Morgan Nelson, PE
Morgan’s dedication to leadership and transportation projects has earned her the title of Great Lakes District Rising Star. As a transportation engineer at Kimley-Horn, Morgan works on a broad range of traffic operations, planning, parking, and noise studies. She approaches each project with a commitment to technical accuracy, a view towards partnership and collaboration, and as an opportunity to learn. Morgan has demonstrated a passion for sharing her professional experience with others and has dedicated her career to inspiring engineers to be leaders in the organizations and communities we serve.
Morgan’s enthusiasm for transportation engineering is evident in her work with ITE. She has served various roles for International, Great Lakes District, Illinois Section, and North Central Section. In addition to her leadership in ITE, Morgan cares about promoting women in engineering through her engagement with WTS International and the Society of Women Engineers. Morgan has served various leadership roles in the office, providing guidance to young engineers and helping to advance a collaborative environment. She currently serves as chair of Kimley-Horn’s Community Service Committee, which allows her to positively influence various organizations in our communities.
