Future-ready water and power solutions.

Brad Weeda is a Mechanical Engineer and Technical Program Manager at INFRA, where he supports water and wastewater projects, water appropriation for water-cooled sites, and technical program delivery for complex infrastructure initiatives. 

Before joining us here at INFRA, Brad’s background spanned mechanical engineering, construction management, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, including civil, structural, electrical, pipeline, and pilot plant systems.

Outside of INFRA, Brad enjoys metalwork, woodworking, and welding, as well as spending time with his wife and children. His interests reflect his hands-on mindset and reinforce his insightful, detail-driven approach to engineering.

Emily Saban is a Senior Sustainability Engineer supporting infrastructure consulting and advancing corporate water stewardship initiatives through strategic partnerships. Her work spans complex site selection, policy briefings on water and power legislation and regulation, and identifying scalable opportunities to integrate sustainability across operations.

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With over a decade of experience in water and wastewater engineering, including nutrient recovery, treatment plant efficiency, and large-scale risk mitigation, Emily brings both technical depth and a strong ESG perspective to her work with us. Her prior experience in corporate sustainability enhances her ability to translate technical insights into actionable stewardship strategies for INFRA’s clients. 

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Emily enjoys running, exploring Chicago’s endless parks and breweries with her dog, and sharing sustainable living practices online.

Jeff Schlect is an Electrical Power Systems Engineer supporting power infrastructure strategy at INFRA. Jeff advises major industrial clients on the development of, and contract negotiation for, high-voltage utility infrastructure serving facilities with power demands ranging from 50MW to 1200MW. He brings more than 34 years of electric utility experience across system operations, transmission planning, generation interconnection, and federal energy regulation to help clients secure reliable, cost effective power at scale.
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Jeff’s background includes deep expertise in FERC policy, transmission rates and tariffs, interconnection agreements, and regulatory filings, providing critical insight into the operational and regulatory pathways that shape large-load power delivery. 
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Beyond spreadsheets and substations, Jeff enjoys hiking and backpacking across the Western U.S., coaching high school basketball, and never passing up a truly good cheeseburger.

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Jeremy Garrod is a Senior Electrical Engineer developing capabilities for power infrastructure analysis at INFRA. He provides expert guidance to clients navigating complex energy challenges. 

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Jeremy’s experience spans extensive Department of Defense and Department of Energy projects, including radar systems, pulsed-power fusion machines, high-energy battery systems, and mobile microgrids for space domain awareness applications. Jeremy combines technical expertise with applied problem-solving across cutting-edge energy systems.

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When he’s off the grid, Jeremy is passionate about traveling and discovering new cuisines.

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Ryan Lewis supports INFRA’s Utility Infrastructure Strategy team, advising on planning, contracting, and risk management for complex off-site water and wastewater infrastructure supporting data centers and hyperscale developments. He works closely with utilities, AHJs, and environmental regulators to help advance projects efficiently and responsibly

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As a licensed civil engineer with more than 12 years of experience, Ryan specializes in water supply planning, reuse strategies, and subsurface risk; he brings practical, construction-informed judgment to projects with significant regulatory and infrastructure constraints.

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Like many of our team here, Ryan enjoys being outdoors. As the son of a potato farmer from Palmer, Alaska, he loves to spend his time hiking, hunting, and fishing with his wife and two daughters. 

Tyson Schlect is INFRA’s Infrastructure Strategist, leading development agreement negotiations for large-scale water and power infrastructure supporting industrial users.

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He develops strategic solutions to secure reliable utility access, serves as an in-house technical expert on complex engineering challenges, and translates technical constraints, costs, and risks into actionable development and investment strategies.

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With a decade of experience delivering complex public and private water and wastewater infrastructure, Tyson works at the intersection of engineers, developers, utilities, and communities to align shared infrastructure goals. 

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Tyson is deeply interested in history, particularly the Roman engineer Frontinus, and has taught a course on the history of science. His engineering background and historical perspective shape his commitment to advancing American infrastructure that serves people responsibly and with enduring value.