Heather Giacomo has always enjoyed a challenge, so when her young kids weren’t so little anymore, Heather decided to go back to school. She had a knack for math and problem-solving, so she registered for an introduction to electrical engineering course. It was there that she fell in love with resistors, soldering, and tinkering and her new career was born.
Now at CSHQA, Heather has continued to hone her talent and gain experience in the engineering world. She designs power and lighting for a variety of new construction projects and remodels, all while coordinating with architects and other engineering disciplines and designers—a great fit since she loves collaborating with other people. She is especially gifted when it comes to lighting systems and navigating energy code compliance.
One of Heather’s most memorable projects was working on Valor Pointe, an apartment complex located in Boise for Veterans experiencing homelessness. It was a very rewarding experience for her to have a hand in helping them meet one of their basic human needs.
Outside of work, Heather loves animals, traveling, and learning new things. While she’s lived in many different states and traveled across the globe, Heather says she still finds joy in discovering a new road in town that she hasn’t driven down before.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer: ID, MT, NC, OR
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, Model Law Engineer (NCEES MLE)
Professional Affiliations
Idaho Design Lab (IDL)