Anwar Maharmeh, P.E., is the accomplished Branch Manager for F&R’s Fredericksburg, VA, office, bringing over 29 years of extensive experience in civil engineering. His profound background encompasses transportation design, land development, and construction management.

Anwar’s career is marked by significant contributions across both the public and private sectors. He served with VDOT and Prince William County, gaining invaluable public-sector insights. In the private sector, his expertise extends to geotechnical consulting, construction materials testing, and field engineering support for various engineering firms.

Originally from the Middle East, Anwar has built his professional career and life with his family in Northern Virginia. His journey into civil engineering was sparked by early hands-on experience in construction, testing, and inspection, which ignited a deeper curiosity about the science behind the work. This led him to pursue formal education in the field, driven by the tangible impact civil engineering has on public safety, functionality, and quality of life.

Academically, Anwar holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Arizona. He further honed his expertise through continuing education courses in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation at the University of Virginia, including coursework in roadway design, traffic engineering, and project management. Anwar is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia.

As Branch Manager, Anwar plays a pivotal role in the Fredericksburg office, overseeing strategic and logistical operations to achieve its financial and operational goals. His professional engineering background is instrumental in guiding project execution, upholding engineering standards, and optimizing resource allocation for complex projects.

Anwar approaches collaboration and leadership with a hands-on, responsive, and solution-focused mindset, leading by example. He fosters open communication and cross-disciplinary input, valuing trust and accountability as key to effective teamwork. If he could instantly become an expert in any one skill, Anwar would choose advanced data analytics and automation in engineering workflows, recognizing its potential to significantly enhance project efficiency, quality control, and decision-making in the field.

Anwar is passionate about mentoring young engineers. He also enjoys restoring and renovating homes as a personal hobby, which offers him a different perspective on construction outside of his professional realm.