Karimah Preston
Climate Engineer | M.Eng. in Sustainability | EDF Climate Corps Fellow | Advancing Resilient Infrastructure & Equitable Energy Systems
- Role
- Project Engineer at Strata Clean Energy
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karimah Preston
As a sustainability engineer and urban design innovator, I am dedicated to reimagining cities as self-sustaining, climate-resilient communities. My expertise spans solar energy engineering, hydrology, and engineering design, allowing me to approach sustainability challenges holistically. I specialize in climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, working at the intersection of engineering, policy, and business to develop solutions that empower communities and drive systemic change.With experience in utility-scale solar design, water resource management, and energy equity, I have worked on projects that integrate renewable energy, urban infrastructure, and policy advocacy. My research and professional work focus on advancing sustainable development, particularly in underserved communities, ensuring that the transition to clean energy is both inclusive and equitable.Currently pursuing an M.Eng. in Climate & Sustainability Engineering at Duke University, I am engaged in research on agrivoltaics, energy segregation, and climate-resilient urban planning. My work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to create innovative models for sustainable infrastructure that can be adapted globally.I thrive at the intersection of technology, policy, and community engagement, seeking to bridge engineering innovation with real-world implementation to build the resilient cities of the future.
Experience
Project Engineer
Sep 2025 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
Support pre-construction engineering for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the U.S.Develop and review site layouts, grading plans, and civil designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS data.Coordinate with electrical, permitting, and procurement teams to align design deliverables and ensure constructability.Conduct site feasibility analyses, hydrology reviews, and preliminary engineering reports to support project bids.Prepare engineering schedules, risk registers, and work breakdown structures (WBS) for internal and client-facing documentation.Participate in design review meetings and cross-functional collaboration to optimize system efficiency and reduce costs.
Education
Norrth
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering
Master of Engineering - MEng, Climate & Sustainability Engineering
2025
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor's degree, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
2018
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