Khalid Hachil, P.E., MSEE, LEED AP BD+C, has been awarded the 2025 New Professional Engineer of the Year Award by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). This award recognizes a young NSPE member who has made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and the community during the early years of their career.

Khalid Hachil, of Brentwood, New York, is employed at Stantec as the lead electrical engineer, and he is the founder of Hachil Engineering, PLLC. Hachil also serves as an FE Electrical and Computer Engineering Exam instructor with Kaplan – PPI2Pass and has successfully guided over 600 students toward passing the exam. He combines a passion for sustainable design with a strong foundation in electrical and computer engineering, valuable industry experience, and leadership skills.

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An Impressive Professional Journey

At Stantec, Hachil designs a wide variety of projects such as commercial buildings, high-rise buildings, railroads, schools, university campuses, distribution centers, emergency service buildings, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, water districts, wastewater districts, defense, pharmaceutical, LEED accredited buildings, transportation projects, airports, manufacturing facilities, and public parks. He has completed projects (which can range up to 1,000,000 square feet and with approximately a $500 million budget) across multiple U.S. states including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida, California, and Nevada. As a lead design engineer on these large projects, Hachil must make quick decisions and tough calls. He successfully coordinates a large team of architects, engineers of various disciplines, project managers, subconsultants, clients, contractors, manufacturers, and regulatory boards.

Hachil’s technical expertise and passion for sustainability have led to his role on Stantec’s Developing Professionals Group - Sustainability Committee. He has designed a LEED Gold Project for Nassau Community College. He has also designed electric vehicle charging stations for cars, buses, and commercial trucks throughout New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Currently, Hachil is part of a team designing a LEED Silver Project for Stony Brook Hospital and is also involved in the renovation of the Grand Central Terminal, which will support the design of what will be the largest skyscraper in New York City Midtown East.

Hachil started his professional career at H2M Architects and Engineers in 2016 after earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Farmingdale State College. During his three-year tenure, he built the experience to become a lead engineer. He worked with junior staffers on projects for water districts, wastewater districts, emergency service buildings, commercial buildings, rehabilitation centers, schools, natatoriums, and LEED accredited buildings. He earned a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering with a concentration in control systems from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in 2019. He became a licensed professional engineer in 2022 and maintains licenses in New York, Nevada, and Mississippi.

Professional Engagement and Accolades

Khalid Hachil is an active member of NSPE and the New York State Society of Professional Engineer’s Long Island Chapter. As the Long Island Chapter’s social media liaison, he vigorously promotes the state society and the engineering profession. He is also a member of the United States Green Building Council Long Island Chapter, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the American Council of Engineering Companies.

Hachil’s recent accomplishments include graduating from the NSPE Emerging Leaders Program in 2024 and receiving the 2024 Healthcare Hero Award, the 2024 NYSSPE Young Engineer of the Year Award, the 2024 Long Island Business News Rising Star in Engineering Award, and the 2025 NYIT Ingenium Rising Star. He has been recognized by Schneps Media for his experience in sustainability and renewable energy designs.

Outreach and Mentorship

Khalid Hachil is dedicated to promoting STEM education and mentoring young adults. As the first in his family to graduate from both high school and college, Hachil regularly guides students through college applications, career exploration, and internship searches. He coordinated with the New York Institute of Technology and Farmingdale State College to establish an engineering Q&A seminar to provide resources and guidance on career choices, networking, and professional licensure to students. He is also an engineering advisor for Prosple, a platform that helps students and graduates find career and study opportunities.

Hachil volunteers his time and engineering expertise to support community development projects. He is also committed to philanthropy, contributing to and participating in events for various organizations, including Water.org, St. Jude’s Hospital, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Autism Speaks, Adopt-a-Classroom, and the World Central Kitchen, just to name a few.