Our firm hosted high school junior student Aidan Schurr of Bishop Guilfoyle Academy in Altoona, for a job shadowing experience. Aidan spent the majority of his observation time in our Survey department, learning about the specific education and skills necessary for a career in surveying and engineering. Lehman’s Survey and Geospatial Services Director, Dave Butterbaugh, explained the types of projects for which he and his team regularly perform surveys and visited engineering project sites in the area.

Surveying is a profession with deep historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations and playing a pivotal role in the expansion of the United States – And did you know that many of our nation’s early leaders, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson, were actually surveyors?
Since 1984, the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) has designated a week each year as National Surveyors Week (NSW), recognizing the vital contributions of geospatial professionals across the country.

P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers is pleased to announce that Kylee Newfield has received the third annual award from the P. Joseph Lehman, Sr., Memorial Scholarship in Engineering for Women Endowment from the Independent Catholic Foundation. A junior at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg, Kylee is interested in pursuing an engineering path where she can apply her science and math skills to help improve many lives.
Joe Lehman, Jr. remarked, “I am pleased to present this scholarship in the amount of $996.66 in memory of my father and especially pleased to support Kylee.

National Engineers Week took place February 16-22, 2025. As part of the “Engineers Fight to CAN Hunger” initiative, the firm donated $250.00 to the American Rescue Workers (ARW), Altoona, Pa, through the 14th annual birthday Food drive effort led by Lauren Lehman, daughter of Joe Lehman, Jr., President.
In total, Lauren Lehman‘s 14th annual birthday food drive to fight hunger raised $1,507. In addition to the $250 donated to the ARW, Lauren donated $1,257 to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center,

Client Services Director, Jim Frank, and GIS Technician, Chantal Sisko, collaborated on an article about the value for municipalities in using GIS Mapping that appears in the February edition of Pennsylvania Borough News. The monthly magazine is published by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB). Jim also provided a second article in the publication with helpful tips for municipalities considering infrastructure projects. A digital version of the magazine is available to subscribers at: https://boroughs.org/diginews.php.

Donald L. Fix, IV, E.I.T., Bridge Inspection/Structural Field Services Director, was selected for PA Business Central’s Top 100 People for 2025. Don began at the firm in 2007. Don started as a Designer I and advanced to Bridge Inspection/Structural Field Ser­vices Director.

Don’s experience includes performing structural design on high­way and bridge projects including single and multi-span structures of various material makeups. In addition to preparation of structural drawings, specifi­cations, and quantity estimates,

Our firm was the proud title sponsor of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Government: It’s Your Business. The event was held on January 24th in Bedford, PA. The key speakers were Mike Stiles, JR Winck, and Deb Baughman; Bedford County Commissioners. Jim Frank, Client Services Director of our firm, also gave a brief presentation. Staff participating in the luncheon, along with the Bedford County Commissioners, are pictured from left to right: Ryan Granville,

Our firm would like to extend our congratulations to Chantal Sisko, Environmental Scientist & GIS Technician II. In November, Chantal took 3 days of training in Penoni, Mechanicsburg, PA. After the final exam held on January 21st, she obtained her certification as a licensed Lead Inspector. Great job!

Several of our staff, and their family and friends, were able to partake in the UPMC Altoona Foundation Winter Splendor. The event was held on Fri. Jan. 17th at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, PA. Festivities included Healthcare Honor Awards, Gift Basket Raffles, 50/50, a delicious dinner and a unique “Silent Disco”.

As part of the December 5th Groundbreaking, our firm is involved in an exciting Holiday Raise the Barn Campaign! Please see details and reach out to Betsy Lehman, Special Projects Director. There are many opportunities to get involved.