D&B Engineers and Architects promotes two new principals

D&B Engineers and Architects has elevated Adriana S. Restrepo and Michael G. Savarese to principal, effective Aug. 19, 2026, as the Woodbury, New York-based firm expands its leadership bench. The moves highlight the company’s push to strengthen technical depth, client service and internal succession.

Why it matters: - The promotions add two senior leaders with deep water and wastewater infrastructure experience to D&B Engineers and Architects’ management team. - The move signals a focus on internal succession, technical continuity and long-term growth at the Woodbury, New York firm. - The changes come as D&B continues to work on complex municipal infrastructure projects tied to water supply, wastewater and environmental services.

What happened: - D&B Engineers and Architects promoted Adriana S. Restrepo, P.E., ENV SP, and Michael G. Savarese, P.E., to principal. - The announcement was made Aug. 19, 2026. - The firm is based in Woodbury, New York. - Bill Merklin, P.E., president and CEO of D&B Engineers and Architects, said the promotions recognize both leaders’ contributions and their ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.

The details: - Restrepo is vice president of wastewater and civil engineering and has more than 30 years of experience in planning, design and development of wastewater infrastructure projects. - Restrepo’s work centers on hydraulic analysis and the design of collection and treatment systems. - Restrepo has managed and advised on complex wastewater projects for municipal and private clients. - Restrepo recently led D&B’s design work on the more than $200 million Carlls River Watershed Sewer Project. - Restrepo is currently leading design on multiple sewer collection and treatment systems for the Suffolk County Department of Public Works. - In her new role, Restrepo will continue to drive strategic initiatives and mentor younger engineering staff. - Savarese is vice president of water supply and has more than 20 years of experience in design and construction. - Savarese specializes in water supply projects and leads multidisciplinary engineering teams through design and construction phases. - Savarese’s core expertise includes drinking water supply and storage systems, treatment facilities, distribution networks and pumping stations. - Savarese is a long-term active member and current past-chair of the New York State Section of the American Water Works Association. - Savarese also helped launch the section’s One Water Workforce. - D&B Engineers and Architects has worked for more than 60 years in engineering and environmental solutions. - The firm focuses on wastewater management, environmental remediation and drinking water quality and supply issues. - D&B serves public and private sector clients with sustainable and cost-effective engineering and environmental services. - More information is available at D&B Engineers and Architects.

Between the lines: - The promotions suggest D&B is rewarding leaders who can combine technical delivery with mentoring and client management. - Elevating executives from within often helps firms preserve institutional knowledge during periods of growth. - The emphasis on water and wastewater leadership fits the firm’s core market and project mix.

What's next: - Restrepo and Savarese are expected to help advance D&B’s strategic goals and strengthen its technical capabilities. - Both principals will also support development of the firm’s next generation of engineering leaders. - D&B appears positioned to keep competing for large municipal infrastructure work as demand continues across water and wastewater systems.

The bottom line: - D&B is betting on internal leadership to support growth, deepen expertise and sustain its role in regional infrastructure work.