Engineer Spotlight: Skyler Wright — Designing with Purpose in Maine Communities
By Caroline Engel
At Sewall, we believe the people behind our projects are just as important as the projects themselves. Today, we’re proud to highlight one of our dynamic engineers whose work is already making an impact across Maine—Skyler Wright, Civil Staff Engineer.
A native of Downeast Maine, Skyler grew up in the Machias area with a strong connection to his community and the surrounding environment. His passion for renewable energy and community-focused design has shaped both his education and early career path.
Skyler began his engineering studies in Pennsylvania but soon transferred to the University of Maine, drawn by the university’s holistic civil and environmental engineering program—and its proximity to home. This decision marked a turning point, connecting him more deeply to the issues and landscapes he cared about most.
In January 2023, Skyler officially joined Sewall after meeting members of our team at a UMaine career fair. What stood out to him was the variety of projects the firm handles, particularly in site design and stormwater management. Today, his role spans both technical design and hands-on work—balancing CAD drafting with field visits that ground his designs in real-world context.
One of Skyler’s most rewarding projects to date has been his work with the City of Bangor on the Bangor Village Partnership Initiative. In this effort, he helped shape concept designs for public spaces, working closely with community members to integrate public input directly into the plans. The process of gathering feedback and translating it into something tangible was a highlight for Skyler.
“Not only is the city coming out with something they’re happy with,” he shared, “but the majority of the public is.”
That balance between technical problem-solving and meaningful public impact is part of what drives Skyler’s work—and what he appreciates most about the Sewall team.
“There’s a lot of knowledge here, in so many different ways,” he says. “We’ve got people with years of experience in specific areas, and they’re always willing to teach. It’s a great balance of hard work and fun.”
Looking ahead, Skyler is excited to keep growing—especially in renewable energy projects and road design. His advice to other early-career engineers is simple but meaningful:
“Find the part of engineering you truly enjoy. Then find a great team to work on it with.”
We’re grateful to have Skyler on our team and can’t wait to see where his passion and purpose take him next.