Brett Kelley will lead a new mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) practice in Chicago as a senior vice president at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization.

Kelley has nearly 20 years of experience in MEP engineering, development and project management, and the integration of sustainability for a wide variety of building types, including high rise and commercial mixed-use properties, and institutional/healthcare facilities. Prior to joining WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, he was regional director and member of the board of directors at Glumac, an international engineering firm that specializes in sustainable building systems. He also served as managing principal of the firm’s San Francisco office and as its Northern California healthcare group leader.

Kelley received an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Northern Illinois University. He is a registered professional engineer in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin; a certified healthcare facilities design professional; and is a LEED AP BD+C. He is a member of the United States Green Building Council and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers.