Leading LI Engineering and Architectural Firm Names New Vice President

D&B Engineers and Architects, a leading engineering and consulting organization specializing in wastewater, water supply, hazardous waste, construction management, architecture, solid waste, and civil and environmental engineering, has announced the promotion of William D. Merklin, P.E., of Babylon, New York to the position of Executive Vice President.

Mr. Merklin, a recipient of a 2020 ‘Top Engineer Award’ and a ‘Top Business Leader of Nassau County Award,’ joined D&B Engineers and Architects in 1995 and has served as Senior Vice President since 2016. A licensed professional engineer, he brings over three decades of hands-on experience to the new position including master planning, design, construction oversight, and inspection of water supply and other municipal infrastructure projects. In addition, Mr. Merklin is a sought-after spokesperson in the areas of municipal water supply and civil engineering.

Mr. Merklin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, both from Manhattan College. He stated, “I look forward to the challenges of helping to formulate the future course of D&B at a time of significant industry evolution. I will be overseeing D&B business concentrations in Water Supply and Civil Engineering from a new perspective as Executive Vice President, as well as assisting in the operation and oversight of our various support divisions.”

Steven A. Fangmann, P.E., BCEE, D&B President & CEO commented, “Mr. Merklin has organized and headed numerous multidisciplinary project teams, leading them through the planning, design and construction of municipal facilities and complex infrastructure improvements. He possesses a unique ability to effectively communicate with D&B personnel, municipal and private clients, vendors and stockholders, and this, combined with a proven track record of success and first-hand knowledge of procedures and protocols, makes him eminently qualified for his new position as Executive Vice President.”

Mr. Merklin remains active within the water supply and public works communities and is a longtime member of American Water Works Association (AWWA), Long Island Water Conference (LIWC) and American Public Works Association (APWA).

D&B has seven offices in the tristate area, including five in New York and one each in Somerset, New Jersey and Trevose, Pennsylvania. Mr. Merklin will continue to work from the firm’s Woodbury, New York headquarters.

About D&B Engineers and Architects

For almost 60 years, D&B Engineers and Architects has been recognized as a regional industry leader and innovator that delivers sustainable, cost-effective engineering and environmental solutions. The firm’s professionals work with partners to develop creative and effective approaches for solving a wide array of challenges with a special emphasis on wastewater management, environmental remediation and drinking water quality issues. Headquartered in Woodbury, New York, the firm prides itself on implementing environmentally acceptable engineering solutions that offer safe and budget-conscious solutions for clients in the public and private sectors.