Meet Mia Dischiavo – Environmental Engineering Intern & Amateur Baker
What drew you to Hoyle Tanner?
My goal when I started college was to have a variety of different internships. Before this summer, I’d interned doing municipal drinking water work and also as an environmental health and safety intern for a large manufacturer. I was looking to work for a firm this summer, and the wastewater work Hoyle Tanner does caught my eye!
What’s something invaluable you’ve learned here?
I’ve learned how helpful it is to be out in the field, seeing the projects you’re working on in person. These systems look much different when you’re standing next to them than they do on paper, and the repeated exposure has helped me connect the pieces in my mind.
What’s your favorite time of year to work at Hoyle Tanner & why?
Well as a summer intern, I have to say summer. It’s been so great to be out in the field with such nice weather!
What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently (this week, this month, this year)?
I went on a study abroad trip to Costa Rica this past winter. We learned about different renewable energy sources, agroforestry, monoculture, and ecotourism. It was an incredible, and super immersive, learning experience!
How many different states have you lived in?
Two, New York and Vermont!
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi for sure.
What is a fun or interesting fact about your hometown?
There are 17 other Uticas in the U.S. and all of them are named after Utica, NY – where I’m from.
What are three things still left on your bucket list.
I mainly want to travel, at the top of my list right now are Greece, Iceland, and Spain.
What characteristic do you admire most in others?
Open mindedness.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
When I was really little, I used to say I wanted to be an animal rescuer like the cartoon Diego.
Catie is the Marketing Manager at Hoyle Tanner. She works with project managers to create beautifully-designed marketing materials for aviation, bridge, roadway, and utility engineering. She is known for her communication skills and love of editing. An introvert at heart and a natural bibliophile, Catie spends her free time transfixed in novels, finding solace in the mountains, and playing with her dog.
We are proud to recognize Emily Doty for successfully passing the Professional Engineering (PE) exam and attaining licensure, a significant achievement and an important milestone for any engineering professional....
Meet Marko Salih – Southeast Aviation Intern & Avid New York Knicks fan What drew you to Hoyle Tanner? The opportunity to focus on airport engineering and design was...
For transportation agencies, successful project delivery extends well beyond developing plans and specifications. The most challenging risks often emerge after a project moves beyond concept development. Drainage conditions evolve....
Every quarter, we recognize employees who make an exceptional impact on our teams, projects, and culture. Meet our Q2 2026 Movers, Shakers & Innovators and see why their colleagues chose to honor their achievements.
Meet Bailey Jackson – HR Coordinator & Human-Centered Thinker What drew you to Hoyle Tanner? I was working part-time as an HR Assistant at a local community college, looking...
This month, we recognize the employees celebrating work anniversaries at Hoyle Tanner. Together, they represent 59 years of service to our company. We thank them for their dedication, hard work, and contributions to our team’s success.
Happy Parks and Recreation month! This month, we celebrate some cornerstones of our communities. When you think of public parks, maybe you think of Leslie Knope on the comedy...
After 40 years in the civil engineering, surveying, and consulting industries, Tim Bernier, LLS, PLS, CWS, is retiring from Hoyle Tanner as Principal Surveyor. Throughout his career, Tim has...
Meet Sarah Foy – Environmental Engineer & Wastewater Systems Advocate What drew you to Hoyle Tanner? The people! I worked in Matt Scarborough’s research lab in undergrad and heard...
!["[At Hoyle Tanner] there is a strong encouragement to keep growing professionally, and no one hesitates to help when you have questions or are learning something new. That positive approach to development creates an environment where people feel comfortable challenging themselves and building new skills." - Marko Salih](https://hoyletanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Featured-Images_Marko.jpg)
