Heather Giacomo has always enjoyed a challenge, so when her young kids were a little older, she decided to go back to school. She had a knack for math and problem-solving, so she enrolled in an introductory electrical engineering course. There, she fell in love with resistors, soldering, and tinkering, and her new career began.
Now at CSHQA, Heather has continued to hone her talent and gain engineering experience. She designs power and lighting for a variety of new construction projects and remodels, coordinating with architects and other engineering disciplines and designers—a great fit since she loves collaborating with others. She is especially gifted at lighting systems and navigating energy code compliance.
One of Heather’s most memorable projects was Valor Pointe, an apartment complex in Boise for homeless veterans. It was a rewarding experience to help them meet one of their basic human needs.
Outside of work, Heather loves animals, traveling, and learning new things. Although she’s lived in many states and traveled worldwide, Heather says she still finds joy in discovering a new road in town she hasn’t driven before.
Education
BS, Electrical Engineering, Montana State University
BA, History, California State University
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer: IA, ID, FL, MT, NC, ND, NE, OK, OR, PA
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, Model Law Engineer (NCEES MLE)
Lighting Certified (LC) Professional
Professional Affiliations
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
City of Meridian Historical Preservation Commission, Commissioner (2024-Present)
Leadership Meridian, Meridian Chamber of Commerce
Awards
Women’s & Children’s Alliance (WCA), Twin Honoree (2024)