Alivia Plankis, PE | Principal

With more than 12 years of experience, Alivia delivers transportation solutions that connect communities through safe, reliable infrastructure. As FHU’s Structures Group Leader, she excels in managing complex projects, from multimodal corridors with box culverts and retaining walls to large-scale interchanges featuring multiple bridges.

Alivia’s collaborative approach and focus on quality, connectivity, and long-term resilience elevate FHU’s structural design process. Beyond her technical expertise, she is passionate about mentoring future engineers, volunteering within FHU and for STEM programs in the Denver community.

Alivia is an alumna of Colorado State University with a Master of Science in civil engineering with a structural emphasis. She is also a proud Cyclone, earning her bachelor’s in civil engineering from Iowa State University.

Areas of Expertise 

• Prestressed and Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Design  
• Bridge Preservation and Rehabilitation
• Retaining Wall Design  
• Box Culvert Design
• Alternative Analysis