💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Patrick Jensen
In today’s evolving infrastructure landscape, proactive outreach is essential for water utilities to access new technologies and attract qualified bids.
Patrick Jensen, Principal Civil Engineer at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, underscores the importance of engaging directly with contract vendors and emerging technology firms.
Jensen suggests a three-part approach: collaborating with other governmental agencies to expand reach, hosting vendor outreach days to gather insights on new solutions, and actively participating in industry events to increase visibility.
By rethinking their outreach strategies and connecting more actively with the industry, utilities can avoid the missed opportunities and inefficiencies that arise when vendors are unaware of open projects. This proactive shift could greatly improve project outcomes and encourage innovation in water management.
Patrick was a fellow in the Water Innovation Leadership Development program at Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Environment Plus.
