Eric Service
Project Management Technical Specialist, Major Capital Projects, Defence Construction Canada Esquimalt
Eric holds both a Mechanical Engineering Technologist diploma from Camosun College and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lakehead University. Eric has worked as an EIT at Burrmech Consultants and UVic in FMGT. Eric has also spent over 14 years at Defence Construction Canada (DCC), working on major capital projects including a Hazmat Facility, Firehall and EOC Centre, FMF Phase V, Hanger 7 at 19 Wing Comox, and currently on the A & B Jetty Projects since 2020.
Farouk Hamoud, P.Eng., PMP
Construction Coordinator, Major Capital Projects, Defence Construction Canada Esquimalt
Farouk holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Civil Engineering and Business Administration and currently works as a construction coordinator at Defence Construction Canada (DCC). Before joining DCC, Farouk worked at a Victoria structural engineering firm. He has volunteered with the Victoria Branch for over 10 years, beginning as a student volunteer, and currently, as the Vice Chair of the Victoria Branch.
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng., P.Geo., FCSSE
Michelle recently stepped down from her role as the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the City of Langford where she worked for the past 14 years. She currently has her own firm practising primarily in municipal engineering. Her 17 years of private sector work experience included both geotechnical and contaminated sites engineering work. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a minor in Biology from McMaster University, along with a master's degree in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Prior to being first elected to the Board in 2020, Michelle served on Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Investigation Committee as Vice-Chair and as an executive member of the Municipal Engineers Division. Michelle spends much of her volunteer time with the University of Victoria, Camosun College, and local school districts promoting women in STEM and is a strong proponent of ongoing professional development for her work team. She currently mentors five EITs/GITs working toward their professional designations. Michelle is an experienced volunteer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC and has served on the Board for more than 3 years, most recently as Vice-Chair before being acclaimed to her current position as Chair of the Board.
Nina Sutic-Bata, P.Eng.
Board Member BC Society of Engineers and Geoscientists
Nina brings more than two decades of experience in the field of municipal engineering discipline. She has fulfilled various roles within both consulting firms and municipal governments, including management of complex infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams. Beyond her professional endeavors, Nina has been active in the local community. She has served on the Local Area Planning Committee as the Vice-Chair within the residents’ association. Her commitment extends to mentoring within professional organizations, with over seven years of volunteering as a mentor for Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
