Civil engineering alum wins Professional Achievement Award at Homecoming

The College of Engineering 2024 Homecoming breakfast recognized a variety of current and former students, both for their work in the public and private sectors. Travis McCarthy, who graduated in 1998 with a degree in civil engineering, won this year's Professional Achievement Award for a career he's built at the same company for more than 25 years. 

McCarthy is senior vice president and Southwest regional manager for Sundt Construction. He oversees all aspects of Sundt’s transportation and heavy civil operations throughout Arizona, California, New Mexico and west Texas.

He joined the company shortly after graduation and has built his career at Sundt. McCarthy serves on the College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board and the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department Alumni Industry Council. He and his family established an endowed scholarship for students studying construction engineering management.

“To receive this award is very humbling and a true honor. My experience and education at the university laid a very solid foundation that has certainly benefited me throughout my professional career,” he said.