Craig Kipkie

Craig Kipkie, Vice President – Strategic Initiatives at Kerr Wood Leidal Associates (KWL), has been instrumental in water resources engineering, particularly innovative stormwater management and green infrastructure.  With his direct involvement as the project manager or engineer on several Master Drainage Plans and Integrated Stormwater Management Plans across Western Canada, Craig’s expertise encompasses calibrating and validating stormwater models in various regions and implementing environmental and source water protection measures.

At KWL, Craig is celebrated for his skill in managing multidisciplinary team projects, delivering highly technical products on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with clients’ core interests.  In addition to his leadership at KWL, Craig serves as a Director at the Alberta LID Partnership.  He has contributed to significant national standards, including the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Group’s W200 Design of Bioretention System and W201 Construction of Bioretention Systems. Craig’s commitment to quality and innovation continues to shape KWL’s reputation as a leader in water resources engineering.

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Education:

• M.Sc. Water Resources Engineering, University of Guelph, 1998
• B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering, McMaster University, 1996