RAHIM AHMAD IS THE 2024 ALLEN D. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER RAHIM AHMAD IS THE 2024 ALLEN D. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER

Earlier this month, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) was pleased to announce that Rahim Ahmad, P.Eng., of Associated Engineering was awarded the 2024 Allen D. Williams Scholarship. Mr. Ahmad was named this year’s scholarship winner during the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards celebration which took place on October 19th.

Earlier this month, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) was pleased to announce that Rahim Ahmad, P.Eng., of Associated Engineering was awarded the 2024 Allen D. Williams Scholarship. Mr. Ahmad was named this year’s scholarship winner during the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards celebration which took place on October 19th.

A great communicator, Rahim is well-known to be generous, compassionate, and a person of high integrity. Currently serving as a Project Manager and Project Engineer at Associated Engineering, Rahim designs and manages infrastructure and water engineering projects for municipal and industrial clients in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Rahim is passionate about making projects more sustainable and climate-resilient, and consistently helps clients complete projects on schedule and on budget. His clients and colleagues alike appreciate Rahim’s winning combination of professionalism, technical excellence, and genuine desire to help.

A great communicator, Rahim is well-known to be generous, compassionate, and a person of high integrity. Currently serving as a Project Manager and Project Engineer at Associated Engineering, Rahim designs and manages infrastructure and water engineering projects for municipal and industrial clients in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Rahim is passionate about making projects more sustainable and climate-resilient, and consistently helps clients complete projects on schedule and on budget. His clients and colleagues alike appreciate Rahim’s winning combination of professionalism, technical excellence, and genuine desire to help.

his business acumen to help newcomers build their lives in Canada; as an External Affairs Secretary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at in Saskatoon; and as a Youth Mentor with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association. Rahim is also a founding member of the Sunflower Network, an organization of Saskatchewan industry leaders that helps Ukrainians fleeing the war to find safety and a new home in the province. He has received many accolades for his professional and community contributions, including the 2022 ACEC-SK Young Professional Award, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan).

his business acumen to help newcomers build their lives in Canada; as an External Affairs Secretary for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at in Saskatoon; and as a Youth Mentor with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association. Rahim is also a founding member of the Sunflower Network, an organization of Saskatchewan industry leaders that helps Ukrainians fleeing the war to find safety and a new home in the province. He has received many accolades for his professional and community contributions, including the 2022 ACEC-SK Young Professional Award, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan).

When it comes to the future of the industry, Rahim is optimistic. He has stated that his vision is “for consulting engineering to represent the diversity of Canada, so that we can better understand and address the needs of all people as we design infrastructure to better our communities today, and for generations to come.”

When it comes to the future of the industry, Rahim is optimistic. He has stated that his vision is “for consulting engineering to represent the diversity of Canada, so that we can better understand and address the needs of all people as we design infrastructure to better our communities today, and for generations to come.”

The son of a former refugee, Rahim grew up in BC’s LowerMainland, then moved to small-town Saskatchewan as a teen, and he credits this upbringing with helping him develop his strong people skills. That has certainly translated to the workplace –Rahim is known for demonstrating sincere interest in getting to know his colleagues, staff, and clients. He is an exceptional relationship builder, which colleagues note is often only seen at the most senior levels of consulting engineering firms.

Throughout his career, Rahim has worked on a range of diverse projects, including the Husky Direct River Intake Project, the Westside Irrigation Project, the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Renewal, and multiple projects in the Town of Maple Creek. A particular highlight for Rahim was when he was called on to manage a team that delivered the annual Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, an important link that connects rural and Indigenous communities to Fort McMurray. Noted for his selfless nature, Rahim is said to be “unsurpassed in his volunteer efforts in the community.” Within the consulting engineering industry, Rahim serves as the Saskatoon Representative for the ACEC-SK Future Leaders Network, as well as an industry mentor for engineering students in the University of Saskatchewan’s engineering co-op program. In the broader community, Rahim serves as a Director on the Board of the Saskatoon Open Door Society, where he lends

The son of a former refugee, Rahim grew up in BC’s LowerMainland, then moved to small-town Saskatchewan as a teen, and he credits this upbringing with helping him develop his strong people skills. That has certainly translated to the workplace –Rahim is known for demonstrating sincere interest in getting to know his colleagues, staff, and clients. He is an exceptional relationship builder, which colleagues note is often only seen at the most senior levels of consulting engineering firms. Throughout his career, Rahim has worked on a range of diverse projects, including the Husky Direct River Intake Project, the Westside Irrigation Project, the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Renewal, and multiple projects in the Town of Maple Creek. A particular highlight for Rahim was when he was called on to manage a team that delivered the annual Fort Chipewyan Winter Road, an important link that connects rural and Indigenous communities to Fort McMurray. Noted for his selfless nature, Rahim is said to be “unsurpassed in his volunteer efforts in the community.” Within the consulting engineering industry, Rahim serves as the Saskatoon Representative for the ACEC-SK Future Leaders Network, as well as an industry mentor for engineering students in the University of Saskatchewan’s engineering co-op program. In the broader community, Rahim serves as a Director on the Board of the Saskatoon Open Door Society, where he lends

Given his dedication to a strong consulting engineering industry, as well as his technical expertise and exemplary service-based leadership, Rahim Ahmad is the clear choice for the 2024 Allen D. Williams Scholarship.

Given his dedication to a strong consulting engineering industry, as well as his technical expertise and exemplary service-based leadership, Rahim Ahmad is the clear choice for the 2024 Allen D. Williams Scholarship.

Every year, ACEC awards a young engineer with a scholarship to recognize their leadership within the industry and to commemorate Allen D. Williams, past ACEC Chair and founder of Williams Engineering Inc. The scholarship provides the recipient with funding to cover registration, airfare, and accommodations to attend the annual conference of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). Visit www.acec.ca/adw2024 to view the recipient’s award video and learn more.

Every year, ACEC awards a young engineer with a scholarship to recognize their leadership within the industry and to commemorate Allen D. Williams, past ACEC Chair and founder of Williams Engineering Inc. The scholarship provides the recipient with funding to cover registration, airfare, and accommodations to attend the annual conference of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). Visit www.acec.ca/adw2024 to view the recipient’s award video and learn more.