Photo courtesy of Allison Freed

Vincent Testa demonstrates Sparky, Procon Consulting's LiDAR-scanning robotic dog, at the $700-million Orange County Convention Center expansion in Orlando, Fla. He is one of 30 professionals selected for ENR Texas & Southeast's 2027 Top Young Professionals list.

ENR Texas & Southeast has selected its 2027 Top Young Professionals list, recognizing 30 emerging leaders in engineering, design and construction across the region.

The program recognizes professionals who are 40 years old or younger as of Jan. 1, 2027. Judges reviewed 160 entries, evaluating nominees on industry experience and education, career and industry leadership, and community service and involvement.

The judging panel included:

Imtiaz Ali, AECOM

Matthew Calvey, AECOM

Chakri Gondi, Pennoni

Mark Grano, Primoris Services Corp.

Cyndi Hallman, Primoris Services Corp.

Bibek Karki, Integrated Power Services

Donny Kiehn, PCL Construction

Ricardo Jesús Maga Rojas, Stantec Architecture Inc.

Milan Mendapara,…