David Rieken Jr., P.E., DBIA, ENV SP

VP, Southeast Regional Manager

David Rieken Jr. leads Sundt’s Water & Wastewater Group in the Southeast region, focusing on strategic growth and operational execution. He is committed to delivering exceptional results across every phase of work.

With over 30 years of industry experience, David has built a reputation as a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure construction, with deep expertise in self-perform oversight of civil, concrete, metals/FRP, process equipment, and mechanical/electrical disciplines. He began his career managing delivery of water infrastructure projects ranging from $1 million to $15 million and advanced to large-scale water infrastructure projects in Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee and Florida. Notable achievements include the 80 MGD Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant for the City of Phoenix, recipient of the DBIA National Award and APWA Project of the Year in 2008, the 100 MGD Deer Valley Water Treatment Plant East Basins Reconstruction for the City Of Phoenix, and the 100 MGD PAR 1085 Secondary Improvements for Metro Wastewater Services in Denver.

Rieken is focused on elevating Sundt’s brand and capabilities in the Southeast, overseeing pursuits and project execution for water infrastructure efforts, most notably, the 150 MGD Omohundro Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements CMAR project for Metro Water Services in Nashville, Tennessee.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, a certified Design-Build Professional (DBIA), and an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). He is an active member of several industry organizations, including the Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA), the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) at both the national and Florida chapter levels, and the American Water Works Association (AWWA), both nationally and regionally. He also participates in the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA), and the WaterReuse Association nationally and in Florida.

David is also passionate about community service and philanthropy and represents the Florida region on the Sundt Foundation Board.

Tell us about your favorite KAPBCS moment.

My favorite KAPBCS moment happens when we give our swag and I am asked what KAPBCS means. The reaction our clients and industry partners have is something that speaks volumes about who we are as a company and the swagger we bring whether it is an established market or breaking into a new one.

Tell us about your favorite Sundt project.

The Omohundro Water Treatment Plant is my favorite Sundt project as it exhibits how Sundt not only talks the talk but we walk it – from skill with our admin/craft professionals who relocated or we hired locally to execute and oversee the work, to grit as the project, when finished, will be one of the most challenging projects in Sundt’s storied history, finishing with purpose as our team has been actively involved in the community providing grants to local charities as well as giving their time.

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David Rieken Jr., P.E., DBIA, ENV SP

VP, Southeast Regional Manager

David Rieken Jr. leads Sundt’s Water & Wastewater Group in the Southeast region, focusing on strategic growth and operational execution. He is committed to delivering exceptional results across every phase of work.

With over 30 years of industry experience, David has built a reputation as a leader in civil engineering and infrastructure construction, with deep expertise in self-perform oversight of civil, concrete, metals/FRP, process equipment, and mechanical/electrical disciplines. He began his career managing delivery of water infrastructure projects ranging from $1 million to $15 million and advanced to large-scale water infrastructure projects in Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee and Florida. Notable achievements include the 80 MGD Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant for the City of Phoenix, recipient of the DBIA National Award and APWA Project of the Year in 2008, the 100 MGD Deer Valley Water Treatment Plant East Basins Reconstruction for the City Of Phoenix, and the 100 MGD PAR 1085 Secondary Improvements for Metro Wastewater Services in Denver.

Rieken is focused on elevating Sundt’s brand and capabilities in the Southeast, overseeing pursuits and project execution for water infrastructure efforts, most notably, the 150 MGD Omohundro Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements CMAR project for Metro Water Services in Nashville, Tennessee.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Washington. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, a certified Design-Build Professional (DBIA), and an Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). He is an active member of several industry organizations, including the Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA), the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) at both the national and Florida chapter levels, and the American Water Works Association (AWWA), both nationally and regionally. He also participates in the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA), and the WaterReuse Association nationally and in Florida.

David is also passionate about community service and philanthropy and represents the Florida region on the Sundt Foundation Board.

Tell us about your favorite KAPBCS moment.

My favorite KAPBCS moment happens when we give our swag and I am asked what KAPBCS means. The reaction our clients and industry partners have is something that speaks volumes about who we are as a company and the swagger we bring whether it is an established market or breaking into a new one.

Tell us about your favorite Sundt project.

The Omohundro Water Treatment Plant is my favorite Sundt project as it exhibits how Sundt not only talks the talk but we walk it – from skill with our admin/craft professionals who relocated or we hired locally to execute and oversee the work, to grit as the project, when finished, will be one of the most challenging projects in Sundt’s storied history, finishing with purpose as our team has been actively involved in the community providing grants to local charities as well as giving their time.