a cornerstone leader since 1996. In his tenure, he has spearheaded business units in transportation, site development, and public works, contributing to projects with a cumulative annual construction value of approximately $50 million. His extensive responsibilities have included strategic business planning, pursuit management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and technical mentoring across multiple regional offices. Andrew’s work spans California, Arizona, Utah, and Washington, and is marked by his ability to blend technical precision with client-centered service, regulatory compliance, and scalable project delivery.
Andrew’s leadership extends well beyond his corporate responsibilities. He is the current President of the Los Angeles County Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), where he represents over 100 firms and serves as a pivotal voice on industry issues, legislative initiatives, and executive education. A long-time participant in ACEC’s Legislative Visit Day, he has met annually with California state legislators in Sacramento to advocate for infrastructure funding, engineering workforce development, and permitting reform. His prior ACEC leadership roles include President of the Los Angeles Chapter (2013–2014) and California State Director (2017–2021).
His board experience includes impactful roles on local and regional organizations. Andrew currently serves on the North Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area Stakeholder Committee, which evaluates and recommends funding for regional stormwater quality improvement projects. He has also served on the Environmental Review Board for the County of Los Angeles, where he evaluated development proposals for alignment with sustainability and community impact standards. His former service on the board of the Los Angeles Headquarters Association further underscores his commitment to fostering regional economic development and public-private collaboration.
Andrew’s professional strengths lie in strategic planning, regulatory navigation, real estate development partnerships, and multidisciplinary team leadership. His ability to identify emerging trends in energy generation and transmission—a field of deep personal and professional interest—positions him as an informed contributor to energy infrastructure conversations. Through both his executive and board roles, Andrew has cultivated a reputation for delivering solutions, driving consensus, and elevating engineering standards within the industry.
A three-time degree holder, Andrew earned his M.S. in Civil Engineering (Transportation) from the University of California, Irvine, his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Columbia University, and his B.A. in Physics from the College of the Holy Cross. He is also a former trustee of the Psomas Retirement Committee and has served on various internal committees, including innovation, quality, and communication.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Andrew is passionate about sports, tennis, skiing, and engaging with energy sector developments. His personal mission statement—“I strive to live in a balanced way: social, professional, and spiritual”—captures his thoughtful and grounded approach to leadership and life.
Now actively seeking new board opportunities, Andrew aims to apply his decades of executive experience, policy insight, and engineering acumen to help organizations navigate complex challenges and create lasting value. His proven ability to lead with purpose, inspire trust, and deliver measurable impact makes him a compelling candidate for advisory and governance roles in the engineering, infrastructure, real estate, and energy sectors.
Character: Andrew leads with integrity, balance, and a deep commitment to service, consistently earning trust across both public and private sectors.
Knowledge: With over three decades of civil engineering experience, he brings deep technical expertise in infrastructure design, project delivery, and regulatory compliance.
Strategic: He has a proven track record of developing and executing business plans, identifying growth opportunities, and guiding organizations through complex challenges.
Communication: Andrew is an articulate and persuasive communicator, effectively engaging legislators, stakeholders, industry peers, and the community at large when faced with significant infrastructure projects through public speaking and collaborative leadership.
