How T&M is Addressing Engineering’s Talent Challenge

March 20, 2026

Featured in BINJE, T&M’s President and CEO Gary Dahms shares his perspective on today’s rapidly evolving engineering landscape. With nearly four decades at the firm, including 15 years in leadership, Dahms notes that demand across the industry is stronger than ever, driven by decades of deferred maintenance and significant federal investment, including the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

While opportunity continues to grow, the industry faces a critical challenge: a shortage of talent. As experienced engineers retire and fewer professionals enter key civil and environmental disciplines, firms must find new ways to deliver complex projects and sustain long-term growth.

T&M is addressing this challenge by embracing innovation.