Joseph Woodnorth or Joe, as he prefers, joined the McCarthy Engineering Associates team in February 2025 as a Project Engineer, and he’s been digging deep (literally) into erosion and sediment control design, stormwater management, and NPDES permitting ever since.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and an E.I.T. certification in Delaware, Joe has quickly made his mark in the industry. Previously a Staff Engineer at Wilkinson Design Group, now has brought his talents—and adventurous spirit—to McCarthy. One of his biggest accomplishments? Taking the lead on a mine reclamation project and handling SWM design for land development work—impressive, especially considering he was learning those systems on the fly.
“I wanted to be challenged,” Joe says, “and McCarthy offered just that. I’ve learned more here in a few months than I ever thought possible.” Every day brings a new challenge, and Joe thrives on the constant learning curve.
But engineering isn’t his only passion. Raised in the suburbs outside Boston, MA, Joe’s weekends often involve rock climbing, camping, or volunteering with the Appalachian Mountain Trail Crew, helping to maintain and build sections of the iconic trail. Oh, and when he’s not out in the woods or crushing stormwater calcs, he’s playing the alto saxophone or hanging with Miso, his Siamese cat.
Joe’s also got big plans for the future. He’s passionate about getting young engineers excited about the field and hopes to represent McCarthy Engineering at university career fairs. “I’d love to show students that engineering isn’t just equations—it’s creative, hands-on, and makes a real impact.”
Fun Facts About Joe:
– Loves: Frisbee golf, video games, and anything outdoors
– Can’t live without: Nature, his friends, his fiancé, his cat—and pad thai
– Bucket list goal: Go skydiving
We’re proud to have Joe on the team—and we can’t wait to see what he tackles next on-site or on the trail.
About McCarthy Engineering Associates, Inc.
For more than 20 years, McCarthy Engineering Associates, Inc. has provided the public and private sectors of Berks and the surrounding counties with full service engineering and consulting services such as: site, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, operational, feasibility, environmental, and fire protection. McCarthy Engineering has offices located in Wyomissing, PA and Pottstown, PA. For more information, visit https://www.mccarthy-engineering.com.