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Michael Hansen

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Chief of Engineering at Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
📍 Bluffton, South Carolina, United States

Michael is the Chief of Engineering at Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, leading a team of 40. A licensed professional engineer with over 22 years of experience and a degree from Southern Illinois University, he has a background in private consulting and held leadership roles like Associate Vice President at HDR and Vice President at Shawnee Professional Services.

Identifying as "The Recovering Consultant, " Michael is passionate about improving communities and often reflects on making a genuine difference through his work. He grew up in Golconda, a small town on the Ohio River, and now lives with his wife in Bluffton, South Carolina. He is a recipient of the HDR Pathfinder Award.

Unique Fact: He is a self-described "Bee Sting Survivor. "

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chief of Engineering
Location
Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
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Water Purity
He is leading a major $100 million project to install a large-scale filtration system to remove PFAS "forever chemicals" from the community's drinking water.
Community Impact
His professional headline states a "Passion for Improving the Communities in Which We Live and Work, " a theme that is central to his public sector role and personal posts.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Chief of Engineering
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
10-2023 - 11-2024
Director of Engineering
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
1-2023 - 10-2023
Branch Manager
Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental
4-2022 - 1-2023
Sr. Project Manager
Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental
2-2021 - 3-2022
KY/TN/AR Water Business Group Manager
HDR
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Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor's degree
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1995 - 1999
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Pope County High School
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