Women in Water: Erica Goldin, GHD Consulting Services

March 11, 2022

Erica Goldin, P.E., is a water engineer for GHD Consulting Services.

About the author:

Bob Crossen is the senior managing editor for Water & Wastes Digest. Crossen can be reached at [email protected].

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Why Water?

Working in water allows me to contribute in a meaningful way, which I am extremely grateful for.

What about your current position excites you?

Working in water is diverse and dynamic and always exciting! Every project is a new challenge/opportunity to help a Client and learn something new.

What is your moonshot idea for solving what you consider to be the most important water industry problem today?

Water conservation - use less water!

What role has mentorship played in your career to date?

My mentors have taught me almost everything I know and have been an invaluable resource.

What piece of media (books, TV shows, movies, games, podcasts, etc.) has had the greatest impact on you in the past 12 months? 

The podcast How to Save a Planet - it gives me a bit of hope for the world!

What does it mean to you to be a woman who works in the water industry?

I am grateful for my career in what has historically been a male dominated field. In my experience, the number of woman in the field has been growing every day and it is wonderful to see!

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